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.

Stockist: 0116 234 4644 www.felco.ch

GHI Test Report - Jun 09

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

Stockist: 0844 8444558 www.gardena.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Jun 09

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.

Stockist: 01905 353308 www.wolf-garten.com

GHI Test Report - Jun 09

Features

Bypass non-stick hardened blade, 196g; 200mm length; soft grip handles; wrist strap; sap drain; shock absorber; 20mm maximum cutting diameter; variable size hand opening; suitable for right and left hand

Comments

Top marks for design. Adjustable for different hand sizes. Bright colour easy to spot. Pressure required to cut thicker wood

Stockist: www.gardena.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Jun 07

Features

Anvil alloy hardened steel blade, 265g; 200mm length; wire cutting notch; shock absorber; 20mm maximum cutting diameter; right hand only. Parts are replaceable

Comments

Revolving handle is more comfortable for prolonged pruning. Angled cutting head made cutting side stems flush with main stems easier. Comprehensive instructions. Heavy to use and struggled to cut a large diameter branch. Good instructions.

Stockist: 0116 234 4644 www.felco.ch

GHI Test Report - Jun 07