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

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Known to Hobson affectionately as his “double yellows”, the bright yellow Niwaki GR Pro secateurs are made with KA70 carbon steel, they’re a 23cm long pair of whoppers, weighing 239g. Every product featured in The Strategist is rigorously selected by our (obsessive and unbiased) editors. There are a few different types but I prefer their bypass secateurs rather than the anvil type: they work like scissors so they’re less clumsy. You’ll also find many pruning shears have built-in safety mechanisms that can be utilized with a thumb or just one hand.

Pruning shears or garden shears come in different types like bypass, anvil, ratchet, or thinning scissors. Many consumers assume that the larger the blade and blade opening on a pruner, the thicker it can cut. Drop forged body and handles, quality blade made of high carbon steel with Ultra-fine Polishing Technology. pounds, it comes in way heavier than other pruners, however, the ease of pruning is a nice tradeoff for the weight. The Hitachi Yasugi high carbon steel of these Okatsune secateurs stands out, producing a clean, precise, efficient cut.

It features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with an impressive factory claim of up to 750 cuts per 65-minute charge. 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. Bypass Pruners are by far the most popular style of pruners and are ideal for cutting and pruning living plants.

Each pair has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to handling, cutting, maintenance and value for money.The practical, flickable open-close latch mechanism is so simple to use that even a gloved Neanderthal wouldn’t struggle with it, and it means I don’t end up all fingers and thumbs dangerously close to the blade. The Felco 6 took the best parts of their previous models and combined them with great ergonomics and a slightly more compact design. A quick spray of WD-40 or a wipe-down with a rag and some mineral oil will greatly extend the life of your pruners. Whether you're new to gardening or have been green-fingered for years, secateurs are sure to have come up with a garden tool you'll need.

The Felco – F-2 was our top choice because it made pruning branches a comfortable and easy experience. The STEELHEAD 7” Anvil Pruning Shears have an extra-sharp, high-carbon steel blade and a very comfortable grip.This pruner was also by far the noisiest manual pruner I tested with both the spring and the pulley singing along with each cut. They should be considered a light-duty anvil pruner due to its small diameter capacity and plastic anvil. Its hardened steel Japanese-forged blades are rated amongst the hardest on the market and promise to offer numerous clean, sharp cuts before needing sharpening. 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.