ARS - Fruit Pruner – Premium High-Precision Trimming & Harvesting Snips
Estimated delivery: 5 - 15 Business Days.
+5 days for regional locations on average [More Info]
ARS - Fruit Pruner – Premium High-Precision Trimming & Harvesting Snips
Precision and comfort are the hallmarks of a successful harvest, and the ARS Fruit Pruner is the industry benchmark for delicate trimming tasks. Engineered in Japan, these pruners feature long, straight-pointed blades designed for high-accuracy work in tight spaces. Whether you are thinning fruit, harvesting delicate herbs, or performing detailed maintenance in a hydroponic or bonsai environment, the ARS Fruit Pruner provides a surgical level of control. Lightweight yet incredibly durable, these snips are built to withstand the rigours of all-day professional use while maintaining an edge that remains razor-sharp through thousands of cuts.
Best For: High-precision harvesting, manicuring flowers, thinning out dense canopies, and detailed maintenance in hydroponic, greenhouse, and bonsai setups.
Key Features
- 70mm High-Carbon Steel Blades: Feature a long, needle-nose profile that allows you to reach deep into the plant structure to make accurate cuts without damaging surrounding foliage or fruit.
- Ergonomic Non-Slip Handles: Designed with a focus on long-term comfort, the handles feature a high-grip coating that ensures total control even when working with wet hands or sticky plant resins.
- Soft-Action Coil Spring: The high-quality internal spring provides a gentle, consistent opening action, significantly reducing hand fatigue and the risk of repetitive strain during intensive, multi-hour harvesting sessions.
- Ultra-Lightweight 110g Design: Despite its all-metal construction, the pruner is exceptionally light, providing a "balanced" feel in the hand that enhances dexterity and speed.
- All-Metal Durability: Built with a focus on longevity, the internal components and frame are manufactured from premium metals to ensure they won't snap or warp under pressure.
- Versatile Professional Utility: An essential tool for a variety of horticultural disciplines, from commercial fruit picking to precision flower trimming and root maintenance.
Specifications
- Brand: ARS (Made in Japan)
- Overall Length: 190mm
- Blade Length: 70mm
- Weight: 110g
- Blade Type: Straight Pointed / Fine Tip
- Material: High-Carbon Steel with Non-Slip Grip
Maintenance & Usage Tips
- Clean Cuts for Healthier Plants: Always ensure your blades are clean before moving between different plants. This prevents the accidental spread of pathogens or viruses throughout your grow room.
- Resin Management: During heavy resin harvests, keep a small container of Resin Clean nearby. A quick wipe-down every 15 minutes will prevent "blade-lock" and ensure every cut remains smooth and effortless.
- Sharpening Technique: To maintain the ARS factory edge, use a fine-grit whetstone or a specialised pruner sharpener. Focus on the bevelled edge and avoid over-grinding the tips to maintain their precision pointing.
- Storage: After your session, wipe the blades with a light coat of horticultural oil to protect the high-carbon steel from oxidation and moisture, especially in high-humidity greenhouse environments.
Ideal For (Uses)
- Hydroponics: Precision removal of dead or decaying root matter and fan leaves within dense nutrient-film technique (NFT) systems.
- Flower Manicuring: The long blades are perfect for "reaching in" to remove sugar leaves during the final stages of harvest.
- Bonsai & Topiary: Delivering the surgical precision required for fine-scale aesthetic shaping and growth management.
Oversized Item Delivery Options
Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.
Available options include:
✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)
Important Notes:
- Shipping costs vary by location and method
- Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
- Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
- Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
- Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions
Business Delivery:
- Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
- If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
- Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment
See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.
Important Note on Availability & Shipping
Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).
How lead times work:
- Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
- Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
- Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
- Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
- Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.
Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.
Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions
Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:
- Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
- Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).
Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.
We Offer the Best Prices
We are committed to offering competitive market rates. If you find an identical, currently stocked product advertised at a lower price by an authorised Australian competitor, contact us before purchase and we will review your request.
Price Match Conditions:
- The competitor must be a registered Australian business (active ABN) with a physical trading address or verified commercial presence in Australia
- The item must be identical in brand, model, SKU, gauge, dimensions, and specifications
- The lower price must be publicly advertised in AUD, currently active, and available for immediate purchase
- Excludes liquidation, clearance, closeouts, damaged goods, and discontinued lines
- Excludes overseas marketplaces and aggregators including Temu, AliExpress, eBay auction sellers, and Amazon third-party sellers
- Excludes trade quotes, bulk discounts, and custom negotiated quotes not publicly visible
- Requests must be made in writing before purchase
How to Request a Price Match:
Email [email protected] with a live link or official quote. We reserve sole discretion to verify and approve price match adjustments. See Article 6.7 of our Terms & Conditions.
Pricing Errors & 105% Store Credit
If a displayed price is incorrect due to a website error or an extraordinary supplier increase, we will contact you before processing. You may proceed at the corrected price, choose an alternative, or cancel for a full cash refund. A 105% store credit may be offered as a courtesy bonus at our sole discretion only. It is not an entitlement, and we may refuse it if we believe it is being abused or sought in bad faith. Full details: Terms & Conditions Article 6.1.
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