Wilkinson Sword Lawn shears 1111137WF Long Handled

Product Information

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

Bell & Stocchero Bentley Designs Daro Desser Downtown Ercol Julian Bowen LG Outdoor Stressless Wood Bros All Brands These are currently priced sensibly and are easily the heavy duty commercial choice – they are a very good deal for such a well put together garden tool.Wilkinson swords are known for offering long guarantees on their products and this one is no exception. The Brand is offering a 10 year guarantee against faulty material or workmanship, and their confidence in these edging shears inspires confidence from me too. 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. Fiskar have chosen heated steel as the material for the blades on these edging shears to give them more strength and durability, and there is a cushioned ‘bumper’ to reduce jarring and strain on the user.

Our final reviewed product is another set of edging shears from Finish brand Fiskars, makers of the innovative ‘servo-system’ shears we reviewed earlier. At the top of the handles are large, yet soft and comfortable grips made from rubber that are designed to be anti-slip and they work really well. I used these shears without gloves on for a short while and I liked the way they felt in my hands, secure but still comfortable. The 33 inch long handles certainly feel sturdier than the aluminium ones in our first review, but that doesn’t mean that they are more durable, they just feel more rigid as they are made from tubular steel and don’t have the slight flex of aluminium. In the end, handle material is a matter of preference, some prefer good old, solid steel, while others like the lightweight, rust free properties of aluminium.

Cutting

Some edging shears have self-sharpening blades. The angle at which the blades work produces a small amount of friction, which means the blades sharpen with every cut. It’s easy to tell the different between the two: lawn shears have blades that protrude out to the front, at roughly a 120° angle to the handle. Lawn edging shears have blades that face sideways, to make it easier to cut along the edge. The handles move smoothly, with a crisp cutting motion, and don’t catch or bounce when they come together.

Thankfully, the grips on these handles are made from a combination of polypropylene for strength, and TPR for softness and grip, and they really help to keep the tool under control. This makes them comfortable to manoeuvre and use for prolonged periods; plus, on top of this, they have the addition of non-slip handles for better grip. As a result of these three factors, they’re some of the best edging shears in terms of comfort, particularly for taller gardeners who may have to stoop a lot when using other models. Offering a good combination of affordability, quality and value, these Bulldog Premier Edging Shears are some of the best edging shears to buy if you’re after a mid-range option. They’re not as expensive as premium shears, but still offer quality construction and durability. Remember that shears with long handles (which aren’t telescopic) will require more storage space. Weight and Manageability 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.Bahco tools have a good reputation for quality and value, and their P75 Lawn Edging Shears are no different. 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. Alexander & James Buoyant Upholstery Celebrity Downtown Ercol G Plan Parker Knoll Sherborne Stressless Wood Bros All Brands