FELCO 2/12 - Replacement Thumb Catch (Locking Lever)

FELCO 2/12 Replacement Thumb Catch (Locking Lever)

The FELCO 2/12 is the genuine factory replacement thumb catch, the essential safety component used to lock and unlock your pruners. This lever is designed for effortless one-handed operation, allowing you to secure the blades when the tool is not in use. Over time, the original catch can become worn, bent, or lost, compromising the safety of the tool in your holster or pocket. Precision-crafted in Switzerland from high-strength hardened steel, this replacement ensures a crisp, positive engagement that stays locked under spring tension, maintaining the safety and portability of your professional shears.

Best For Owners of nearly all professional FELCO models who need to restore the locking functionality for safe storage and transport.

Key Features

• Universal Professional Fit: A highly versatile component compatible with a wide range of models, including the FELCO 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13.

• Ergonomic Design: Features a contoured thumb pad that provides a non-slip surface for quick and easy locking/unlocking, even while wearing heavy gardening gloves.

• Hardened Steel Durability: Manufactured to resist bending and frictional wear, ensuring the locking tip maintains its sharp profile for a secure hold against the handle.

• Smooth Pivot Action: Engineered to work perfectly with the 2/13 spring washer and 2/14 screw, providing a consistent tension that prevents the catch from flopping during use.

• Genuine Factory Safety: Restores the tool to its original safety specifications, preventing accidental blade deployment which is critical for preventing injury and protecting the blade edge.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland)

• Model: FELCO 2/12 (Thumb Catch / Locking Lever)

• Compatibility: FELCO 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13

• Material: Hardened high-grade steel

• Contents: 1x Thumb Catch

Ideal For (Uses)

• Restoring Tool Safety: Replacing a loose or missing lock to ensure the pruners stay closed when stored in a pocket or leather holster.

• Professional Refurbishment: Updating worn hardware during a seasonal tool overhaul to ensure crisp mechanical operation.

• Left-Handed Tool Care: Perfectly compatible with the FELCO 9 and 10, providing left-handed professionals with the same reliable locking security.

• Preventive Maintenance: Replacing a catch that has become rounded or polished smooth, which can cause the tool to "pop open" unexpectedly during transport.

Pro Tip: When installing, do not over-tighten the securing screw (2/14). The thumb catch should have enough tension to stay in place but should still be able to be moved easily with the pressure of your thumb.

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.