Okatsune 103 Bypass Secateurs

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New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge, especially if you’re box clipping (you need REALLY sharp blades to get a good finish with box).

They also come with a red and white handle, making them easy to spot in the plantation or garden, or even when you’ve thrown them in the back of the truck or shed. The blade has been grinded at two angles, so it will also smoothly cut through wood and will not unnecessarily damage the plant. Well made from the finest Japanese Izumo Yasugi steel the blades stay sharp for a long time giving a clean and precise cut without giving much effort. If you notice a decline in cutting effectiveness, you can sharpen the blades using the Okatsune whetstone.Western secateur brands depend on cushioning and gearing for a smooth feel, whilst these have a more direct action which results in an efficient and clean cut. Lancaster's Gardencare is a separate company and we refer landscaping enquiries to them as a free service.

Unlike normal secateurs, which rely on cushioning and gearing for a smooth feel, these have a more direct action resulting in a very clean, efficient cut. They are hard to lose with the red and white handles helping them to show up amongst clippings – red stands out during the day, white in the evenings!

The blade has been grinded in two angles, so it will also smoothly cut through wood, and will not unnecessarily damage the plant. Izumo Yasugi steel is characterised by a high carbon content and is forged by the best master blacksmiths of Japan, using an age-old technology. The red shows up well in daylight, while the white will show up at night so these secateurs will never get lost in your garden. 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 thick. Therefore, the blades stay sharp for a long time and they consistently give a clean and precise cut in the wood, without giving much effort.

The blades of this razor-sharp pruner are forged from the finest Japanese steel (the same steel from which the Katana sword of the Samurai are made), and enable you to effortlessly cut through branches up to 25 mm, of such as shrubs, roses, fruit trees, and creepers. These simple yet strong secateurs, with their specially engineered blade angle, provide a smooth clean cut without crushing. Blades forged from the finest Izumo Yasugi steel, renowned for exceptional hardness and long-lasting sharpness. If the initial age verification is unsuccessful, we will contact you asking you to provide further information to prove that you are aged 18 or over.If you notice that the shears are cutting less well, you can grind them using the Okatsune whetstone (Okatsune 412). These 8" sharp, strong and simply designed Okatsune secateurs are a must have item for both professional or amateur gardeners alike. The steel is hardened to 60 to 61 on the Rockwell scale for a long lasting edge and the handles covered in red and white grips, both for comfort and because the red is highly visible in daylight, whilst the white can be seen more easily at night. The big chunky catch at the bottom has a crisp action that is easy to use, even with cold wet hands or muddy gloves and the spring is well secured and will never accidentally pop out.