With a top mounted safety catch the secateur is easily operated with hand and the ergonomic handles are comfortable to operate. The blade has been grinded in two angles, so it will also smoothly cut through wood, and will not unnecessarily damage the plant. No comprehensive guide to secateurs would be complete without referencing Wilkinson Sword: as well as Felco, these are some of the most ubiquitous, lower budget pruning shears to be found in the UK. We loved the useful oil sponge, which is supplied as part of the handle to clean and lubricate the blades after use. Behind this site is an actual real person who has worked and has experience with the types of products we review as well as years of knowledge on the topics we cover from actual experience.

These are secateurs to have and to hold until death do you part: they come with a lifetime guarantee, and the cutting blade is replaceable, too (in fact, all the parts are, including the replaceable anvil blade with a sap groove which helps prevent the cutting blades from sticking together after repeat use. Designed for left and right-handers, these plastic-coated handles will provide comfort whilst at work and include a safety catch to avoid any unfortunate snipping mishaps. The German gardening brand brings an easy-to-hold, simple-to-use pair to help look after your garden and tame any vines, flowers and plants that are getting out of hand.

The handles are made from the same forged aluminium steel which makes them very strong, lightweight and nearly unbreakable. With colourful red and white handles, they’ll always be easy to find amongst the green grass and foliage.

If you’re left-handed you probably already know that not all secateurs are suitable for left-handed people, some can be more difficult with the catches in less than ideal places, however, some models are specially designed for left-handed people such as the Felco Model 10 and maybe a better choice. We prune fresh as well as dead stems and branches of varying thickness to test how much pressure is needed, how cleanly they cut, and how easily it releases. The Gardena A/M is a tough, robust, good quality anvil secateur that will not let you down when there is a need to cut chop your way through old, dead wood.As the larger blade closes over the other, tree sap is pushed into this groove and then wiped off on release to prevent the blades from sticking. Finally, they have a good cutting capacity of 25mm and can cut in tight areas where some other models might struggle, especially anvil models.

This model continues to blow gardeners away due to its superior quality and clean, precision cutting. The stainless steel blades are incredibly sharp and benefit from a non-stick material that minimises friction for easier cutting. They are great for getting a clean neat cut every time and precision pruning, especially on more fragile stems. Due to its unique ratchet mechanism , this pair of ratchet anvil secateurs take less effort when pruning stems and thicker branches and so, perfect for gardeners that find pruning painful and tiresome.This is a supremely solid all-rounder, nonetheless: the company claims its products are subject to 100 quality control processes, so whether I’m tending a pruning a lone rose bush or have an entire vineyard to tend to (one day, one day), they’re clearly of a quality which should stand me in good stead. Made from carbon steel, the blade is tough and the teflon coating offer a clean cut, and rust resistant. And find a pair which are nice and lightweight so you don’t get weighed down while sprucing up the garden. However, if you do ask for goods to be left on your property while you are out, the courier will be unable to get a signature, so this is at your own risk. A simple enough purchase to make, you might think – until you start looking around and quickly learn that not all secateurs are created equal.