Purpose-built pruner for garden and countryside
Ask any serious gardener and they'll tell you the right pruning knife makes all the difference. This Old Bear Pruner has a curved blade profile that actually works for cutting green wood, finishing off saw cuts cleanly, and dealing with brambles without the blade wandering off. The nitrogen steel takes and holds an edge properly, essential when you're dealing with fibrous stems. The curved profile lets you make smooth cuts that heal better than hacked-at wounds. Antonini's Maniago craftsmen hand-sharpen each blade and pair it with aged American walnut that's been oil-treated to handle outdoor use. The patented Lupo collar lock means you can put some force into cuts without worrying about the blade folding. Whether you're working the allotment, managing fruit trees, or keeping hedges in check, this knife does the job without drama. The collar tension also adjusts with the included Torx key, so you can set it exactly how you like it.
- Curved pruner blade profile for efficient cutting of green wood and stems
- Hand-sharpened nitrogen steel (W 1.4060 MA5) holds edge through tough use
- Patented Lupo brass collar lock handles cutting force safely
- Aged, oil-treated American walnut handle built for outdoor conditions
- Food-safe finishes throughout
- Traditional nail nick opener
- Adjustable tension with included Torx T8 key
- Hand-crafted in Maniago, Italy
| S | L | |
|---|---|---|
| Blade Length | 7.5 cm | 9.3 cm |
| Blade Thickness | 0.2 cm | 0.17 cm |
| Closed Length | 10.0 cm | 11.5 cm |
| Overall Length | 17.5 cm | 21.0 cm |
| Weight | 55 g | 87 g |
- Handle: Walnut
- Collar: Brass
- Blade: Stainless steel 420
- Made in Europe - manufactured in Italy
There's a certain reassurance in carrying a knife that's been assembled, finished and sharpened by hand, without shortcuts. Old Bear knives come from Maniago in northeast Italy – a town that's been turning out blades since medieval times. When manufacturer Antonini created the Old Bear line in 2015 to mark their 90th anniversary, they deliberately stepped away from mass production and went back to hand-shaping, hand-sharpening, and the sort of individual attention that makes each knife genuinely unique.
What sets these apart is the patented Lupo collar lock, a brass ring mechanism that secures the blade in both open and closed positions without it snapping shut on your fingers, whilst being far more sophisticated than rough and ready French rivals. The wooden handles and nitrogen steel blades are built with lifetime durability in mind, so they can handle everything from prepping lunch on a trail to pruning back overgrown brambles.
However, despite their handsome looks, these knives aren't showpieces. They're the kind of knives that end up living in jackets and rucksacks, ready for whatever needs cutting, slicing, or sorting. Each one comes with a Torx key so you can adjust the collar tension to your liking, which is the sort of thoughtful detail that matters when you're actually using something day in, day out.
