With secateurs you bring order to your green oases and ensure that they are always beautiful and can thrive magnificently with appropriate cuts. Here you can find out which secateurs are particularly popular - and what you should generally look out for when buying them. Find the best secateurs for your needs with our help!
Gardening is easier to do with good pruning shears
Our recommendations
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GARDENA Pruning Shears B/S XL: Plant-friendly pruning shears with bypass blade for branches and twigs, max. cutting diameter 24 mm, stepless handle opening (8905-20)
EUR 23.90 To the product| Type | bypass |
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| cutting diameter | up to 24 mm |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Handle | infinitely adjustable |
| non-stick coated | Yes |
The Gardena bypass pruning shears BS-XL convinces buyers for a number of good reasons. Since the grip width can be infinitely adjusted to the size of the respective hands, the scissors can be used by everyone in the household. You can only enjoy this level of comfort with a few pruning shears.(17.82€)
In general, the execution seems to be in top hands. Buyers praise not having felt any signs of fatigue even after longer sessions with the scissors - thanks in part to the particularly low weight of just 200 g.
The reviewers are also impressed with the cutting quality. The blade is designed to cut roses and more delicate plants as well as thicker branches effortlessly and, above all, very cleanly.
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Fiskars PowerGear X bypass pruning shears with rolling handle for fresh branches and twigs, non-stick coating, high quality steel, length: 21.5 cm, black/orange, PX92, 1023630
27.49 EUR To the product| Type | bypass |
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| cutting diameter | up to 20 mm |
| Weight | 235g |
| Handle | rolling handle |
| non-stick coated | Yes |
The Amazon reviewers largely agree on the Fiskars PowerGear: The bypass model cuts fresh green up to a diameter of 20 mm absolutely reliably - especially thanks to the patented gear mechanism.
According to customer statements, there is nothing to complain about in terms of quality. It is a sturdy, durable pruning shears.
The advantages of the Fiskars PowerGear also include the "luxurious" rolling handle, which enables wonderfully ergonomic work. Many buyers say they have never held such comfortable scissors in their hands.
The only disadvantage: it is only suitable for right-handers. Men with very large hands are also better off using one of the other recommended secateurs.
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WOLF-Garten - 2-edged pruning shears »Premium Plus« RR 4000; 73AFA004650
28.10 EUR To the product| Type | bypass |
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| cutting diameter | up to 22 mm |
| Weight | 259g |
| Handle | ergonomic |
| non-stick coated | Yes |
The WOLF-Garten Premium Plus pruning shears are a bestseller on Amazon, mainly because of the excellent price-performance ratio. Buyers appreciate that the bypass scissors are suitable for both right-handed and left-handed people.
But: Due to the relatively large opening angle, the scissors are primarily suitable for men (and for women with larger hands).
The model is described by many reviewers as pleasantly smooth-running. Furthermore, several customers say that it is easy and quick to clean - this is primarily due to the non-stick coating on the blade, which also characterizes our other recommended pruning shears.
tips
The WOLF-Garten secateurs are alternatively available as an anvil version in just as high quality.
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WOLF-Garten - Anvil Secateurs »Comfort Plus« RS 2500; 73AFA003650
22.88 EUR To the productPurchase Criteria
Type
bypass: Bypass secateurs are ideal for cutting plants with thinner branches, especially fresh grass and roses. For this reason, bypass models are also often referred to as grass shears or rose shears. If you only garden on the terrace or balcony, a bypass secateurs is the best choice. This is how it works: When cutting, the two blades (cutting edge and shearbar) slide past each other - they pass each other and ensure a precise cut.
anvil: Anvil secateurs handle thicker branches and hedges effortlessly. However, they are completely unsuitable for precision work. In contrast to bypass pruning shears, when cutting with anvil shears, the blade touches the opposite blade plate. In short, you should use an anvil pruning shears for the rough work, while a bypass version is perfect for the finer work.
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Original LÖWE 1 professional anvil secateurs 1.104 with stainless steel blade and non-stick coating - robust and sharp scissors made of stainless steel are ideal for types of wood such as beech ash
31.49 EUR To the productUniversal secateurs: There are also secateurs suitable for any type of cut.
operating mode
Manually: Secateurs for hobby gardeners with a manageable garden are usually mechanical - i.e. operated manually.
