Spear and Jackson Razorsharp Steel Telescopic Lawn Shears 4911RSS, Gray

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verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ 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. The tubular steel handles felt strong and sturdy, more so than I expected for the low price, but the angle of the grips and handles themselves gave me the same trouble as the Bahco after a while- tired wrist and forearm muscles. I know this is unavoidable for the most part, and your arms and wrists will always get tired when using shears for a long time, but these started causing me problems a little faster than some of the other edging shears we tested.

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. 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 BuffersWhen it comes to brands that are trusted names, Wilkinson sword is right up there with the best of them and for the most part, have been producing high quality products for centuries. Even after mowing your lawn from top to bottom, the edges can still look a little wobbly and untidy. Even so, these are some of the best lawn edging shears on the market due to their quality and the results that they offer. In most gardens, they will work well to crisply neaten up grass edges – just make sure the weight will be manageable. 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.

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.

Why choose the Darlac Telescopic Lawn Shear?

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. This is good to look out for. Whilst cheaper shears can be tempting, untreated metal blades made from poor quality steel won’t cut as fluidly. You may find you’re having to work harder than you would if the blades were better quality. 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. For a start, the first thing that grabs your attention is that there is only one handle. So how does the cutting motion work? I found myself thinking. I laid them on the floor and started thinking how?

If the last set of shears were a high quality budget model. These servo-system edging shears from Fiskars are definitely a premium product, with it sporting some nice little design features for the extra bit of money you need to shell out for them.Telescopic edging shears are great because they take the guesswork out of what is the right length for you. It also means that they can be used effectively and comfortably by different people. When buying telescopic edging shears, it is my advice to always go for the premium models as very cheap ones will no doubt cause you problems. Blade material – the quality of the steel The shears can be used by either a right- or left-handed user – they possibly favour right-handed use, but are comfortable enough to be used by a left-handed person as well. Lawn edging shears are very low maintenance, but most will still require sharpening every once in a while. Before you begin, assess whether you are comfortable to sharpen the blades yourself. Shear blades are sharp and could cause serious injury if not treated correctly. If you have any doubts, take them to a professional. Made by Bulldog, a company based in Wigan, UK, these shears are the only model with a fibreglass handle to have gained a spot on this list. As a lightweight but durable material, the fibreglass shaft helps with manageability. The shears weigh 1.81 kg in total.