FELCO 17 Left-Handed Rotating Handle Pruning Shears | Swiss Made Professional Secateurs
FelcoMaximum Comfort. Maximum Efficiency. Designed for Left-Handed Professionals.
The FELCO 17 is a premium Swiss-made bypass pruning shear engineered specifically for left-handed users. Incorporating FELCO's renowned rotating handle technology, the FELCO 17 reduces hand fatigue by distributing cutting effort across all fingers, making it the ideal choice for professionals who spend long hours pruning.
Manufactured in Switzerland using forged aluminium handles and precision-hardened steel blades, the FELCO 17 delivers clean, accurate cuts while providing exceptional comfort, durability and control. Every component is replaceable, ensuring years of dependable service.
Whether you're working in orchards, vineyards, nurseries, landscaping or horticulture, the FELCO 17 is built to meet the demands of intensive daily use.
Key Features
- Genuine Swiss-made quality
- Designed specifically for left-handed users
- Ergonomic rotating handle reduces hand fatigue
- Precision bypass cutting for clean, healthy pruning
- Forged aluminium handles with lifetime warranty
- Hardened steel blade and replaceable counter blade
- Angled cutting head improves cutting efficiency
- Rubber shock absorbers minimise wrist impact
- Sap groove helps prevent blade sticking
- Wire-cutting notch protects the cutting edge
- Adjustable cutting head for precise blade alignment
- Fully rebuildable with genuine FELCO replacement parts
Ideal For
- Professional orchardists
- Vineyard managers
- Landscapers
- Arborists
- Nurseries
- Rose growers
- Commercial horticulture
- Serious home gardeners
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | FELCO |
| Model | FELCO 17 |
| Type | Bypass Pruning Shears |
| Hand Orientation | Left-Handed |
| Handle Type | Rotating Ergonomic Handle |
| Hand Size | Medium to Large |
| Cutting Capacity | Up to 25 mm |
| Length | 210 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 265 g |
| Blade Material | Hardened Steel |
| Handle Material | Forged Aluminium |
| Country of Manufacture | Switzerland |
| Spare Parts Available | Yes |
Rotating Handle Technology
The FELCO 17 features FELCO's innovative rotating lower handle, which turns naturally with your hand during each cut. This action distributes pressure evenly across your fingers, reducing muscle strain and increasing cutting efficiency.
Benefits include:
- Up to 30% less cutting effort
- Reduced risk of repetitive strain injuries
- Greater comfort during extended pruning sessions
- Improved cutting power with less fatigue
Swiss Precision Engineering
Every FELCO 17 is manufactured in Switzerland using premium materials and strict quality standards.
Its precision-ground hardened steel blade delivers exceptionally clean cuts that promote faster healing and healthier plants, while the forged aluminium handles provide outstanding strength with minimal weight.
Built for a Lifetime
Unlike disposable pruning shears, every component of the FELCO 17 is replaceable, including:
- Blade
- Counter blade
- Springs
- Centre bolt
- Rotating handle components
- Shock absorbers
- Locking mechanism
- Handles
With regular maintenance, your FELCO 17 can provide decades of professional performance.
Perfect Applications
The FELCO 17 is ideal for:
- Fruit tree pruning
- Citrus orchards
- Vineyards
- Roses
- Ornamentals
- Nurseries
- Landscaping
- Commercial horticulture
- General garden maintenance
What's Included
- 1 × Genuine FELCO 17 Left-Handed Rotating Handle Pruning Shears
- FELCO adjustment key
- User instructions