Professional Bypass Secateurs with SK5 Carbon Steel Blades | Japanese Garden Pruners

These are bypass secateurs for those who expect to prune year after year, not just this season. If you have shrubs, fruit trees or roses that need regular attention, you will find these up to the task, with blades that cut cleanly and handles that sit well in the hand.

The blades are made to a Japanese standard, and in our experience, they will take on woody stems and stubborn branches without bruising or tearing. The bypass action is what you want for live growth, as it gives a neat cut that heals quickly, and the wide opening means you can manage thicker stems without forcing the tool or your wrist. The handles are full metal alloy, which gives a reassuring weight and balance; you will notice the difference if you have used lighter, flimsier secateurs that twist or flex under pressure.

Most people, in our view, do not clean their secateurs often enough, and that is where trouble starts. Wipe the blades after use, keep them dry, and a drop of oil now and then will see them through many seasons. The silicone grip is non-slip, which matters more than you think when you are working in damp weather or with gloves on. There is no great trick to using these: open them fully, let the blades do the work, and avoid twisting as you cut.

Use these bypass secateurs for pruning roses, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials. They are best suited to live wood rather than dead, and you will find the clean cut helps plants recover quickly. Over time, a good pair of secateurs saves you effort and reduces waste, as you are not hacking at stems or replacing broken tools every spring.

• Bypass secateurs with SK5 carbon steel blades made to Japanese standard
• Full metal alloy handles for balance and weight
• Wide blade opening for thicker stems
• Ergonomic handle with non-slip silicone grip
• Suitable for pruning live wood: roses, shrubs, fruit trees, perennials
• Wipe blades after use and oil occasionally for longer life
• Not intended for cutting dead wood or wire

If you have been making do with blunt or flimsy secateurs, you will notice the difference in the first afternoon. Prune at the right time for each plant, keep the blades clean, and these will see you through many years of steady work. There is no need to replace what does the job properly the first time.