Wilkinson Sword Lawn shears 1111137WF Long Handled

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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. While not all grass shears are built with identical purposes in mind, they all should cleanly slice through fresh grass and other fine herbaceous vegetation that a lawn mower leaves behind. Some of the more robust shears are built for multipurpose garden trimming, such as clipping stray shoots on a hedge or harvesting cut flowers and culinary herbs. For each tool, we considered the way it was marketed, what the manufacturer promises, and how a consumer may actually use and abuse it after the newness wears off. A short blade works best for curved edges to get the right arch in the snip, and they’re usually lighter, too. Unlike some edging shears, that catch on themselves whilst cutting, these glide past each other without excessive friction. It’s also possible to adjust the blade tension, with a dial on the blade if necessary. No tools (like a screwdriver) are needed to adjust the tension, which makes it very easy to do. Some grasses are tougher than others, requiring stronger shears. For stubborn coarse grasses, leaves, and stems, use these swivel-blade shears from Kings County Tools. The blades rotate either 45 or 90 degrees, giving more options for trimming than a fixed blade but less flexibility than shears with a 360-degree rotation.

Clean your grass shears first. Before sharpening, make sure you remove all the dirt, grime, sap, and other substances that may have accumulated on your grass shears. Some buyers will use a strimmer to do that, but these can be quite messy. They will certainly remove the grass but it does go everywhere. That is why some buyers will use shears for the tidy up. You can of course buy hand shears to do this and they are usually a cheaper option.Holding these shears is as nice as it gets with their ergonomically shaped handles, a comfortable grip, and a 5.63-inch handle length. A power spring fuels the cutting power of these shears, reducing the effort required by the user. The thin profile and good balance of these 13-ounce shears keep the wrist comfortable while in use. We rounded up a collection of the most popular handheld grass shears and personally tested them for quality, comfort, cutting action, and overall use. Find out how each one performed later in this article. But first, here’s a preview of the list, followed by some helpful shopping considerations that informed our shopping and testing processes. Dry your grass shears. After thoroughly cleaning your grass shears, be sure to dry them off to help prevent rust. The most important feature to consider is whether you want long-handle grass shears that must be operated with both hands or shears that offer one-handed operation. Two-handed models have much less flexibility, but they are more powerful and built to last. One-handed models offer a wide range of features that are not available on two-handed models, but they are designed for lighter-duty tasks. Materials The tubular-steel handles are 90 cm long, and the tool measures 100 cm in total. Although they are some of the longest edging shears on the market, they may still be uncomfortable for those over 6 ft tall to use for extended periods.

To get the best performance from your long-handle grass shears, you need to keep them sharp. For most homeowners, this is something that only needs to be done once each year. When sharpening your grass shears, keep these tips in mind.Although they may be most famed for their razors, Wilkinson Sword do a good line in gardening tools as well, as demonstrated by their Long Handled Edging Shears. As you might expect from Wilkinson Sword, the cutting blades are particularly well designed. We tested the Kings County Tools grass shears on a mix of tall fescue, clover, and Bermuda grass. Where some of the lightweight tools became bogged down with sappy plant debris, these shears continued cutting undeterred. They are heavier than some of the others, but well balanced with a midheight rise in the handles and smooth cutting action. Lawn shears are meant to clip blades of grass or weeds that pop up in the middle of the lawn, as the blades on lawn shears are horizontal. With vertical, scissor-like blades, edging shears clean up the edges of a driveway or around flower beds. Q. Can grass shears also cut through small roots and branches? Even though you might not think your yard needs it, it’s best to trim your lawn with long-handle grass shears after every mowing. FAQ