equipment$12–30used in 3 side quests
Folding pruning shears
Compact cutting tool with sharp blades that fold closed for safe pocket carry. Makes clean cuts that heal properly rather than crushing plant stems, essential for ethical foraging and garden care.
What to look for
- 1Bypass blade design (scissor-like) rather than anvil style for clean cuts on live stems
- 2Blade length 1.5–2.5 inches suitable for herb stems and small branches
- 3Safety lock that prevents accidental opening in pocket or pack
- 4Stainless or high-carbon steel that holds edge through dirt and sap
Skip
- Anvil-style blades that crush stems rather than cutting cleanly
- Spring mechanisms that wear out and lose tension quickly
- Locks that are difficult to operate with one hand
Used for: Urban foraging clean harvests · Trail plant specimen collection · Garden pruning and herb harvesting · Botanical documentation field work
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
