Hand Tools & Pruning
Hedge Shears
A pair of long-handled shears that trims hedges and shrubs to a clean line in a few passes, without a power tool.
- Wavy second blade
- Long cutting length
- Cushioned handle ends
- Shock-absorbing stop
About this product
How the Hedge Shears works
Hedge shears do one job: they take the soft, leafy growth off the outside of a hedge so it keeps a neat, even shape. The long steel blades cover a wide strip with every stroke, which makes straight edges easier to achieve than with a small pair of secateurs.
One blade is plain and the other has a gently waved edge. The waves grip the stems as the blades close, so leaves and thin twigs are cut instead of slipping away from the edge, which is a common annoyance with smooth blades.
The handles are long and finished in yellow and black, with soft rubber at the ends so the palms are not squeezed against bare metal. A rubber stop between the handles takes the shock when the blades close, which keeps the wrists fresher over a long border.
Before you buy the Hedge Shears
Hand shears suit small hedges, topiary and shrubs where a power trimmer would be noisy or overkill. Choose a pair that feels balanced in your hands, because you will use them for long stretches. For long runs of tall hedge, a powered trimmer will save your arms.
Specifications
Specifications
Hedge Shears: the specifications
| Product type | Hedge shears, hand-operated |
|---|---|
| Blades | Steel; one straight, one wavy-edged |
| Handles | Long, yellow and black with rubber ends |
| Best for | Soft leafy growth and thin twigs |
| Supplied as | Single units or cartons |
| Blade length and weight | On request |
Sizes available
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Key features of the Hedge Shears
Wavy second blade
Holds stems steady while the straight blade slices them.
Long cutting length
Each stroke trims a broad strip, so a hedge is finished in fewer passes.
Cushioned handle ends
Soft rubber grips protect the palms on long runs.
Shock-absorbing stop
A rubber buffer stops the handles knocking together.
Questions
Questions about the Hedge Shears
No. They are meant for soft growth and twigs. For stems as thick as a finger or more, use loppers or a pruning saw.
