While I admit- compared to most Masakuni I have seen listed, that is a cheap price for their tools.. But still, The Masakuni you posted just happen to be on sale over $40 off the regular price, and the JR pruners are full price with free shipping... So, ON SALE, they are still $20 more?
). However, a $60 steak may not be much/any better than the $40 one - past a certain point you are paying for atmosphere (and name). There's usually a sweet spot, up to which more money often = better, and beyond which more money = diminishing returns.
I always think of steak during this kind of discussion. When eating out, a $40 steak is likely much better than a $20 steak (because you get Bernaise, and they know what the heck medium-rare means
Yeesh - I don't know why anyone would waste their money on a set of Craftsman tools when everyone knows that Stanley could be had for like 1/2 the price. Do I really need to fork over that much on a dumb screwdriver? Tell your dad he's just paying for the name. You know, with the money he'd have saved on tools if he went with Stanley, he could probably afford a nice toolbox to store them in.
Scott
I think you need a bit more the just a concave cutter, a good wire cutter is important too. Sure you could use a normal one from the hardware store but good luck using that for removing wire without damaging the branches. I have a masakuni one, bought it secondhand so it was very cheap, probably not as sharp as it used to be but still works more then good enough, its not just the sharpness thats important.
