Opinel
Beech Wood And Steel Pruning Shears
Opinel's pruning shears are manual garden tools designed for cutting branches and twigs up to 20 mm in diameter, with three adjustable settings to suit different branch sizes and hand sizes. Constructed with a stainless steel blade, a varnished beech wood handle from PEFC-certified French forests, and a polyamide guard and lower handle, the shears include a hidden spring and a locking system for secure storage. The handle length is 9 cm (3.5 inches), and the product is made in France.
- Color
- Beech
- Material
- Stainless steel, beech wood, polyamide
- Style
- utilitarian, classic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Gardening Tools > Pruning Shears
Specifications
Opinel three-setting pruning shears with stainless steel blade and beech wood handle, designed for outdoor maintenance.
Three cutting settings; stainless steel blade with 20 mm cutting capacity; beech wood handle; polyamide guard; locking system; hidden spring; varnished handle for moisture protection.
- Color
- Beech · brown
- Material
- Stainless steel, beech wood, polyamide
- Secondary
- wood, nylon
- Style
- utilitarian, classic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Gardening Tools > Pruning Shears
Additional Attributes
- stainless steel blade
- beech wood handle
- PEFC-certified wood
- varnished handle
- polyamide guard
- locking system
- hidden spring
- three cutting settings
- 20 mm cutting capacity
- made in France
Product Insights
The Opinel Beech Wood And Steel Pruning Shears offer a lightweight, ergonomic design with a natural beech handle that dampens vibration and resists splintering, reducing hand fatigue. Its innovative three-position lock includes a partial-open deadheading setting that minimizes effort, while the hidden spring eliminates pinch points and keeps the mechanism clean. The Sandvik steel blade rolls rather than chips on impact, sharpens easily, and resists corrosion, though periodic wood conditioning is needed to prevent cracking. Crafted in France from PEFC-certified beech, these shears combine Opinel's 130-year tradition of artisanal quality with sustainable materials, though the hidden spring and wood care requirements present tradeoffs for maintenance and accessibility.
Verified claims
- Lock mechanism
- The enclosed spring sits behind a bolt, preventing dirt buildup and pinch points, and the three-position lock includes a partial-open deadheading setting.
- Hidden spring
- Hidden spring eliminates pinch points and keeps mechanism clean.
- Deadheading setting
- Partial-open lock position reduces hand fatigue during deadheading.
- Lock adjustment
- Lock slider moves between three positions with one hand.
- Weight and handle comfort
- Lightest in class; beech wood handle dampens vibration to reduce fatigue.
- Cutting effort reduction
- The deadheading setting reduces hand strain during repetitive cuts, and the internal spring prevents pinching.
- Grip comfort
- Natural beech handle absorbs vibration, reducing hand fatigue during pruning.
- Handle durability
- Beech wood handles resist splintering and deformation from clamping force.
- Handle care
- Varnished beech resists moisture; conditioning prevents cracks.
- Heritage
- PEFC-certified beech from France; same wood as Opinel's classic knives with a warm natural grain.
- Blade chipping resistance
- The low-carbon Sandvik 12C27 blade resists chipping on dense, knotty branches or accidental contact with trellis wire, and can be touched up with a simple stone.
- Sharpening
- Sharpens easily with a stone and dulls uniformly.
- Corrosion resistance
- Resists rust from garden moisture; rinse clean, no oiling needed.
- Edge retention
- Holds cutting edge longer than carbon steel models.
- Wood handle
- Beech wood from PEFC-certified French forests, a 130-year Opinel tradition.
- Wood care
- Opinel recommends periodic wood conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
- French origin
- Manufactured in Savoie, France, continuing a 130-year production legacy.
- Beech wood
- Beech wood handle is PEFC-certified from Jura and Vercors, a wood used on 80% of Opinel knives.
- Use case
- 20 mm cutting capacity places it in the light-to-medium pruning class — suitable for deadheading, shaping shrubs, and ornamental perennials, but not for heavy orchard or thick woody stems — and the partial-open lock setting supports efficient deadheading.
- Ergonomics
- Lightest in class, with a wood handle that dampens vibration and a concealed spring for safety.
- Set coordination
- Shares beech handles, Sandvik steel, and one-handed operation with other Opinel garden tools.
- Design aesthetic
- The varnished beech handle gives the pruner a warm, chic look that people buy as much for appearance as cutting performance.
- Tactile comfort
- The beech wood handle reduces vibration and stays splinter-free; the deadheading setting reduces hand effort.
- Craftsmanship and sustainability
- Crafted in France from PEFC-certified beech wood, continuing Opinel's 130-year tradition of artisanal quality.
