Pruning snips with stem holder FELCO 100, 10 mm

Pruning snips with stem holder eliminate the common problem of cut flowers falling to the ground during harvest. The FELCO 100 features a bolt-on gripping device at the cutting head that secures stems after each cut. This design suits rose growers, florists, and gardeners who harvest delicate blooms or work at awkward angles. The holder keeps stems in hand, reducing waste and speeding up picking tasks.

Built on the frame of the FELCO 11 model, this tool combines a forged steel blade with cast aluminum handles. The blade undergoes high-frequency hardening for edge retention. Handles curve to match palm contours and carry non-slip plastic coating. Total length is 210 mm. Weight is 255 g, balanced for extended use without strain.

Pruning Snips with Stem Holder: Design and Construction

Stem-Holding Mechanism

Four bolts secure the holder to the cutting head. The device grips stems up to 10 mm diameter immediately after the blade closes. Users can remove the holder when standard pruning is required, restoring full 25 mm cutting capacity. The holder positions on the left side of the handle, suited to right-handed operation.

• Stem-holding capacity: 10 mm diameter
• Standard cutting capacity (holder removed): 25 mm diameter
• Holder attachment: four-bolt removable mount
• Orientation: right-hand operation, holder on left side

The dual-position safety catch offers two opening widths. The intermediate position holds jaws partly open, reducing hand travel during repetitive cuts on small stems. This feature benefits users with smaller hands or those working through high-volume harvests.

Blade and Handle Materials

The cutting blade is forged from high-carbon steel and hardened through high-frequency induction.

The anvil blade provides a clean shear cut that minimizes tissue damage. Both blades are replaceable when worn. A nickel-plated wire spring returns the handles after each cut. A rubber shock absorber cushions the closing impact.

• Blade material: forged high-carbon steel, high-frequency hardened
• Anvil blade: replaceable
• Spring: nickel-plated wire coil
• Shock absorber: rubber bumper on lower handle
• Handle material: cast aluminum alloy
• Grip coating: non-slip plastic, contoured to fingers
• Overall length: 210 mm
• Weight: 255 g

Handles are die-cast from aluminum alloy in a single piece. The lower handle curves to follow finger shape. The upper handle bends slightly outward to increase palm contact and distribute pressure across a larger area. This geometry reduces localized stress during prolonged cutting sessions.

Common Applications

Rose growers use the FELCO 100 to harvest blooms without dropping petals or damaging stems.

Florists cutting stems in tight arrangements benefit from the holder when reaching into dense foliage. Gardeners pruning thorny plants keep hands away from spines while securing cut material. The tool also suits fruit thinning and deadheading tasks where stems must be collected rather than dropped. Removing the holder adapts the snips to general vineyard or orchard work up to 25 mm diameter.

Technical Specifications

The following parameters define the FELCO 100 pruning snips. All dimensions and capacities are drawn from manufacturer documentation and existing product records.

• Cutting capacity with holder: 10 mm diameter
• Cutting capacity without holder: 25 mm diameter
• Blade type: bypass, forged high-carbon steel
• Blade hardening: high-frequency induction
• Handle construction: cast aluminum alloy, single-piece lower handle
• Grip surface: contoured plastic coating, non-slip
• Safety catch: dual-position lever, intermediate and closed settings
• Spring type: nickel-plated wire coil
• Shock absorber: rubber bumper
• Stem holder: removable, four-bolt mount, left-side position
• Opening positions: two adjustable settings
• Overall length: 210 mm
• Weight: 255 g
• Hand size: large (L)
• Replaceable parts: cutting blade, anvil blade, spring, shock absorber, holder