The manufacturer of this ratcheting anvil lopper claims it will cut a 2-in.-dia. branch with ease, and that its cutting force is seven times what you apply. To use it, you hook the lower jaw ...

Below are our experts’ favorite anvil, bypass and ratchet pruners and loppers, all of which include recommended features like safety locks, high-quality blades and ergonomic handle designs.

Anvil loppers: An anvil lopper has an anvil design where one sharp blade comes into contact with a thicker anvil-shaped blade. When you operate them, they perform a crushing action that’s ...