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Fiskars Micro-Tip Pruning Snip — precise cuts for cuttings and trimming
Fiskars Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Taking cuttings
- Trimming leggy vines
- Easy on the hands
- Under $20
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Why this gift works
The Fiskars Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip has narrow, pointed blades of fully hardened stainless steel with a precision-ground edge, and an Easy Action spring that reopens the blades after every cut. The soft-grip handles are symmetrical for right- or left-handed use, and a lock and blade cover make it safe to store. It is about 6 inches long, carries the Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use Commendation, and Fiskars backs it with a lifetime warranty.
Houseplant people are always trimming: taking pothos cuttings to root, cutting back leggy stems and removing spent flowers. Kitchen scissors crush small stems; micro-tip snips make a clean cut in tight spaces, and they cost little.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A plant lover who propagates cuttings
- Someone with arthritis in their hands
- Adding to a plant gift
Think twice if
- They need to cut woody branches
- They already have snips
The catch
The micro-tip blades are for small, soft stems - not woody branches - and the spring and lock add moving parts that plain scissors do not have.
Skip if they already own a good pair of micro-tip snips.
Key specs
| Brand | Fiskars |
|---|---|
| Model | Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip |
| Blades | Hardened stainless steel, precision-ground |
| Action | Easy Action spring |
| Handles | Soft grip, right- or left-handed |
| Length | About 6 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Worth knowing before you buy
- The 2-pack and curved versions are separate listings.
- It carries the Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use Commendation.
Why we like it
- Clean cuts in tight spaces
- Spring action is easy on hands
- Lock and blade cover
- Lifetime warranty
What to look for in houseplant pruning snips
- Tip. Narrow tips reach into dense plants for precise cuts.
- Spring. A spring that reopens the blades saves hand strain.
- Storage. A lock and cover keep sharp tips safe in a drawer.
Questions people ask
Small, soft stems: taking cuttings, trimming and deadheading.
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