Root Cutters

[Gr8tfuldad]

I am looking to pickup a pair of root cutters…what do you suggest for a first pair, 8” or 10”? Thanks for the insight.

 

[Colorado]

I find that the 8” are not all that useful because smaller roots can be cut with shears anyway. I really appreciate the large cutters and use them more than the smaller size.

 

[HardBall]

Agreed. I don't own s small pair, just the big ones. Lots of other tools can be used for smaller roots just make sure you cut them cleanly.

 

[Kanorin]

Good info, I was wondering the exact same question!

 

[Damart81]

Is there any difference between stainless steel and carbon steel besides a rust factor?

 

[Kanorin]

Is there any difference between stainless steel and carbon steel besides a rust factor?

This article by Brent at Evergreen gardenworks I found to be quite helpful in answering this question.

 

[Damart81]

This article by Brent at Evergreen gardenworks I found to be quite helpful in answering this question.

Thanks!