I have a small Gerber fold out hand saw. It is super sharp and cuts very quick. I havn't tried hand pruners but I don't think I am willing to switch from my saw and it is useless to carry both when my saw will handle more than pruners will. Cheap ones don't work good, it has to be a gerber.
http://www.gerbergear.com/product.php?model=6034
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