Some weeks ago I reviewed the Wilkinson Sword Edging Blade, which was rather a revelation to me as I suddenly found I had neatly edged borders. I also since discovered why the neighbours who taught me how to garden when I was very young used to tell me not to stand on the edge of the border as it makes them collapse. Lesson-learned.
I have now given my lawn its first cut of the year. It did not quite need it, but it also sort of did. After completing the mow I decided it was time to give the Edging Shears, that Wilkinson Sword had sent to me to trial, their first outing.
I do own a pair of edging shears that I must have bought over twenty years ago. They are rusty but still cut after a fashion. These new edging shears were just a total joy to work with.
The blades are made of carbon steel and are'precision ground'. They cut like a dream and make a very satisfying cutty sound as they do so. There is something about the snick-snick-snick sound of a good pair of blades that makes me very happy. Like most gardeners I like my tools sharp (when they should be sharp).
The handles are 850cm long and are very comfortable to use. I found I was not bending over to use them as I sometimes do with my old pair. This made my back very appreciative of them.
and the result..... very nice neat edges. This part of the garden is the area where I most like to see clean lines and the blades made quick work of the task. I can happily recommend them.
Wilkinson Sword Long Handled Edging Shears
Wilkinson Sword Long Handled Edging Shears
What does this tell us? ANY pair of shears will cut well, provided the "Bite" between the two blades covers the whole length [surprisingly often, even on brand -new shears, it doesn't], and the bades are sharp.. The lack of quality only shows through after long use. Then the blades "Kissing Faces" wear, and the pivot comes loose. Please review again, after 5 years.
ReplyDeleteHi - it’s 7 years later and I still use them.
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