- C50 Carbon Steel blades for lasting sharpness.
- Tubular Steel Handles for maximum strength
- Ergonomic soft feel grips
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What’s the difference between Lawn Edging Shears and Lawn Shears? Edging Shears cut along the edges of the lawn and the Lawn Shears cut flat on the top of the lawn. This makes Lawn Shears great for getting into flat areas that the mower may miss due to obstacles in the way.(e.g. around trees or in corners where walls or decking stop the mower from reaching the edge of the lawn.
It’s good to have a decent pair of lawn edging shears as they always make the edges of lawns next to borders, patios etc. look very neat. For those that don’t know lawn edging shears are quite simply giant scissors with long handles. The long handles allow you to trim the edges of your lawn without the need of you having to bend over or work kneeling down.
Some people use electric/petrol trimmers. These are handy to have and use for some jobs but you’ll never get as tidy looking an edge to your lawn as you will with hand-held lawn edging shears.
With so many lawn edging/lawn shears available I hope this guide of the best lawn edging shears will help you choose and buy the right pair for your gardening needs.
Lets have a look now at our top picks for the best lawn edging shears on the market.
So now you have seen our recommended choices for the best lawn edging shears that are on the market for the UK . Lets move onto some more detailed reviews of the above listed products.
Out of all the Lawn Edging Shears we looked at we believe these to be the best lawn edging shears on our list. They are very good quality, excellent value for money and they come with a 10yr Guarantee made by a well known brand that’s been making tools since 1760.
There actually quite light, they weigh in at only 1.3kg, so you won’t have to worry about your arms or wrists aching all day long whilst you go about trimming your lawn edge.
The blade length on these are a decent size measuring 23cm, with the actual cutting edges measuring 17cm long, made from C50 carbon steel, having been hardened and tempered, helping them to stay sharper for longer. The blades are also polished and lacquered, this lacquer is a form of protection for the blades, protection from rust. You would be glad to hear that they cut really well, they even cut through wet grass however we don’t recommend cutting wet grass.
The handles on these lawn edging shears are made from hollowed steel for extra strength and durability, they measure 35 inches (90cm) from the top of the handle to the bend where you’d rest them when your using them, with comfortable soft feel grips on them. I’m 5ft 10in and they were and absolute pleasure to use.
What can we say about these Wilkinson Sword Lawn Edging Shears, There made by a company that’s been around for over 200 years. However they are more well known for there brand of grooming products rather than there tools.
These shears come with a manufactures 10yr warranty, and they look and feel of these shears just makes you think quality. The handles feel soft and offer good grip and are made from polypropylene and TPR. They are made from tubular steel, given that extra sense of strength. The handles are 85cm long, I’m 5ft 10in and I hand no issues using them.
We cannot complain about cutting performance, they cut beautifully just like slicing through butter. The blades measure 17cm long and are made from carbon steel with a non-stick coating, helping to keep these blades sharper for longer.
The only issue that we found was that these lawn edging shears were heavier than some of the other ones that we have reviewed. These shears weigh 1.7kg, and it can feel like your doing a workout with them, if you have any issues with your wrists or suffer from arthritis then I suggest picking one of the other lawn edging shears we’ve reviewed.
Never heard of Bahco? Well not to worry they are a Swedish tool manufacture that have been making tools since 1886 (they invented the adjustable spanner).
These shears look impressive, we would class these as the heavy duty of lawn edging shears, they just ooze quality. What was the most noticeable was the thickness of the blades, 20cm long and made from hardened steel and coated with Xylan. We usually find xylan on cookware to prevent rusting, sticking, corrosion and improve wear. The blades have a central bolt locking system which prevents jarring, this along with the sharp hardened steel gives you a superb cutting experience.
The handles are 90cm long and made from round orange steel tubes with black plastic covers, which provide a fantastic solid grip. I’m 5ft 10in and I had no issues using them.
The only issue that we found was the same as the above Wilkinson Sword shears is that these lawn edging shears were heavier than some other ones that we have reviewed. These shears weigh 1.9kg, and it can feel like your giving your forearms a full workout with them. If you have any issues with your wrists or suffer from arthritis, then I suggest picking one of the other lawn edging shears we’ve reviewed.
These shears are more expensive than some others we have reviewed, but saying that these lawn edging shears are heavy duty, super tough and built to last.
A pair of Carl Kammerling lawn edging shears had to make it onto the list. These are a fine example of quality German engineering from a company making tools since 1902.
These are the only adjustable lawn edging shears to make our list.
The blades on these edging shears are drop forged, hardened and armour chrome plated for strength and durability. The tension of the blade is adjustable by using the dial mechanism on the blades, which helps to make these self sharpening.
These are very lightweight to use (well actually they’re not) they weigh in at 1.7kg, however you don’t notice that because of just how adjustable they are, they have 7 adjustable positions from 64cm to 105cm. when you’re not using them you can just rest them on the ground and effortlessly pick them again. The handles have very comfortable polymer grips.
These shears are perfect in every way apart from the price. They’re the most expensive pair of edging shears on our list.
Finally, on our list we have Green Blade Lawn Edging Shears. These are great shears but we would only buy them if they’re on special offer or if any of the other lawn edging shears are too expensive. Therefore, these shears are on our list as backup shears.
These shears weigh in at 1.3kg so are right up there with the lightest of shears. The handles are 84cm long with soft foam hand grips on them. One thing is certain: they won’t be slipping out of your hands when they’re sweaty.
The blades are 22cm long made from heat treated carbon steel. We couldn’t complain about the way they cut. They cut just fine..
How do you buy a pair of lawn edging shears? Well, lets go over everything that you should consider when buy a pair of shears,
Check the weight of the shears that you are looking to buy, some are heavier than others, see yourself holding them for a prolonged period. If you suffer from arthritis or problems with your wrists, then we suggest looking for the lightest quality pair you can find.
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