equipment$15–30used in 1 side quest
Bypass pruning shears
Curved-blade pruners that make clean cuts on woody stems up to ¾" thick. The scissor action prevents crushing plant tissue and reaches into thorny growth safely.
What to look for
- 1Bypass design (curved blade passes a fixed blade) not anvil-style
- 2Cuts cleanly through ¾" hardwood stems in one squeeze
- 3Spring-loaded handles to reduce hand fatigue during long sessions
- 4Locking mechanism you can operate with the same hand holding them
Skip
- Anvil-style pruners that crush stems instead of cutting cleanly
- Heavy all-steel models over 10 oz that tire your hand quickly
Used for: Cutting invasive woody vines like autumn olive · Harvesting elderberry branches · Reaching into blackberry canes safely · Cutting thick herb stems like wild oregano
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
