DEWALT Dewalt 20V MAX Cordless Pruner (DCPR320D1)

Works well, well worth it. These were something I had thought of as a toy or luxury item. While I do have a large backyard, and it’s more or less ‘natural’ and it’s overgrown with everything from small oaks and torny vines.These cut anything I would normally use hand shears for (they say 1 1/2″ but I’ll say 1″). The speed they cut at is fine, and they are easy to use. The end result is very little effort so you get a lot done quickly. The batteries last all day or at least 90% of the day, with a lot of use. I haven’t used any other brand so I can’t compare them to cheaper models. I decided to go with the Dewalt thinking the brand name would insure quality. The tool is designed with a guard of sorts that provides some protection for your working hand. It also features a safety system to prevent accidental cutting, it’s easy to get used to (have to flip a small flap downward and depress a saftey trigger, after that you can press the actual trigger. It sounds harder than it is, the system cannot be defeated with duct tape or similar methods, I think it’s a fair idea as I guarantee the tool could harvest a finger quickly.The tool is not cheap. However it’s possible to buy a second one as a tool only (no battery or charger) and I had already purchased 2 extra batteries (also not cheap). After waiting for my wife to get done so I could use it and vice-versa it was only $100 for tool 2. Don’t regret it.What could be improved? I haven’t found a way to carry the tool hanging from may belt, no hook or even hole placed there for a lanyard. I have to assume safety was the overriding concern (back to the part of harvesting a finger or whatever was unfortunately there in the event of accidentally pressing the trigger. I am looking into using a holster designed for a battery drill or carpenters pouch.So far this is a purchase I’m happy with.