{"product_id":"felco-171m-bypass-pruning-shears-chrome-plated-carbon-steel-premium-medium-right-handed-secateurs","title":"FELCO 171M - Bypass Pruning Shears - Chrome-Plated Carbon Steel - Premium Medium Right-Handed Secateurs","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFELCO 171M - Bypass Pruning Shears - 20 mm Capacity - Chrome-Plated Carbon Steel Medium Secateurs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision pruning on live wood starts with a tool sized correctly for your hand and your crop. The FELCO 171M is a Swiss-made bypass secateur for right-handed users with medium hands, pairing chrome-plated hardened carbon steel with the 171 range's redesigned thumb catch and soft TPR grip for agile, controlled cuts up to 20 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 200 mm overall length and 169 g net weight, the 171M offers a tighter footprint than the large variant without sacrificing FELCO's hallmark blade geometry or field-serviceable construction. The sap groove keeps resinous cuts moving freely, while the wire notch protects your primary edge during routine tying work in vineyards, orchards, and ornamental gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e Right-handed gardeners with medium hand sizes who need a lightweight, high-comfort bypass pruner for clean maintenance cuts on young branches, shrubs, and green wood up to 20 mm diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChrome-Plated Hardened Carbon Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Blade and counter blade resist corrosion, reduce friction, and maintain sharpness through repeated seasonal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Blade Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e Refined bypass profile cuts green growth smoothly with minimal wrist strain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInnovative Thumb-Catch Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Intuitive opening catch on the FELCO 171 range allows effortless one-handed locking and unlocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Comfort TPR Overmoulding Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e Red PU frame with black TPR overmoulding provides non-slip grip and shock absorption for extended sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntegrated Sap Groove \u0026amp; Wire Notch:\u003c\/b\u003e Sap groove prevents sticking on resinous wood; wire notch handles small tying wires safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision Cutting Adjustment:\u003c\/b\u003e Durable alignment system with full spare parts availability for long-term field maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSwiss Made Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Swiss manufacturing to exact tolerances for professional structural reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Technical Specifications Matrix:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; width: 30%;\"\u003eHardware Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eEngineering Detail \/ Material Metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eFELCO (Swiss Made)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel Identity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e171M Bypass Pruning Shears\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDexterity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eRight-Handed Only\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand Size Class\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHardened Carbon Steel (Chrome Plated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eLightweight PU with Softgrip Black TPR Overmoulding\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Cutting Diameter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Length (Net)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e200 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDepth (Net)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e21 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight (Net)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e169 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight (Gross)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e235.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrimary Cultivation Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLive Wood Pruning:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean bypass action on young branches, green wood, and vines up to 20 mm thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeasonal Shaping:\u003c\/b\u003e Deadheading, thinning, and structural shaping across roses, fruit trees, and ornamental plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTraining \u0026amp; Floristry Wire:\u003c\/b\u003e Dedicated notch snaps thin tying wire without dulling the primary blade edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePro Tip \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Match hand size to tool size for best leverage and reduced fatigue. Clean sap from the groove after resinous species and store with blades lightly oiled. Re-align blades at the first sign of crushing cuts rather than forcing through material beyond the 20 mm rated capacity.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Heiniger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48602068549732,"sku":"FELCO171M","price":69.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/6487\/0244\/files\/FELCO171M.png?v=1781785006","url":"https:\/\/www.greenhousepolytunnels.com.au\/products\/felco-171m-bypass-pruning-shears-chrome-plated-carbon-steel-premium-medium-right-handed-secateurs","provider":"Greenhouse \u0026 Polytunnels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}