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  Review of Felco Model 6 Classic

  Features

  Anvil hardened steel blade, 219g; 20cm length; wire cutting notch; shock absorber; sap groove, 20mm maximum cutting diameter; right hand only. Two sizes S and L. Non slip handles made from forged aluminium. Parts are replaceable.

  Comments

  Good points: Cuts easily and cleanly a variety of plants and live and dead wood.  Comfortable, lightweight non slip handles that are moulded to hand shape. Repairable.

  Drawbacks: Safety catch difficult to put on with one hand. Right hand only.

  Rating: 88/100

  Price: £46.99

  Stockist: 0116 234 4644 - http://www.felco.ch

  GHI Test Report - June 2009

  
  

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  Review of Gardena Comfort 8792 secateur

  Features

  Bypass non-stick stainless steel blade, 290g; 21cm length; soft grip aluminium handles; wrist strap; sap drain; shock absorber; 22mm maximum cutting diameter; variable size hand opening, S-XL; suitable for right and left hand use.

  Comments

  Good points: Good for herbaceous and woody plants.  Distance between handles can be adjusted for small or large hand sizes.   With some pressure could cut up to 15mm wood.

  Drawbacks: Heavy to use. Handle grip a little thick which made it uncomfortable

  Rating: 83/100

  Price: £37.99

  Stockist: 0844 8444558 - http://www.gardena.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2009

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  Review of Wolf RR-M 7261000 Bypass secateur

  Features

  Bypass non-stick hardened blade, 197g; 19cm length; soft grip handles; wire cutter; wrist strap; shock absorber; 24mm maximum cutting diameter; suitable for right and left hand use. Three sizes; S, M, L.

  Comments

  Good points: Good design and lightweight in use.  Angled head to cut branches nearer to tree trunk. Good for right and left hand users.

  Drawbacks: Struggled to cut thick live and dead wood and some herbaceous material cleanly.

  Rating: 81/100

  Price: £19.99

  Stockist: 01905 353308 - http://www.wolf-garten.com

  GHI Test Report - June 2009

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  Review of Felco 160s Essential secateurs

  Features

  Anvil alloy hardened steel blade, 171g; 20cm length; wire cutting notch; shock absorber; 20mm maximum cutting diameter; right hand only. Composite fibre handles.

  Comments

  Good points:  Good for herbaceous and live and dead tree branches, cuts cleanly and easily.   

  Drawbacks: Safety catch tricky to put on with one hand.  Some pressure needed for thicker live wood.  Suitable for right hand only. Some users found the grip too small.

  Rating: 79/100

  Price: £25.99

  Stockist: 0116 234 4644 - http://www.felco.ch

  GHI Test Report - June 2009

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  Review of Wilkinson Sword Medium Bypass pruner

  Features

  Bypass non stick hardened steel blade; 192g; 190mm length; FibreComp  rotating handles; 20mm maximum cutting diameter; right hand only

  Comments

  Good points:  Good at cutting thick live and dead wood.  Lightweight to use. Protective case for blade for storage.

  Drawbacks: Handle uncomfortable for some users. Not so positive when cutting. 

  Rating: 78/100

  Price: £23.99

  Stockist: 01656 655595 - http://www.wilkinsonswordgarden.com

  GHI Test Report - June 2009

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  Review of Spear and Jackson Razorsharp pruner

  Features

  Bypass chrome blades; 212g; 205mm length; wire cutter; spring torsion; soft grip handles; 19mm maximum cutting diameter; optional extras available including interchangeable blades (Anvil, Flower & Snips blades) plus accessories including a Grafting Knife, Sharpening File & Finger Loop. Suitable for right and left hand use.

  Comments

  Good points: Safety catch easy to put on.  Comfortable soft grip handles to use. Angled head to cut nearer to tree trunk.

  Drawbacks: Optional blades very  tricky to fit.  Didn't always cut very cleanly, hand had a tendency to slip down during use.

  Rating: 76/100

  Price: £17.99

  Stockist: 0114 281 4242 - http://www.spear-and-jackson.com

  GHI Test Report - June 2009

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  Review of Alan Titchmarsh ratchet pruning shears

  Features

  Anvil forged steel blade; 217g; 204mm length; soft grip handles; 20mm maximum cutting diameter; suitable for right and left hand use.

  Comments

  Good points:  Excellent for dead wood cutting with no pressure required. Suitable for right and left hand use.

  Drawbacks: Takes longer to cut all materials due to ratchet action. Poor on soft herbaceous growth and grasses

  Rating: 73/100

  Price: £11.56

  Stockist: 01279 401570 - http://www.bulldogtools.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2009

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  Review of Draper Expert 45312 secateur

  Features

  Bypass non-stick Teflon-S® coated blade, soft grip spring loaded handles, slider button for three jaw opening; 364g; 325mm length; shock absorber; 32mm maximum cutting diameter; suitable for right  hand only

  Comments

  Good points: Adjustable grip size and non slip handles. Sturdy design.

  Drawbacks: Heavy in use. Average at cutting cleanly and struggled to cut thick dead wood.

  Rating: 68/100

  Price: £9.99

  Stockist: 0238 049 4333 - http://www.draper.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2009

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  Review of Gardena Comfort 8793 secateurs

  Features

  Anvil non-stick hardened aluminium blade, 307g; 205mm length; soft grip handles; wrist strap; sap groove; shock absorber; 22mm maximum cutting diameter; variable size hand opening; suitable for right and left hand use.

  Comments

  Good points: Good for herbaceous and woody plants.  Distance between handles can be adjusted for small or large hand sizes.   With some pressure could cut up to 15mm wood.

  Drawbacks: Poor at cutting herbaceous material.  Some users found it slightly heavy.

  Rating: 65/100

  Price: £39.99

  Stockist: 0844 8444558 - http://www.gardena.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - June 2009