Okatsune 103 Bypass Secateurs

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Furthermore, they are ideal for gardeners who are normally torn between settling for the anvil or bypass secateurs. When pruning, they cut through almost every material on test with little resistance. Live, green wood was easy to prune and even hard, dried wood was simple to snip. This is thanks to a carbon steel blade covered in a plasma coating, which Kent and Stowe claim makes these harder than any other blade. The top mounted safety catch is great for when working up ladders etc as it can be operated with the cutting hand. The blade has been grinded in two angles, so it will also smoothly cut through wood, and will not unnecessarily damage the plant. Due to the unique shape of the hollow ground blade the sap flows away from the blade, and the blades will not come apart. The V-shape of the spring ensures that the cutting load is distributed evenly over the length of the spring which guarantees a smooth closing.

If you are a gardener by trade or wanting to invest in the ‘best secateurs’, then these Felco model 2are what you’re looking for. They also come with a lifetime guarantee, that no other company comes close to. My advise is to buy branded secateurs from a reputable, well known manufacturer in its field. I have mentioned the leading brands above. What will strike you with these secateurs is the quality of the blade. Made from the same steel used for Samurai swords the 103 effortlessly cuts through anything up to 25mm in diameter in its stride. They are lightweight, which is the first thing you will notice, and there are no cheap plastic pieces that look like they will break off easily the first time you drop them. Bear in mind that these garden pruners come with a safety latch that ensures the anvil blade scissors remain closed when it’s not in use.

This is something to consider especially if looking at cheap secateurs. In my experience, one lost spring or a malfunctioning safety catch and the secateurs is for the bin. We can comfortably say that secateurs are more precise when compared to sheers. What to Look for When Buying Secateurs

Being hardened steel they keep a sharp edge for longer between sharpening’s. Handy if your not that diligent at keeping your tools sharp. When it comes to gardening, a wide range of garden tools make work easy, and secateurs are one of them. The blades of this razor-sharp pruner are forged from the finest Japanese steel and enable you to effortlessly cut through branches up to 25mm. Designed with a slightly longer handle for gardeners with a medium/large hand. Smooth blades all have their limits, says Jake Hobson. Steel is hard and sharp, but it can chip if abused. Try not to cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material. Even bamboo fibres and some very hard woods, especially knots, burrs and dead wood, can damage steel edges. At first glance, you would probably say that they all look the same and do the same thing. Whilst they all do prune, some do have nice little features to make your life a little easier. Types of secateurs – Bypass design vs Anvil Bypass secateurs

Since you will need these replacement items eventually, always ensure that you settle for a garden tool with available replacement parts. Colours How smoothly the contraption can be manoeuvred one-handed will impact the efficiency of your green-fingered endeavours. Just make sure you invest in a quality product – which means good, sharp steel. The sharper the blade, the stronger the cut and the less force is required, which makes it the gentler on the wrists, says topiary expert Darren Lerigo who runs the Modern Mint online tool and gardening shop. If the blades can be sharpened, all the better. These secateurs take out the stress during the cutting process and reduce the effort used since one can choose between the anvil and bypass secateurs. The difference being on bypass secateurs is the cutting blade passes the anvil to make the cut, a bit like similar to ordinary scissors, blades passing each other. With a hardened still bolt at the centre, these secateurs from the Felco brand are not only durable. But also, they are easy to use. So, if you’re looking for a pruning tool that gets the job done, then FELCO Model 2 is an ideal choice.