We also loved the telescopic handles, which had an incredibly smooth motion – all too often telescopic handles just don’t cut the mustard. As we’ve mentioned, we’re prone to clumsiness, so the trip hazard-reducing, bright-orange splashes of colour on these shears were a major bonus on the odd (read: repeated) occasions when we absent-mindedly left these shears lying in long grass. Sophie Conran, of the legendary British design dynasty, has created a thing of beauty – elegant shears with tactile FSC-certified ash handles adorned with a brass plaque, paired with drop-forged carbon steel blades. The excellent Flip-Lok extension system makes the handles easy to extend to the exact length you want, then simply retract them when you’re finished for easy storage! If you already have a Trade account with us we can now offer you the option of joining our online Trade members area.

We didn’t have to be topiary experts to appreciate the incredibly neat cuts made by these shears, and the generous battery life of 110 minutes meant we had more than enough juice to tend to our lawn edges and shrubs in a single shearing session. The handles are incredibly tactile, and although we were initially sceptical about the angled design, this aspect absolutely transformed the speed with which we could tidy up the edges of our lawn, while also making it much easier to prune awkwardly angled branches.The sharper the shears, the cleaner the cut and the less likely the leaves will be damaged,” says Mark Gregory, designer of the Savills Garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2023. The tapered blades are ideal for precision trimming a wide range of plants, and despite a rather lengthy pruning session, we experienced zero wrist ache, thanks to the ultra-lightweight aluminium handles.

These shears were tested on everything from gladiolas to grass (who doesn’t want a perfect lawn, after all?Once you’ve invested in your shears, you’ll want to take good care of them, to ensure they perform better and last longer. Being prone to clumsiness, the blade covers, trigger locks and ergonomic rubberised handle were massively appreciated. The slender handles paired with the elongated blades gave us plenty of reach, while bright yellow touches ensure they stand out.

The shock absorbing buffers reduce jarring, while the oval profile handles provide strength and comfort. Oliver Hill, founder of gardening site GardenList, suggests taking a moment to figure out what gardening tasks you’ll be undertaking. You can also adjust the blade tension to ensure that you can maintain the perfect cut over long periods of use.E. coating reduces friction, making these garden shears ideal for all green growth as well as light woody growth. Prior to reviewing these, we’re not sure we’d have been convinced about the value of dedicated vegetable shears, but we’re officially converts, largely due to the ultra-sharp blades, which have a serrated edge to prevent slippage – a major bonus when you’re pruning around your prized tomatoes. C50 carbon steel blades for lasting sharpness • Polished and laquered blades for rust resistance • .