The Italian Lisam Pruning Secateurs
A plant's response to a cut or wound is not unlike that of a human. The plant bleeds a sap or resin from the wound which dries to form a protective shield. The healing process continues long after the cut has been sealed and consumes considerable amounts of energy. Naturally, while energy is being diverted to heal wounds, it is no longer available to the plant to fuel normal growth. The importance of good clean pruning cuts can, therefore, never be over-stressed. Not only does a clean cut heal quickly, during the time the wound is open, but the plant is exposed to less risk of damage from disease, fungus and weather.
The Italian secateurs have two sharp blades which are designed to cut the branch without crushing the bark and the wood of the olive tree. This helps ensure rapid healing of the wound.
They are designed to be easy-handling so that the operator can make the most accurate cut in the quickest time.
