Okatsune 103 Bypass Secateurs

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Usually, if they have a larger cutting diameter than most, they are usually, better suitable for larger hands. These secateurs are great for doing work around the garden, work on Niwaki or rough pruning on your bonsai trees. The only downside is that if you have small hands, you may find them a little more difficult to use.

There’s a useful clunky catch at the base for locking the blades together when not in use, improving safety significantly. Shock absorbers take the strain when chopping through woody stems and they’re sturdy without feeling too heavy. The blades of these razor-sharp secateurs are forged from the finest Japanese steel (the same steel from which the Katana sword of the Samurai are made), and enable you to effortlessly cut through branches up to 25 mm, of such as shrubs, roses, fruit trees, and creepers.The quality just can’t be beaten and no other brand even comes close, you really have to feel the quality to appreciate it. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. The blades on these bypass pruners have a non-stick coating for gliding through sappy stems, and there’s also a sap groove. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Bypass secateurs are for cutting living, green growth, for example live stems, branches and plant material .

However, while they promise the standard 20mm cutting capacity I’ve come to expect from many brands, the reality is more like 15mm. Designed to be used in the left hand is another exceptional pair of secateurs from this world leading manufacturer. Please note: By law, we are not permitted to sell a knife or blade to any person under the age of 18. The big chunky catch at the bottom has a crisp action that’s easy to use, even with cold wet hands or muddy gloves, and the spring is well secured and never accidentally pops out. This model continues to blow gardeners away due to its superior quality and clean, precision cutting.

Two safety locks: A safety lock can be found on most secateurs these days to keep the blades closed when not in use. These are perfect for cutting small branches, twigs and overgrown plants where you need to make nice clean cuts. They can both be cleaned the Japanese way with odourless, non-oily camellia oil and also with a “ Crean Mate” – a scouring block for cleaning resin, rust and other gunks from blades. If you struggle to cut with regular secateurs, look for a ratchet bypass secateurs or anvil secateurs. The blades of this razor-sharp pruner are forged from the finest Japanese steel and enable you to effortlessly cut through branches up to 25 mm, of such as shrubs, roses, fruit trees, and creepers.