Ironwood Tool Company has been making garden tools for decades, and was named by Maker Chris McGregor after a type of hardy trees and shrubs with dense branches to symbolize the toughness of their gear.

This ratchet pruner is an evolution of improvements to a standard pruner. The ratchet system multiplies hand strength by up to seven times, giving you more force with less effort. This, along with a non-slip, ergonomic handle makes the tool especially handy for folks with arthritis or dexterity issues. Its curved blade is effective on all kinds of wood—living or dead—from tree limbs and shrubs to even dowel rods.