Which tool cuts thick branches 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches in diameter?

• A. Lopping Shears
• B. Pruning Saw
• C. Drop Spreader
• D. Sprayer

Answer: (A)

Cutting branches in the 1/2 inch to 1-1/2 inch range calls for leverage and a clean slice, which lopping shears provide. They have long handles and a sharp bypass blade that lets you cut through medium-thickness limbs with less effort and minimal damage to the bark, giving a clean prune. A pruning saw is more suited to thicker limbs or awkward angles and is slower for this specific thickness range. The drop spreader and sprayer aren’t cutting tools at all—they’re for applying products. So for that diameter range, lopping shears are the right choice.