Electric/Battery: There are pruning shears that are powered electrically by a battery. These models are recommended for ambitious hobby gardeners and for all professional gardeners with a medium to very large garden. The advantage of high performance is offset by the disadvantage that you always have to have a charged battery.
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GARDENA ClassicCut cordless grass and bush shears set: shrub and lawn edging shears with a cutting width of 8 cm and a cutting length of 12.5 cm, for lawn edges of up to 800 m, incl. blade guard and charger (8887-20)
To the productgrip quality
A high-quality handle is indispensable for literally smooth work. Many different points determine the quality of this component:
- Pruning shears should fit comfortably and securely in your hand
- must not constrict, cut or crush the hand
- must be adapted to the size of your own hand (pay attention to the adjustability of the grip/opening width!)
- rely on left-handed pruning shears if you are left-handed
- Ergonomics thanks to pleasant material, such as multi-part plastic handle shells with integrated inserts, ratchet or roller handle (the handle rotates when the hand is opened and closed, so it virtually merges with the movements of the gardener - expensive!)
Our tip: Test the pruning shears you have ordered to see if you can handle them well. In most online shops, including Amazon, you have a very long right of return, provided the scissors still look neat and new. Don't forget to clean them properly before returning them!
Weight
The weight also affects the ergonomics of the secateurs. The less it weighs, the easier it is for you to work on longer campaigns.
Easy care
The pruning shears should be easy to clean and sharpen, because these two tasks come up regularly - especially if you use the shears very often. In this regard, orient yourself to the opinions of other buyers on the respective product.
equipment
Ideally, important accessories are already included in the scope of delivery of the secateurs - spare parts such as blades, springs and fasteners as well as grinding tools are important.
youtubefrequently asked Questions
What are pruning shears?
The secateurs are an essential utensil for every hobby and professional gardener. Whether in the garden, on the terrace or on the balcony: You should always use professional pruning shears to cut plants - and leave the unsuitable household scissors aside. Every pruner consists of a special blade and a handle. If necessary, it also has a motor or battery - in the case of an electric drive.
What does the ratchet function mean on garden shears?
If a secateurs has the so-called ratchet function, the gardener has to use less force when cutting. With a multi-stage ratchet system, the handle of the scissors is continuously closed with light pressure as far as it will go and opened again - until the cutting process is complete. Garden shears with a ratchet are recommended for gardeners with limited mobility in their hands.
our recommendation
Connex Ratchet Secateurs 205 mm / Pruning Shears / Hand Pruners / Pruning Shears / FLOR70361
22.84 EUR To the productWhat distinguishes a Japanese pruning shears?
Japanese secateurs have Japanese steel blades. They are considered to be of particularly high quality. Strong, sharp edges ensure optimal - thoroughly precise - cuts, which are important in a Japanese garden.
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Original Japanese professional secateurs ultra light carbon steel ZS-190
EUR 34.90 To the productWhat brands are good for pruning shears?
Here is a selection of brands that offer high-quality pruning shears:
- Gardena
- felco
- Fiskars
- WOLF garden
Is there a test by Stiftung Warentest?
Yes, the last tests and comparisons of various secateurs were carried out by Stiftung Warentest in 2010 and 2015. In 2010, Gardena's Comfort Smart and WOLF-Garten's RS22 took first place; In 2015, the Original Löwe 8.107 and the Gardena Comfort 8787 were chosen as the test winners.
equipment
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If you also want to use your pruning shears to cut lawn edges, it makes sense to use them with a handle in order to achieve the most even and attractive result possible. Be sure to buy secateurs that either come with a handle or can at least be retrofitted with this tool.
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Fiskars lawn edging shears with handle, with servo system, length: 100 cm, steel blades/plastic handle and handle, GS46, 1000590
41.14 EUR To the productreplacement blades
Ideally, replacement blades are already part of the scope of delivery - otherwise we recommend ordering the right versions for the garden shears in order to be well equipped in the long term and to be able to react directly if necessary. Prefer replacement blades that come from the manufacturer of your secateurs.