At the ends of the handles are rubber foam grips with ribbed and curved sides so that they fit in the hand more naturally and also provide better grip and prevent slipping once you start sweating. I found these grips comfortable enough and they certainly didn’t leave me with any blisters after using these edging shears for a while, but I do have fairly tough old hands. Weighing 2.4 kg, these shears are a little heavier than many others on the market and require reasonable upper-body strength to use. They also need to be used on edges that have quite a deep gully, due to the depth of the blades, and will be more difficult to use on shallow edges.

The handles on this product feel strong and very sturdy but the overall product is actually very light and I could swing these about with ease for hours without getting unwanted aches. The soft grip handle tops also helped in this department. The tubular-steel handles are 90 cm long, and the tool measures 100 cm in total. Although they are some of the longest edging shears on the market, they may still be uncomfortable for those over 6 ft tall to use for extended periods. Choosing the best lawn edging shears will depend on your height, budget and garden. The following information should help give you more of an idea what to look out for. Confusingly, there are similar products with very similar names from this brand, the only difference is the word ‘steel’ added between the Razorsharp and edging shears. Please note that the right to return goods which are not faulty does not apply to any goods which have been made to your own specifications.

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Downtown Ercol Jellycat Joseph Joseph LEGO Mastercraft Parker Knoll Smeg Stressless Wood Bros All Brands If you would prefer to have reasonably light shears, that are still robust, you should consider models that weight between 1 – 1.5 kg. There are also lighter shears available on the market, but they may not be as robust or durable. What Type of Blade to Look Out For As this is the thing you’ll be holding onto the most it is important to get something you are happy with. Aluminium shafts are very rust resistant and lightweight but might not be the strongest. Tubular steel will give you a sturdier feel but can make the tool heavier – however, unlike garden loppers, strength is less important as they don’t do the same hard work so a bit less strength won’t hurt you. Tubular steel shaft is much stronger than alternative aluminium Well, you could get a tape measure out and see how far it is to the ground from where your hands hang down in front of you and then search for products with that length, or you could invest in these telescopic edging shears from Faithfull. Then there are hard wearing plastics like polypropylene and good old wooden handles. Whichever you decide to go with, make sure that there are some nice soft grips on them or you might find yourself nursing blisters after too long. Telescopic edging shears

However, carbon steel blades to blunt faster so you do need to keep on top of maintenance to keep them cutting optimally. You will also have to oil them from time to time too as carbon steel isn’t as rust and corrosion resistant as aluminium or stainless steel. Alexander & James Buoyant Upholstery Celebrity Downtown Ercol G Plan Parker Knoll Sherborne Stressless Wood Bros All Brands

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In length, these shears measure 95 cm and have lacquered, hardwood handles that are relatively easy to hold onto. They have no grips added onto them, so wearing rubberised gardening gloves will help. Gifts Fragrance Food Treats Jewellery & Jewellery Boxes Novelty Gifts Special Occasions Stationery All Christmas While there are some similarities between the two, we think that this particular model is slightly superior for a few reasons that we will highlight here. Speaking of comfort, there are plastic sleeves on the top sections of the handles to help with grip, making the shears easier to hold. Different brands and models use different materials for their blades. Each with their pros and cons. Carbon steel is known for its hardness and the fact that you can get a razor sharp edge, but some blades of this type can be brittle and need a special coating to make them resistant to rust and corrosion. Stainless steel blades require less maintenance and are good at fighting off rust so they are generally considered more durable but it is harder to get the sharpness that matches a carbon steel blade. Something like 420HC is high carbon steel and ideal for blades. High quality steel with high carbon content and a good heat treat retains blade edge the best Buffers