Karl Townsend wrote:
Those of you that follow this NG closely may know I grow apples for a
living...

I use the "Limb Lopper" brand pruner to prune my orchard. This is the
Cadillac of pruners.

I thought Felco was the Cadillac of pruners? Least wise they're priced
like a Cadillac.

http://www.felcostore.com/index.jsp



These two parts are made out of a tool steel with incredible properties. The
material is as resistant to being bent as the best quality wrenches. I have
never broke or bent a hook and shear. Yet, the steel is soft enough to be
sharpened with a file.

My educated guess would be 4140.


Karl





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Steve Saling
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Gilroy, CA
The Garlic Capital of The World
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