ARS Shortnose Fruit Snips - 155mm Length - Straight Blade Tool for Wine Grape Harvesting

ARS Shortnose Fruit Snips - 155mm Length - Straight Blade Tool for Wine Grape Harvesting

When the intensity of the wine grape harvest begins, speed and precision are the only things that matter. The ARS Shortnose Snips are engineered for the high-volume environment of the vintage, featuring specialized short, straight blades designed for rapid-fire cutting within tight clusters. This Japanese-made tool ensures you can harvest with surgical accuracy, protecting both the fruit and the vine while maximizing your daily yield.

Best For The commercial vineyard worker or grape harvester requiring a fast, ultra-durable, and lightweight straight-blade snip for high-repetition wine grape harvesting and bunch thinning.

Key Features

• Short Straight Blade Design: The compact, straight profile is specifically engineered for high-speed cutting in dense grape clusters, allowing for rapid fruit removal with unmatched accuracy in tight spaces.

• All-Steel High-Carbon Construction: Forged from legendary Japanese steel, the entire tool is built for exceptional hardness and durability, ensuring the blades retain a razor-sharp edge through thousands of continuous harvest cuts.

• Surgical-Grade Bypass Action: Delivers an exceptionally clean, flush cut to the stem, promoting faster plant healing and ensuring the harvested grapes are handled with the professional care required for premium wine production.

• Ergonomic PVC-Coated Grips: The high-visibility red handles provide a secure, non-slip hold and reduce hand vibration, ensuring comfort during grueling all-day harvesting shifts and making the tool easy to identify in the field.

• Ultra-Lightweight & Compact (155mm): With a length of just 155mm, these snips provide maximum maneuverability in crowded canopies, significantly reducing hand and wrist fatigue during prolonged, high-frequency use.

Sizes Available

This item is sold as a single 155mm professional shortnose fruit snip unit.

Specifications

• Brand: ARS Japan
  

• Material: All-Steel Construction; Red PVC-Coated Grips

• Capacity: High-volume harvesting of wine grapes and soft-stemmed crops

• Dimensions: 155mm Overall Length

• Other specific data: Short straight-nose profile. Made in Japan.

Ideal For (Uses)

• Professional harvesting and vintage work in commercial wine vineyards.

• Precise bunch thinning and canopy management for high-value grapes.

• Harvesting herbs, microgreens, and small-stemmed flowers.

• Detailed precision pruning in nurseries and propagation setups.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ 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
• Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.

Business Delivery:

• Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
• If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
• If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
• Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

Let us know your preference, and we'll arrange the best solution for you!

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse serves as our office and logistics centre rather than a retail showroom. Because we ship from multiple locations and manage high-turnover stock, not all items are available for immediate pickup.

Lead Times:

• In-Stock Items: Usually ready for dispatch the same day.
• Supplier-Dependent Items: Can take up to 2 weeks to arrive.

While we strive for fast delivery, some timelines are subject to supplier availability and are beyond our control. We appreciate your patience as we source the best quality gear for your project.