Foraging knife or scissors
Sharp pruning scissors or a curved blade knife designed for clean plant cuts. Makes harvests that allow plants to regrow instead of tearing stems and damaging root systems.
What to look for
- 1Spring-loaded scissors or curved blade for one-handed cutting
- 2Non-stick coating or stainless steel that cleans easily
- 3Safety lock to prevent accidental opening in your bag
- 4Sharp enough to cut green stems cleanly without crushing
Skip
- Serrated edges that tear delicate greens
- Bulky sheaths that make quick access difficult
Used for: harvesting leafy greens without killing the plant · trimming mushroom stems at ground level · cutting flower stems cleanly · reaching into dense growth without damage
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