Okatsune 103 Bypass Secateurs

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These secateurs are made in Japan by Okatsune and distributed in the UK by Niwaki the premium Japanese garden tool supplier. The blades of this razor-sharp pruner are forged from the finest Japanese steel and enable you to effortlessly cut through branches up to 25mm. Firstly the handles are made from forged aluminium alloy which means there are very strong and lightweight. The Felco Model 7 Classic Secateurs are bypass-type secateurs that have been designed for professionals and they are our new first choice when it comes to secateurs, replacing our previous top choice, the Felco Model 2. The quality just can’t be beaten and no other brand even comes close, you really have to feel the quality to appreciate it.

Okatsune 103 Bypass Secateurs review - BBC Gardeners World

This problem is usually associated with cheaper models that have not been well thought out or use inferior parts where the screws become loose. People with small hands may find using our ‘Best Pick’, slightly difficult to use, with this in mind we have now updated our best picks to include the Felco model 6 because they have proven to be a better choice. Except for the fact that it’s not ideal for people with very small hands and left-handed individuals, it’s hard to find any downsides beyond that but we have great alternatives for small hands and lefties further down. The only negative point regarding these, near-perfect model 2 secateurs, is that they can be a little more difficult for gardeners with small hands to use.The razor sharp, strengthened carbon steel blades give a crisp, effortless, clean cut through stems, roses, shrubbery and light branches. They come with a lifetime warranty which backs up the quality, they are a good all-rounder for most pruning jobs in the garden. A top gardener’s choice in Japan and a great alternative to Felco, these secateurs are simple, strong and razor-sharp. In fact, you don’t even require fingers to open them: you can simply hold the secateurs in your hand and brush the catch against your leg or hip – forwards to unlock, back to lock.

Okatsune Secateurs - Standard No. 103 - Black Bough | Ludlow Okatsune Secateurs - Standard No. 103 - Black Bough | Ludlow

Spare parts that are worn outare widely available and theparts are veryeasy to change and replace if needed. For example, our ‘Best Pick’ has a maximum cutting diameter of 25mm so never try and prune thicker branches because they will eventually break. The two tone handles could be an ode colours of the Japanese flag but allows these secatuers to be found when put down and forgotten. What we like is that these secateurs are very easy to use and don’t seem to fatigue your wrist whilst pruning hardwood type stems such as thick rose branches due to the ergonomic design with an angled head plus cushion-shock absorber.These bypass secateurs are the number 1 choice for professional gardeners in Japan, where pruning has been elevated to genuine art if the famous Higashizawa Rose Park is anything to go by. Okatsune secateurs are a traditional styled Japanese bypass secateurs and have the distinctive red and white handles.

Secateurs 104 – Okatsune Secateurs 104 – Okatsune

There is a soft rubber sleeve over the handle that acts as a shock absorber and makes pruning a little bit more enjoyable. The blades boast an incredibly high Rockwell hardness of 60 to 61, ensuring that the cutting edge remains very sharp, effortlessly slicing through wood. They are also good for gardeners who may have arthritis or weak hands and have difficulty using normal secateurs because they can cut through thicker branches in small stages and then reposition their hands. Behind this site is an actual real person who has worked and has experience with the types of products we review as well as years of knowledge on the topics we cover from actual experience.Type: Ratchet anvil; Cutting Diameter: 22mm; Weight: 130g; Material: Carbon steel with non-stick; Non- replaceable blades; Features a soft-grip handle and a 10-year guarantee What secateur features should I look out for?

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A simple enough purchase to make, you might think – until you start looking around and quickly learn that not all secateurs are created equal. However, topiary expert Lerigo says he found the latch used to open them involved too much fumbling around on ladders for his liking, a situation not helped by cold, numb or gloved hands. Okatsune's razor-sharp secateurs are uniquely forged from the best Izumo Yasugi steel, which is traditionally being used for the Katana swords used by the Samurai. Made by Japanese manufacturers Niwaki, these are of exceptional quality and a perfect fit for smaller hands. They can also be sharpened using a tungsten carbide blade or ceramic stone when needed and this should be done as soon as they start to feel less effective and take a little more effort to use.Personally, we preferred the Felco model 7 but we know some gardeners prefer these, it’s just a personal choice I suppose, both are fantastic choices and way ahead of most other models. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. The big chunky catch at the bottom has a crisp action that’s easy to use, even with cold wet hands or muddy gloves, and the spring is well secured and never accidentally pops out. Made from carbon steel, the blade is tough and the teflon coating offer a clean cut, and rust resistant.