Gonicc 8" Professional Secateurs Premium Titanium Bypass Pruning Shears (GPPS-1003), Hand Pruners, Garden Clip, Hedge Shears(Gold)

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Read the product details and make sure the pruner has a hardened steel blade, ideally “high-tempered carbon steel. The biggest difference between the two is that secateurs are smaller, used for trimming plants and branches, and held in just one hand. The STEELHEAD 7” Anvil Pruning Shears have an extra-sharp, high-carbon steel blade and a very comfortable grip.

This type of the tool is able to make tougher cuts gradually, as you repeatedly squeeze and release the handles to get through the growth and they are particularly useful for gardeners who lack strength. However, while they promise the standard 20mm cutting capacity I’ve come to expect from many brands, the reality is more like 15mm.

Our favourite feature is the adjustable cutting width, which can be modified with just a turn to fit a variety of grip sizes. A quick Google led us to numerous articles claiming Don favours the Tobisho secateurs by Japanese brand Niwaki, so we tracked down the exact quote, which he gave in an interview in the Telegraph in 2013. Not all gardening tools are created equal,” noted William Bracewell, a soloist with the Royal Ballet, when we asked him to tell us about the products he can’t live without.

While scissors are great for thin stems, you’ll need a set of pruning shears to tackle thick stems and light tree branches. These bypass secateurs have a central lever action, which makes them very easy on the hands when cutting, just like a ratchet secateur. If you're serious about tackling some branches, we recommend the Gonicc 8" Professional, which is durable, strong, easy to use and ergonomic.

They’re built with a rotating handle that evenly distributes pressure as you cut and a guard to protect your fingers from blisters. Sharp and reliable can easily for most of the lightweight pruning work, also can help your to do some heavy duty for less than 3/4" diameter size tree branches. These shears can be used for both lightweight and heavy-duty gardening tasks, from pruning to cutting branches up to three-quarters of an inch in diameter. Not only will the pruning shears help you shape your shrubs and rid your trees of dead branches, but when you use them properly, you’ll also encourage the growth of new buds.

The brightly colored handles make the Okatsune 103 easy to find and are designed to be held in either the left or the right hand. They also have a handy hole for hanging them up in a shed or greenhouse after use and a notch on the blade for cutting twine and garden wire. Using a blade sharpener before every pruning session makes pruning quicker, easier and keeps plants healthier. If you're looking for an accessory that is of top-quality craftsmanship, Japanese secateurs are your best bet.The vinyl coated handles have a hollow u-shape design that significantly reduce the overall weight of the pruners compared to others of the same size.

Each squeeze of the handle drives the blade further down towards the anvil until the stick cuts through. Budget brands were cheaper, but if you are concerned about repairing your tools and are more eco-conscious, then repairability is a big feature to consider. Although some cheaper brands offer lifetime warranties, it’s usually best to purchase a more expensive pruner that will last a lifetime. These pruners are made of forged steel alloy that is easy to resharpen when dull and has a non-slip grip on both handles for a comfortable pruning experience. However, topiary expert Lerigo says he found the latch used to open them involved too much fumbling around on ladders for his liking, a situation not helped by cold, numb or gloved hands.While pruning his fruit trees and ornamentals, Farmer Rich also scored each on the comfort as well as grip of the handles, considering the overall weight and shape of the design. Geoff Hodges comments on the importance of sharp blades when pruning: "Keep them sharp – just like your best carving knife in the kitchen. While this pair is one of the more expensive options on this list, their high-level quality construction makes them a worthwhile investment for gardens that need ongoing maintenance. I tested each pair if secateurs in my garden for a couple of weeks each, rating them on the quality of the blade, how easy they were to use and how comfortable the handle is to hold. Anvil secateurs work with a crushing action, where the two blades meet each other, which are "lower, broader, blunt" according to Geoff.