Abstract: The present invention relates to a cutting tool for prunning or cutting branches, wood plants and bushes, comprising a J-shaped tool body (1) and a handle (2). Secured to the tool body is a cutting blade (4,10) arranged in the opening presented between the two leg sections (6,7) of the J-body. The cutting blade extends diagonally over this opening. A further cutting blade (10,4) or one of the leg sections (6,7) is arranged opposite the cutting surface of the first cutting blade and serves as an anvil surface. When using the tool to prune or cut a branch for example, the tool is placed with the inside of the longer leg section against the branch and is pulled downwardly so as to draw the branch in between the two leg sections of the tool, whereupon the branch is severed. In this way a branch or the like can be pruned or cut with a single, powerful continuous movement. The tool may also include on the end thereof a cutting blade (14) and/or an externally arranged saw blade (14', 18).