Okatsune 103 Bypass Secateurs

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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. When shopping for gardening equipment, it’s always essential to consider the type of safety mechanism it comes with. Bear in mind garden secateurs are no exception to this law. So, when choosing your ideal pruner, ensure it comes with a safety catch since this feature keeps it closed when it’s not in use.

These garden secateurs were built with durability and comfort in mind, making them ideal for both professional and beginner gardeners. They boast quality blades that are made of premium titanium steel with ultra-fine polishing technology. In my many years of buying garden tool products I have learnt the hard way. Buy cheap, buy twice! and this is particularly relevant with secateurs. When it comes to purchasing new secateurs, it’s crucial to seek out models that come with a warranty lasting at least one year, rather than settling for the standard “30-day” warranty typically provided with inexpensive secateurs. Opting for anything less than a year could potentially lead to trouble.Using bypass secateurs on large, dead material and you could end up damaging them. Using bypass secateurs on this plant material will also put strain n your joints and tendons. 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. I was reasonably impressed: they come with a 10 year guarantee and are made with fairly good quality SK5 Japanese steel blades. The cast aluminium handles are strong and lighter than many others (they weigh 216g in total), and the grip is fine. 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

Many people literally have secateurs for a whole lifetime. If you buy a decent pair then there is no reason you won’t have yours to pass on to future generations. 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. 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.

Sharpen with a whetstone. Leave the whetstone in water for about five minutes until soaked through, then gently rub a blade against it to sharpen. What do I do if the blades of my secateurs jam and the stems get caught between them? Anvil secateurs need to be kept sharp at all times since the constant cutting can make them dull. Bypass secateurs keep themselves sharp due to the self-sharpening crisscross action. The shears are constructed from a few components, so that there is hardly any maintenance required. It is recommended to clean the blades after use. After cleaning it is recommended to oil the shears, and store moisture free with the cutting blades closed. View our Sharpening Collection. 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.

According to gardening writer Anna Pavord, he approaches the subject “with the eye of an artist”, and as a result, his loppers – in particular these limited edition S-Type secateurs – are a work of art in themselves. The only reason the Okatsune pruners pipped them to the post here is because of the price: but really, I’d highly recommend both – it just comes down to aesthetics.Anvil Secateurs: These types of secateurs are shaped like anvils, and bring the blade down in a blunt cutting motion downward on to the stationary secondary blade. 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.