Felco 31 Anvil Pruner – Large Hands, Ambidextrous

The Felco 31 is the go-to anvil pruner for demanding work: dead branches, very hard wood, or sappy material. Unlike a standard bypass pruner, its double-bevelled straight blade works against a flat screw-mounted brass anvil to concentrate maximum cutting force on a single point — delivering clean cuts through wood that would strain a conventional tool.

At 210 mm long and designed for large hands, the Felco 31 is equally suited to right- and left-handed users. The forged aluminium handles are lightweight, strong and guaranteed for life. A professional-grade tool for arborists, park keepers and anyone tackling hard pruning work.

BENEFITS

✅ Anvil design — maximum cutting power on dead, hard or sappy wood ;

✅ Double-bevelled blade — cuts through the toughest material with ease ;

✅ Adjustable screw-mounted brass anvil — compensates for wear, always a perfect gap ;

✅ Ambidextrous — right- and left-handed users ;

✅ Large hands — size L, comfortable for long working days ;

✅ Integrated wire cutter — practical in the field ;

✅ Sap groove on anvil — prevents blade clogging ;

✅ Forged aluminium handles with lifetime guarantee — professional strength and lightness ;

✅ Swiss Made — manufactured in Switzerland using 100% renewable energy.

HOW TO USE

• Use on dead, very hard or dry wood only — avoid on healthy living wood, as the anvil action can crush soft fibres ;
• Position the branch in the centre of the blade, away from the tip ;
• Apply steady, firm pressure so the blade engages the full width of the anvil ;
• When cutting close to the trunk, cut at a slight angle leaving a clean collar ;
• Use the integrated wire cutter for ties or wires without damaging the blade ;
• Ideal for arboriculture, park maintenance and fruit tree restoration.

MAINTENANCE

• Clean after each use with Felco 980 spray to remove sap and residue ;
• Sharpen the blade with the Felco 903 diamond sharpener (double bevel: sharpen both sides equally) ;
• Check and adjust the brass anvil clearance using screws ref. 31/6 and 31/7 ;
• Lubricate the pivot and spring regularly with Felco 990 grease ;
• Spare parts: blade ref. 30/3, anvil ref. 31/4, spring ref. 30/11.

FAQ

What is the difference between the Felco 31 anvil pruner and a bypass pruner like the Felco 2?

A bypass pruner (such as the Felco 2) cuts by the scissor action of two opposing blades — ideal for clean cuts on healthy living wood. The Felco 31 anvil pruner cuts by pressing a single blade down onto a flat brass plate, generating far greater cutting power — making it the right choice for dead branches, very hard or dried wood. On healthy green wood, a bypass pruner is preferred to avoid crushing the tissue.

Can left-handed users use the Felco 31?

Yes. The Felco 31's symmetrical anvil design makes it fully ambidextrous — no adjustment needed for left-handed use. This is a notable advantage over many bypass pruners, which are often available in right-hand versions only.

What tasks is the Felco 31 best suited for?

It excels in arboriculture (fruit tree pruning, dead wood removal), park maintenance (hedge clean-up after winter, dried branches) and any situation where a branch is too hard or dry for a standard pruner. Its 25 mm cutting capacity with anvil power makes it an ideal tool for restoration and renovation pruning.

How do you sharpen the Felco 31 blade?

Unlike a bypass pruner where only one bevel is sharpened, the Felco 31's blade is bevelled on both sides — so both faces must be sharpened equally using a diamond sharpener (Felco 903) or whetstone (Felco 902). Regular sharpening significantly extends blade life.

Can the anvil be replaced?

Yes. The brass anvil is a separate spare part, ref. 31/4. Before replacing it, check whether adjusting the screws (ref. 31/6 and 31/7) restores the correct clearance. All Felco spare parts are available from La Fabriculture.