Irriglad vs ARS pruning shears

This a comparison between the Irriglad 7in bypass pruning shears and the ARS 130-DX. The ARS is made in Japan and the Irriglad is made in China. The ARS 130-DX has two different versions one with the thumb latch and one that has a latch at the end of the handle, both have the same model number, so watch out if you buy an ARS 130-DX online. Also not in this review is the STIHL PP30 Pruner, it is made in Japan and is identical to the ARS, I'm assuming made by ARS. The STHIL has black handles and is probably available at your local STHIL dealer.