Okatsune 103 Bypass Secateurs

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Do not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material (even bamboo fibres and some very hard woods, especially knots and burrs, can damage steel edges)

If you have smaller hands then some secateurs may be difficult or uncomfortable to use because the handles open too wide for you to get your hands around, or simply are too large. Some models are have been designed with smaller hands in mind such as theFelco Model 6 Secateurs. Usually, if they have a larger cutting diameter than most, they are usually, better suitable for larger hands. Are you left-handed? 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 suffer fromcarpal tunnel, arthritis or have the distinct disadvantage of having smaller or weak hands, then these are the best choice for you.There is a good reason the handles are different colours. So they are easy to spot in low light & sunny conditions. Very clever! Beware of cheap secateurs with stainless steel blades. Stainless steel is softer than hardened steel and will not stay sharp as long, blunt blades are never a good thing on pruning shears. The blade has been grinded in two angles, so it will also smoothly cut through wood, and will not unnecessarily damage the plant. Due to the unique shape of the hollow ground blade the sap flows away from the blade, and the blades will not come apart. The V-shape of the spring ensures that the cutting load is distributed evenly over the length of the spring which guarantees a smooth closing. These bypass secateurs are made with high-quality materials. And their blades are normally coated with titanium or Teflon coating that helps prevent any rusting caused by the tree pulp.

Awarded a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy award for best bypass for comfort the handles of these secateurs have an aluminium frame with a sustainably sourced FSC-certified ash insert. This smooth wood is comfortable to hold and offers a great grip, even without gardening gloves. They're suitable for both right and left handed gardeners and although the secateurs are lightweight, at just 330g, they still feel robust and hard wearing. My only criticism is that they are on the small side for my feminine hand, but I do do a lot of gardening and my hands are probably on the beefy side. If I was buying them again, I’d chose the larger size. These pruning shears are designed with the serious gardener with medium to heavy duty use in mind and with these secateurs it is easy to see why they probably the most coveted pair of secateurs around.Wire-cutter: This is a small notch at the innermost point when the blades are fully open. Put the wire in this notch and it’ll be cut as the blades close.