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Sarasota News Leader November 15, 2013 Page 130 In addition to being a great pruner the No. 2 is handy for snipping string to bundle brush, slicing open bags of fertilizer and cutting hoses in half to make repairs. The comfortable ergonomic handles are easy on my palm and fingers, and the keen durable blade is surprisingly powerful. It has a bolt-and-retainer system for making minute adjustments to keep the crosscut blade snug against the blunt shear for an extremely clean quick cut. sharpness with just a single swipe on a small grinder. After a year or two, the blade can be replaced at a reasonable cost — and on and on you go. The No. 2 also has a lively spring that keeps plant material clear after shearing, so you can make cuts in rapid succession. Finally, it has a sturdy adjustable locking mechanism to keep the blade safely closed when out of use. When I am working in the field or at home, I always keep the No. 2 handy, employing the manufacturer's sheath that slides conveniently onto my belt. I really feel ready for anything with it by my side. As far as lubrication: Just a drop of 30 weight oil on all moving parts will keep the pruners cutting smoothly. The accompanying photo shows the disassembled No. 2 ready for cleaning, sharpening and lubricating. When the blade gets dull, it can be removed Rick Wielgorecki may be contacted at from the handle and ground back into 362-0600 or wielgo@hotmail.com. % Photo courtesy of morguefile.com