{"title":"Pole Pruners + Saws, Hand Saws, Loppers","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've got a great selection of pole pruners + saws, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eloppers, and hand saws. Need extra reach? Add one of our super excellent Japanese pruning ladders. And a pair of our insulated waterproof winter gloves to keep your hands warm + cozy all day.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"abrasive-cleaning-block","title":"Abrasive Cleaning Block","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a super handy and portable abrasive block that I use to clean the gunk that inevitably builds up on the blades of my secateurs, shears and snips. If not removed, it makes your clippers sticky and slows down the cutting action. Also removes rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are small enough to tuck into a pocket or pouch, and I like to have mine with me all the time so I can touch up the tools as needed. When we’re doing a lot of pruning or cutting, we often clean and sharpen our blades daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso suitable to remove rust from spades, shovels, forks, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse dry as it crumbles quickly when wet.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/cleaning-kit-bundle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCleaning Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich is stocked with all the essential tools for cleaning \u0026amp; sharpening your kit!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skookum Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13228766756927,"sku":"13802","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/2Abrasive_Cleaning_Block_1.jpg?v=1785364563"},{"product_id":"silky-pocketboy-fine-folding-saw","title":"Pocketboy - Fine Tooth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA key piece of my basic gardening kit. These Silky Pocketboys are compact and so convenient, fitting neatly and unobtrusively into pockets, pouches, or holsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI carry the 170mm in my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Deluxe Garden Tool Belt\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\/products\/deluxe-garden-tool-belt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Tool Belt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e year-round so I so can deal with small pruning jobs as I go. Eliminates the run back and forth to the truck or the shed. Or the need to haul around your loppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year we’re trying out a couple of new Pocketboys, including this fine-tooth blade. I spied the blue-handles in use at Great Dixter in the UK a few years ago -  the fine teeth are better for cutting old, hard wood during renovative pruning. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe shorter 130mm blade fits even more easily in between crowded, congested branches and is extremely useful when pruning old, overgrown shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fine-tooth blade is also recommended for cutting hard woods like bamboo and lumber.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sizes have a comfortable, easy-to-grip rubbery handle and a 2-position blade-locking system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnlike North American saws that cut on the push stroke, Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke. 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They are compact and so convenient, fitting neatly and unobtrusively into pockets, pouches, or holsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy go-to has been the Pocketboy 170mm (7\") blade with medium teeth - having it in my toolbelt means that I can deal with small pruning jobs that are too big for secateurs as I\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ego. I don't have to run back to the truck or the shed to get a pair of loppers, and I don't have to risk damaging\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emy secateurs by making cuts that are too big for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike North American saws that cut on the push stroke, Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke. 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Or for companies that want to enforce safe standing height rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8’, 10’, 12’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mOlPtWrlc78\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33369935052863,"sku":"GSU-10AS","price":875.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/GSU-10ft_Plat.jpg?v=1637786336"},{"product_id":"hasegawa-12-platform-tripod-ladder","title":"12' Platform Tripod Ladder","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable for warehouse pick-up in Victoria BC or find a local dealer here: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/where-to-buy-a-ladder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhere to Buy a Ladder?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platform model differs slightly from the original model as the last step (at safe standing height) is a deeper standing platform, and the upper portion of the ladder is a \"crow’s nest\" that you can lean into for added support and comfort. It also has an extra railing at the top - to hang onto or lean into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is ideal for jobs where you are standing on the ladder for long periods of time. I often recommend it for people who aren't so comfortable on ladders. Or for companies that want to enforce safe standing height rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8’, 10’, 12’\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mOlPtWrlc78\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33369935380543,"sku":"GSU-12AS","price":1025.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/GSU-12AS.jpg?v=1637785824"},{"product_id":"hasegawa-6-original-tripod-ladder","title":"6' Original Tripod Ladder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable for warehouse pick-up in Victoria BC or find a local dealer here: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/where-to-buy-a-ladder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhere to Buy a Ladder?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original model has steps straight to the top, one step per foot of height, with a deeper platform at the top that can be used to rest tools, picking baskets or other gear on. Model of choice for arborists, ideal for jobs where you need to work at different heights on the ladder and go up and down frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6’, 8’, 10’, 12’, 16’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mOlPtWrlc78\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33372172353599,"sku":"GSC-6AS","price":650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/GSC-6AS_8f7c46d6-de75-43e1-9f75-8f57df83d23b.jpg?v=1620678191"},{"product_id":"niwaki-winter-gloves","title":"Winter Gloves","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere's a new cozy winter gardening glove from Niwaki that will keep your hands warm, and dry! Fleece-lined and waterproofed with a rubber coating. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatch out for thorns though - the waterproof coating isn’t thornproof and you won't want to spring a leak!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes in four sizes, so they should fit everyone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasure across the middle of your hand in cm to find your size.  