Felco 322 Picking & Trimming Snip (190mm)

The FELCO 322 is the longest model in FELCO’s specialized harvesting range, specifically engineered for professionals who require maximum reach and leverage. With an overall length of 190mm, this tool allows harvesters, nursery workers, and florists to access fruit, flowers, and stems deep within dense foliage or high up in the canopy without overstretching. The long, straight blades provide a surgical level of precision, ensuring that every cut is clean and efficient, protecting both the health of the plant and the quality of the final harvest.

Manufactured in Switzerland to the highest standards, the FELCO 322 features hardened chrome-plated blades that are impervious to corrosion and sap buildup. This durable construction, combined with a lightweight, ergonomic design, makes it the ideal choice for high-volume picking environments where speed and tool reliability are paramount.

Features and Benefits

• Extended Long-Reach Blades: The 190mm design provides significantly more reach than standard snips, making it easier to harvest produce in hard-to-access areas while maintaining a comfortable posture.
• Hardened Chrome Plating: The blades are chrome-plated to provide an exceptionally hard-wearing surface that resists rust, fruit acids, and sticky sap, ensuring a lifetime of clean, smooth cuts.
• Professional-Grade Durability: Features pressed steel handles built to withstand the rigors of daily commercial use in orchards, vineyards, and nurseries.
• Safety-First Design: The blades are designed with rounded tips to prevent accidental puncturing of delicate fruit or injury to the user during fast-paced harvesting.
• Reduced Hand Fatigue: Equipped with a high-quality, responsive coil spring that provides a quick and effortless opening action, essential for repetitive, high-volume tasks.
• Ambidextrous Ergonomics: The balanced handle design and soft-touch coating ensure comfort for both left and right-handed users.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland)
• Model: FELCO 322
• Overall Length: 190mm
• Weight: 125g (Ultra-lightweight for all-day use)
• Blade Type: Straight, Chrome-Plated with rounded safety tips
• Handle Material: Pressed Steel with soft-touch ergonomic coating
• Spring System: Heavy-duty coil spring

Applications

• Commercial Harvesting: Ideal for picking fruit and vegetables where stems are located deep within thorny or dense branches.
• Viticulture & Orchards: Increases worker efficiency in high-volume environments where extra length reduces the need for constant reaching.
• Professional Floristry: Perfect for trimming large bundles of stems quickly and cleanly, or reaching into complex floral arrangements.
• Nursery Maintenance: A durable, long-reach tool for daily thinning, deadheading, and plant maintenance.

Maintenance Tips

To maintain the legendary performance of your FELCO 322, we recommend wiping the blades clean after each use to remove any residual organic matter. Although the chrome plating offers superior rust resistance, applying a light drop of FELCO 980 lubricant to the spring and pivot point periodically will ensure the action remains smooth and responsive for years to come.

FAQs

Can the blades be sharpened?
Yes. While the chrome plating is extremely hard-wearing, the blades can be touched up using a FELCO 903 or 902 sharpening stone to maintain their original factory edge.

What is the difference between the FELCO 322 and shorter harvesting models?
The 322 is specifically designed for "reach." If you are working with dense bushes (like berries or certain citrus) or tall flowering plants, the 190mm length provides a significant advantage over standard 150mm snips.

Is the spring replaceable?
Yes, like most FELCO tools, the spring is a replaceable part, ensuring that your shears can be serviced and maintained rather than replaced.

Are these suitable for heavy branch pruning?
No. The FELCO 322 is a harvesting and thinning shear designed for green stems and small stalks. For heavy woody branches, we recommend a bypass secateur such as the FELCO 2 or FELCO 8.