- Blade replacement
- The pruning shears use a fixed blade that is not intended to be replaceable; when the blade dulls, the entire tool needs replacement.
- Blade steel
- The blade is made from Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel.
- Handle finish
- The beech handle is varnished for moisture and dirt protection; no additional oils or waxes are specified.
Product record
- Title
- Beech Wood And Steel Pruning Shears
- Brand
- Opinel
- Price
- 115 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Pruning branches and stems in the garden
These Opinel pruning shears are made for tending outdoor spaces, with a stainless steel blade that cuts branches up to 20 mm thick. Three settings let the shears adapt to different branch diameters and hand sizes, and a reviewer notes the middle setting can save hand effort when pruning lots of slender stems. The beech wood handle offers a natural grip for seasonal trimming.[1,4]
Comfortable, secure grip for garden pruning
When it's time to tidy up your outdoor space, these pruning shears are designed to sit comfortably in your hand, with a grip that adapts to various hand sizes. The polyamide handle supports a comfortable, secure hold, while a short integrated thumb rest at the handle-to-head junction gives your thumb a place to brace as you cut.[4,5,6]
Locking the shears closed for safe storage between pruning sessions
These Opinel pruning shears include a locking system that secures the blades when closed, engaged with a small tab near the pivot. Between trimming tasks, the lock helps keep the sharp steel blades shut while the shears sit in a pocket, toolbox, or garden shelf. The stainless steel blades and varnished beech wood handle are designed for garden use, with the lock adding a way to store them more safely when the work is done.[4,5,6]
Keeping the shears clean and well-maintained
These pruning shears are built with maintenance in mind: the spring is hidden behind a bolt to help keep dirt out and avoid pinching, and the varnished beech wood handle is designed for improved protection against moisture and dirt. For ongoing care, the maker notes the wood handles can be treated with a wood conditioner to preserve their appearance and help prevent drying or cracking.[1,3,4]
Tending your outdoor space
The retailer describes these Opinel pruning shears as a good fit for taking care of your outdoor space. They feature three settings that adapt to different branch diameters and hand sizes, per the product page.[4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Beech Wood And Steel Pruning Shears: Choose this if you want adaptable pruning shears for general garden upkeep: the three settings adjust to different branch diameters and hand sizes, and the stainless steel blade cuts branches up to 20 mm thick. The varnished beech handle and hidden spring (designed to keep out dirt and prevent pinching) suit regular outdoor use, and the tool is made in France. Note this one-size pair comes in a navy/midnight blue finish, and product photos show light scratches and wear near the polished blade's cutting edge.[2,4,7] | Gardening Colours Box Set 3-Piece Set: Choose this if you want one set covering common garden tasks like weeding, trimming, picking, and cutting: it includes a garden knife, an N°08 pruning knife, and an N°12 folding saw with a double-row of teeth that can cut branches under 8 cm in diameter. The tools pair stainless steel blades with beech wood handles in assorted spring colors and arrive in a wooden box; the set is made in France.[8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A pair of pruning shears lying on a pale green slatted metal surface; visible features include a curved steel cutting blade, a light beech wood straight handle, a dark blue lower handle with a molded grip, and an orange safety latch near the pivot.
- Blade geometryCurved single cutting blade and opposing anvil-like inner surface in polished steel, showing scratches and light wear near the cutting edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Pivot and fastenerCentral pivot bolt with visible nut and washers securing the two blade halves, located where the handles meet the blades.
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x 0.41 · y 0.47 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Handle materialsStraight cylindrical light beech wood upper handle with smooth finish transitioning into a dark blue molded ferrule at the blade end.
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x 0.58 · y 0.49 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Lower handle and gripLower handle is a dark blue coated metal or plastic grip with an ergonomic curved profile ending in a rounded tip.
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x 0.24 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.33 (high) - Safety latchSmall bright orange sliding safety latch located on the inner side of the lower handle near the pivot.
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x 0.33 · y 0.57 · w 0.09 · h 0.07 (high) - Printed marking on blade“Partially legible black printed text and small logo on the blade near the pivot; characters visible but not fully clear.”Partial
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.46 · w 0.14 · h 0.11 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene with shears placed on a pale green slatted metal chair next to a wire basket of white daisy-like flowers and fern fronds; soft natural daylight and shallow depth of field create a blurred green background.
- Surface and propPale green slatted metal seat with round rivet heads visible on the slats, forming the immediate surface under the shears.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.55 (high) - Wire basket with plantsBlack wire mesh hanging basket filled with green foliage and small white daisy-like flowers, positioned upper right and partially overlapping the chair.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - Ferns beneath basketOrange-tinted fern fronds arranged beneath the basket and extending over the chair slats.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.19 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Depth of fieldShallow depth of field with sharp focus on the shears and immediate slat area; background foliage is noticeably blurred.
