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In a nutshell

Anvil secateurs with a SK5 carbon steel blade and plastic-coated handles that are easy to use and have a five-year guarantee.

What we tested

  • Handling
    A star rating of 3.0 out of 5.
  • Cutting
    A star rating of 3.0 out of 5.
  • Maintenance
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
  • Value for money
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
Overall Rating
A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Pros

  • Well balanced with a good grip
  • Central safety catch is easy to use

Cons

  • The spring is stiff
  • Complicated to dismantle with lots of different screws to undo

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What are Kent and Stowe Professional Anvil secateurs like to use?

Comfortable and light, these are easy to hold and have a good grip. The blades open wide and they have a handy wire cutting notch. The catch has two positions so that you can alter the span of the handle so any size hand can use them but we thought it barely made a difference.

Are Kent and Stowe Professional Anvil secateurs good value for money?

Handcrafted secateurs these have a five-year guarantee and the blade can be removed for sharpening and replacing.

Who Kent and Stowe Professional Anvil secateurs most useful for?

Gardeners with tough woody pruning jobs rather than everyday snipping and tidying.

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