Lightweight shears weighing 1 – 1.5kg are best for edging medium/large lawns . They’ll be easier on the arms when used for long periods. However, some of the larger, quality shears weigh over 2kg, as you’ll see below.

Anything over 2 kg will likely feel heavy to most gardeners after prolonged use. Although manageable, you may want to choose a lighter tool if you get tired easily, struggle with mobility, or don’t have a lot of upper-body strength. Shears that way over 2 kg probably aren’t the best choice for larger gardens. White Glove Delivery is available on many lawnmowers & other highlighted products and is offered free to customers within a 30-mile radius of our showroom. Learn more. The overall length of these Bahco edging shears is 95cm and the cutting blades are around 18cm long. I’m not sure of the exact weight of this model but they felt similar to the Wilkinson sword and had a fair bit of weight to them. This usually means that they are made from solid stuff though, so you can’t have everything.

The tops of the handles are coated with rubber, which provides good grip and control over the tool. If you want to avoid using electric edgers, but don’t want to spend more money than necessary on a pair of shears, these are a good option to consider. This is good to look out for. Whilst cheaper shears can be tempting, untreated metal blades made from poor quality steel won’t cut as fluidly. You may find you’re having to work harder than you would if the blades were better quality.

If you’re looking to cut the tops of your grass, in places where perhaps the mower can’t reach, you’ll want lawn shears. If you want to sort out the edges of your lawn, go for lawn edging shears. You can’t easily use one type of tool for both tasks. The handles on this product feel strong and very sturdy but the overall product is actually very light and I could swing these about with ease for hours without getting unwanted aches. The soft grip handle tops also helped in this department. Just about everything about these edging shears shouts good build quality, from the handles, to the grips, to the blades, but that quality comes at a cost and that cost is manoeuvrability. Shorter blades, measuring between 17 – 21 cm are better for smaller gardens and getting into more intricate areas. If your garden has shallow verges, you may find it easier to work with smaller blades.

Razorsharp Steel Telescopic Edging Shears

Longer blades, measuring 21 cm + are more suitable for bigger gardens because they allow more edge to be cut in one go. However, be aware that the bigger the blade, the more depth it needs to open fully. If your verge edges are quite shallow, you may find that longer blades often end up digging into the dirt when you open them. Enter: lawn edging shears. Capable of taking your lawn from an 8 to a 10, they trim and neaten the grass at the edge of your lawn to produce a crisp finish. Even so, these are some of the best lawn edging shears on the market due to their quality and the results that they offer. In most gardens, they will work well to crisply neaten up grass edges – just make sure the weight will be manageable. Wilkinson swords are known for offering long guarantees on their products and this one is no exception. The Brand is offering a 10 year guarantee against faulty material or workmanship, and their confidence in these edging shears inspires confidence from me too.

If you want to elevate the appearance of your lawn after mowing, you may find that lawn edging shears are what you’ve been missing. Our range of secateurs includes both bypass and anvil designs, offering easy precision cutting for any type of pruning. The blades are suitable for cutting small branches and trimming your plants to encourage new growth. To sharpen the blades, use a large single cut mill file. If you have a vice, put the shears in these to hold them still, otherwise brace them against a solid object. When sharpening, follow the angle of the blade’s edge – only sharpening the outside of the blades. Dragging the file up the blade towards you will damage the blade. Instead, it should be pushed away from you down towards the tip using a long smooth stroke. Returned to the top of the blade to start again. Usually, when you go with a budget gardening tool, you have to expect that you will have to put up with the fact that they aren’t made from the best materials, or the build quality is slightly suspect. Another consideration is the handle length. If you’re 5’10” (178cm) or above, opt for shears with a total handle length of over 100cm . For those under 5’8”, a handle length of 80 – 90cm will be ideal.

The Professional's choice of hand tools

Lawn edging shears traditionally have long handles which allow them to be used from a standing position. However, if the handle is too short or too long, it could arguably be more uncomfortable than simply working kneeling down. The tubular-steel handles are 90 cm long, and the tool measures 100 cm in total. Although they are some of the longest edging shears on the market, they may still be uncomfortable for those over 6 ft tall to use for extended periods.