A set of lightweight trail-construction and maintenance tools.
Pruning shears:
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These are excellent Japanese-made pruners. Expensive, at about $44, but worth it to me. The fit in the hand combined with smooth operation of the lock/unlock mechanism, plus impressive cutting performance make it easily worth the purchase price. I carry them in my pocket when walking in our woods, for light trail construction and ongoing maintenance. I'd imagine they also work well for garden pruning.
Folding saw:
Multi-purpose folding saw with a 14-1/5-inch curved blade for a greater reach. It is equipped with a perfectly-balanced uniquely-shaped low angle curve (2,000 mm radius of the blade), hard ..
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For removing those larger limbs and downed trees, when carrying a chain saw is impractical. Again, an expensive item, but worth the purchase price.