- LightingSoft natural daylight with even illumination and mild highlights on metal surfaces; minimal hard shadows.
Colors
light beech wood· wood handle#E2D1BCdeep navy blue· lower handle and ferrulebright orange· safety latchpolished steel silver· blades#B6D1D8none· nonePackaging- Blade geometryCurved single cutting blade and opposing anvil-like inner surface in polished steel, showing scratches and light wear near the cutting edge.
- 02
Product
Single gardening pruning shear shown upright with exposed curved cutting blade, metal body and pivot, wooden lower handle with printed brand, and blue plastic/rubber upper ferrule and curved lower grip. A small red locking tab is visible near the pivot.
- Curved cutting bladePolished curved stainless-steel cutting blade with visible satin radial finish on the inner face; blade tip points upward and right.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.00 · w 0.45 · h 0.38 (high) - Anvil/inner blade areaSecond steel mating piece beneath the cutting blade forming the shear head, with brushed finish and a large round pivot rivet connecting the two blade pieces.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Pivot rivetCircular metal pivot rivet with concentric machining marks visible at the blade intersection.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Blue upper ferruleBlue molded ferrule or collar joining the wooden handle to the metal head, with a short protruding thumb rest on the left side.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high) - Curved blue lower gripCurved blue plastic or rubber-coated lower handle forming the hand grip and lever, extending from near the pivot downward and right with a rounded end.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.50 (high) - Red safety/locking tabSmall red rectangular locking tab set into the metal body adjacent to a small metal pin, visible near the pivot area.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.40 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high) - Wooden handle shapeStraight light beech wood handle with a tapered angled end at the bottom; handle is rectangular in cross-section with visible wood grain.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.42 (high) - Brand text on wood“OPINEL SAVOIE FRANCE”
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a clean white background, centered framing with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadowing; image shows the right-facing side of the tool.
- Background and framingProduct photographed against a plain white background, vertically centered and occupying most of the frame height.
- LightingEven diffuse lighting with soft highlights on polished metal surfaces and minimal visible shadowing.
- Shot orientationImage shows the shears held open with blade pointing upward; composition crops little space around product top and bottom.
Colors
stainless silver· cutting blade and metal head#C4C4C4light beech· wooden handle#ECCBB4deep blue· upper ferrule and thumb rest#253C61cobalt blue· curved lower gripsignal red· locking tab- Curved cutting bladePolished curved stainless-steel cutting blade with visible satin radial finish on the inner face; blade tip points upward and right.
- 03
Product
Bypass-style pruning shears shown from an oblique front angle with visible curved steel blades, a blue lower-handled lever, an orange locking tab near the pivot, and a straight beech wood upper handle extension with a blue ferrule.
- Blade pairTwo curved stainless-steel blades with brushed finish; the cutting blade is slightly thicker and overlaps the thinner counter blade in bypass style.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.34 (high) - Pivot and fastenerCircular pivot bolt and nut assembly with visible hex nut and washer securing the blades.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.26 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Metal stamping text“Stamped text on the metal near the pivot reading OPINEL INOX alongside a small emblem.”
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.31 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high) - Orange safety lockSmall molded orange plastic locking tab positioned on the inner face just below the pivot; visible textured surface and a small raised lever.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Lower handle leverLong curved lower handle lever with a dark blue molded grip covering most of the lever length and a narrow exposed metallic inner rail near the top.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.28 · h 0.57 (high) - Wood upper handleStraight beech wood handle extension with visible grain and a cut angled end, inserted into a dark blue plastic ferrule at the top.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.45 (high) - Blue ferrule and thumb restDark blue plastic ferrule at the junction of wood handle and metal head forming a short integrated thumb rest projecting laterally.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a clean white background with even lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped to include most of the tool and leave white space around it.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with soft, even lighting producing minimal shadows and a small subtle cast shadow beneath the tool.
- Shot compositionTool centered and shown at a slight diagonal with blades toward the top and handles toward the bottom; image framed vertically.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution clear photograph with sharp detail on metal, wood grain, and molded plastics.
Colors
brushed silver· blades#C9C7C8navy blue· lower handle grip and ferrule accents#2C3353bright orange· safety lock tab#FC6B35light beech wood· wood handle#D3A384- Blade pairTwo curved stainless-steel blades with brushed finish; the cutting blade is slightly thicker and overlaps the thinner counter blade in bypass style.
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