Kent & Stowe Traditional Bypass and Anvil Secateurs, Duel Pack

• Twin pack of bypass and anvil secateurs
• Drop forged high-quality carbon steel non-stick blades
• Ideal for deadheading, taking cuttings, pruning and cutting shoots down to the nearest bud
• Cutting diameter: 18mm
• 5-year guarantee

These traditional style Bypass action secateurs have 2 sharpened blades that pass over each other to make a clean and precise healthy cut, like a Pair of scissors. They are therefore ideal for cutting delicate stems as a Bypass action is less likely to cause bruising to the stem. Ideal for deadheading, taking cuttings, pruning and cutting shoots down to the nearest bud, these handy Bypass secateurs are invaluable as part of your gardening kit. while the traditional style anvil action secateurs have one blade that closes onto a cutting block, like a knife to a chopping board. An anvil cut is more powerful than a Bypass cut meaning minimal effort is required. They are therefore ideal for pruning for mature hard and dead wood, they are therefore not recommended for pruning green live wood as this will crush and bruise the stem. They are particularly Useful for tough woody pruning where less effort is required this set contains both Bypass secateurs and anvil Secateurs essential for keeping your garden pruned and tidy. they are particularly Useful for the general pruning of live green wood, shrubs and roses. Bypass secateurs, however, are not good for using on dead wood as this will quickly blunt the blades. the secateurs have drop forged, high quality carbon steel non-stick blades for strength and durability and come with a 5 year guarantee aftercare - to keep these blades in good condition Wipe with an oiled cloth after each use and sharpen when necessary.