We recommend moving up a size if you're in the middle because they do fit quite snugly. Each size has a different coloured band around the base of the cuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7cm  • 七  • Small: purple cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8cm  • 八  • Medium: green cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9cm  • 九  • Large: brown cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10cm  • 十 • Extra Large: yellow cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product_details_sku\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":39492663640127,"sku":"P00657-1","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":39492663672895,"sku":"P00657-2","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":39492663705663,"sku":"P00657-3","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":39492663738431,"sku":"P00657-4","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/winter_gloves_small_6df59341-57ce-445a-8f79-286af7a2a794.png?v=1635194013"},{"product_id":"silky-gomboy-saw","title":"Silky Gomboy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beefed up version of the Pocketboy, perfect to have stashed in the truck when you need to make bigger caliper cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unbeatable folding design means that it is still compact and convenient to use, fitting neatly into toolkits and slightly bigger pockets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has the same comfortable, easy-to-grip rubbery handle and a 2-position blade-locking system as the Pocketboy. The curved blade gives more cutting power and impulse-hardened teeth stay sharp 3x longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike North American saws that cut on the push stroke, Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke. A different sawing motion is required and you should know that the blades can be snapped through incorrect use. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/saw-care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSawing Tips \u0026amp; Saw Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"210mm\/8\"","offer_id":39534233354303,"sku":"SI-121-21","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm\/9.5\"","offer_id":39536984948799,"sku":"SI-121-24","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Curved Pro 240mm\/9.5\"","offer_id":39536991141951,"sku":"SI-717-24","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 210 Medium Tooth","offer_id":39534243676223,"sku":"SI-122-21","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 240 Medium Tooth","offer_id":39536987635775,"sku":"SI-122-24","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 240 Curved Pro Medium","offer_id":39536991993919,"sku":"SI-718-24","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/image_58a23dbc-d08a-4225-bca7-c5efc475eb26.jpg?v=1639001759"},{"product_id":"ars-featherlight-pole-saw","title":"ARS Featherlight Pole Saw","description":"\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe use pole saws a lot when we're pruning trees on ladders - it really increases your reach when you have to work from the edge of the canopy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ARS pole saws are incredibly lightweight, extend in length, and come with blades that are Marquench-hardened for a long-lasting razor sharp edge (better google it!) and are treated for rust and sap resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poles have parallel walls (instead of round) which makes the pole stronger and minimizes sway when fully extended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes in two sizes, replacement blades available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGARDENER'S KIT TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e  As much as possible, I recommend minimizing the amount of time you use a pole saw from the ground (or reaching straight up) - save your body and use a ladder to get yourself level with, or above, the branch that you are cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arborist Supply Co","offers":[{"title":"ARS Featherlight Pole Saw 6'- 9'","offer_id":39539159334975,"sku":"ARS-SC-EXW27","price":215.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ARS Featherlight Pole Saw 4'- 6'","offer_id":39539159367743,"sku":"ARS-SC-EXW18","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - ARS Featherlight Pole Saw","offer_id":39539159400511,"sku":"ARS-SB-EXW1","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/ars-featherlight-pole-saw-6-9ft.webp?v=1784755249"},{"product_id":"felco-loppers","title":"Felco Loppers","description":"\u003cp\u003eI have happily been using Felco loppers for 20 plus years. I clearly remember reading a list of tool recommendations in Gardens Illustrated, by the garden designer Dan Pearson, which sang the praises of Felco loppers and likened pruning with them to 'slicing through soft butter with a knife'. I was sold!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough I have now added \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hfsjg3ghbayw5ki5-29823520.shopifypreview.com\/products\/niwaki-loppers\" title=\"Niwaki Loppers\"\u003eNiwaki loppers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to our gardening kits, my crew does still use Felcos as well. The design and cutting action is really different between the two of them - the Felcos have a smooth cutting action, with rubber bumpers to cushion the impact of repeated cuts and the blades are replaceable. Whereas the Niwakis are stout with a much bigger blade suitable for making bigger cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Felcos come in two lengths - 17\" short and 25\" long. I really like the compact 17\" model for pruning in tight spaces or if I want a lighter weight tool; the handles are short enough that they don't get caught up in surrounding branches.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"Felco 20 Loppers - Short","offer_id":39761216471103,"sku":"FE-FELCO-F20","price":320.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Felco 21 Loppers - Long","offer_id":39761216503871,"sku":"FE-FELCO-F21","price":360.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 200\/3","offer_id":39761289150527,"sku":"FE-200\/3","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/felco-loppers.jpg?v=1784756028"},{"product_id":"felco-201-small-lopper","title":"Felco Lightweight Loppers","description":"\u003cp\u003eI have happily been using Felco loppers for 20 plus years. I clearly remember reading a list of tool recommendations in Gardens Illustrated, by the garden designer Dan Pearson, which sang the praises of Felco loppers and likened pruning with them to 'slicing through soft butter with a knife'. I was sold!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a new compact model - lighter and shorter with a slimmer cutting blade, excellent for use in tight spaces because the short handles won't get caught up in surrounding branches or plant growth. The lighter weight means that they are much more manageable for folks who don't have as much upper body strength as the heavier models require.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40350099472447,"sku":"FE-Felco-F201-40","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/felco-201-lightweight-small-lopper.heic?v=1784850362"},{"product_id":"silky-pocketboy-curved-blade","title":"Pocketboy Curve Pro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA folding pocket saw has been a key piece of my basic gardening kit for many years. They are compact and so convenient, fitting neatly and unobtrusively into pockets, pouches, or holsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHaving a Pocketboy in my toolbelt means that I can deal with small pruning jobs that are too big for secateurs as I\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ego. I don't have to run back to the truck or the shed to get a pair of loppers, and I don't have to risk damaging\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emy secateurs by making cuts that are too big for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis model, the Curve Pro, has a curved blade that allows you to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e saw \u003c\/span\u003efaster and with more aggression than the straight blade\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. While working above shoulder height and below the knees, you can still saw on top of the branch without any extra effort, while your arm, wrist and hand remain in their natural position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike North American saws that cut on the push stroke, Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke. A different sawing motion is required and you should know that the blades can be snapped through incorrect use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/saw-care\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSawing Tips \u0026amp; Saw Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll Pocketboy saws have a comfortable, easy-to-grip rubbery handle and a 2-position blade-locking system. Blades are impulse-hardened which means they will stay sharp 3x longer than untreated blades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest of all, the blades can be replaced. 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Blades are replaceable and can be sharpened.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeeding something a little longer? 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