2023 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Wood Handle Pruning Shears

Entrant Company

Metal Max Hardware Co., Limited

Category

Product Design - Tools

Client's Name

Jianhong Huang

Country / Region

China

Pruning Shears are in harmony with the golden ratio of the law of aesthetics and the pursuit of beauty. Thus, a multi-dimensional curve-fitting shape structure is created while the original ecology, comfort, and beauty of the usage experience are transferred. To simplify the outward structure as a whole and adhere to the minimalist maxim "less is more," the embedded spring, backstop design, and safety lock combine to create a fully integrated structure. The design can be reduced to its most basic elements thanks to the clean, straightforward lines that transcend the simple, trendy definition of traditional scissors. The length of the shear blade is shorter than that of conventional products due to the lever design principle, which maximizes leverage to the greatest extent. The minimal diameter can reach 10 mm with the sharp arc blade, which uses a scientific angle ratio and a radian that complies with the golden section ratio. The quick and precise cutting enables the cut to be smooth and flat without harming the branches. The wide-angle blades can be used in fruit picking, pruning stems, flowers, bonsai, fresh and old branches and leaves, etc. The product is tidy and practical, appropriate for family gardens, landscapes, nurseries, and so on. The cutting head is designed with an obtuse angle, safe & reliable as it can effectively prevent accidental injury. The inbuilt spring prevents loss and helps increase labor efficiency by automatically opening the shears. To assure safety, an opening backstop structure is added based on the maximum of palm opening. The safety lock also has the ability to lock and inspect the cutting edge's closure, and one hand operation is possible. The cutting edge's closing arc is still 3 mm from the edge, effectively preventing inadvertent harm. The handle adopts FSC-certified fraxinus wood which has been treated to increase its hardness with flexibility, corrosion resistance and deformation resistance. The flexible handle improves comfortable handling, smoothness, and convenience while the curved contour of the handles provide a firm grip and complies with ergonomic design, and can also adjust to the natural shape of the hand.

Credits

Metal Max Hardware Co., Limited
Jianhong Huang
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