MARKtoe! APRIL 2017 | Page 30

Let’s prune together! SLICINGCUT How it works Results The sharp upward curve of the blade causes the leading edge to “slice” as it cuts into wood. The off-centered pivot bolt doubles this slicing motion increasing the length of the blade which is used for cutting. • Less cutting force required. • Clean cut without damaging the plants. • Less wear and longer blade life. • Fewer broken blades. Why it works Imagine cutting a loaf of bread. No matter how sharp the blade, if you attempt to cut without slicing, the bread compresses and becomes harder to cut, therefore requiring more pressure which damages the loaf beyond repair. Bread and live wood are similar in that they can both be cut more efficiently if a slicing motion is added to the downward pressure. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE KAAP AGRI COOP IN YOUR AREA P1-23 / Ø 30mm P1-20 / Ø 20mm Pruning vineyards, orchards and ornamental plants L L 400mm 500mm L 600mm L 750mm P126-22-F / Ø 20mm General purpose gardening P114-SL-40 / Ø 30mm P114-SL-50 / Ø 30mm P16-60 F / Ø 30mm Narrow cutting head designed for pruning vineyards and orchards L 600mm P160-SL-60 / Ø 45mm P160-SL-75 / Ø 45mm L 800mm Pruning and training fruit trees and grape vines P280-SL-80 / Ø 55mm Heavy duty lever action Designed for orchards, also recommended for landscaping PROUD SUPPLIERS TO KAAP AGRI P19-80-F / Ø 50mm www.pruning.co.za L 800mm Thick and large branches on mature trees