STALK CUTTER DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

The stalk cutter device and method of use thereof obtains a desired length of plant stalk, particularly a cornstalk, from a desired distance from the ground. The stalk cutter device includes a pair of handles pivotally connected to a pair of pruning type of cutters. A support rod is mounted through the pivot connections of the cutters and extends laterally a desired distance from the lower cutter to support the device at the desired height to cut the desired portion of the stalk.

主权项

1. A stalk cutter device for obtaining a desired length of a plant stalk from a desired distance from the ground, said device comprising:
a pair of ergonomic handles pivotally connected to a pair of pruning type cutters at terminal ends of said handles; and a support rod mounted through said pivot connections of said handles and said cutters, said support rod extending downwardly from one of said cutters said desired distance, said cutters being axially aligned and coaxially spaced along said support rod, said cutters configured in a spaced relation for obtaining said desired length of said stalk in a single motion, and said cutters configured for retaining said stalk and preventing contamination of said stalk when obtaining said desired length of said stalk from said desired distance from the ground.