Okatsune 103 Bypass Secateurs

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This, in turn, protects and prevents you from unnecessary accidents from the sharp blades. Cutting Diameter Well, secateurs are small gardening tools that are used for trimming branches and plants. They can also be held using one hand. Leading pruning specialist Jake Hobson learnt the craft of tree training, pruning and rootballing in rural Osaka, and founded Niwaki (it means “garden tree”) to bring Japanese techniques to Western gardens. “A good pair of secateurs is the single most important bit of kit for any gardener,” he explains. His range of secateurs doesn’t disappoint. The bypass designs have a simple, chunky catch at the bottom, just like the Okatsune. The top mounted safety catch is great for when working up ladders etc as it can be operated with the cutting hand.

The non slip, red coated handles make these garden secateurs easy to find in sunny conditions (if your forgetful like me). They are comfortable in the hand and feel well balanced. We really like the lifetime warranty on this product because it means total peace of mind and, even so, parts are readily replaceable if necessary which is more than you can say for most other models. You definitely want a tool that won’t cause hand blisters and ligament strain, and this one is ergonomically designed to use comfortably all day long making it perfect for professionals who really do need nothing but the best tools.The cutting performance is excellent and it always gives a nice clean, straight cut. The blades are made to last and can handle being sharpened dozens of times. Spare parts that are worn outare widely available and theparts are veryeasy to change and replace if needed. This is one of the main advantages they have over other models because many do not have changeable parts.

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 razor-sharp pruner are forged from the finest Japanese steel and enable you to effortlessly cut through branches up Oil sponge: It’s quite rare, but some pruners feature an integrated oil sponge which you can use to clean and lubricate the blades after use. 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 thing you need to pay close attention to is what the blade is made blade. Some blades are made from quality hardened stainless steel and will last a lifetime, staying razor sharp even after lots of pruning. They can also be sharpened using a tungsten carbide blade or ceramic stone when needed and this should be done as soon as they start to feel less effective and take a little more effort to use. Look for hardened steel, most cheap secateurs often break at the blade. How your hand size effects which model to consider

Moreover, these Japanese secateurs are also ground in two angles that allow one to precisely slice through the wood without harming or damaging the plant. With anvil secateurs, the blade comes down and meets the anvil to create the cut. Think of a crushing action. The quality just can’t be beaten and no other brand even comes close, you really have to feel the quality to appreciate it. The handles of these secateurs are also wrapped with a layer of PVC that is very soft and comfortable to use. Bear in mind that these professional secateurs have a cutting diameter of up to ¾”. However, these may vary depending on the tree species and the branches.