#pruning shears

Are Japanese pruning shears worth the hype, or can a $20 pair of Fiskars do the exact same job for a fraction of the cost?

Are expensive Japanese pruners really worth the hype or is it just marketing to weekend gardeners?

Should we stop pretending pruning shears and bee suits need to be pricey—or are cheap tools just dangerous?

Do expensive European pruning shears outperform a sharp $20 pair, or is it all marketing hype?