The first advantage that these edging shears have over their sibling, is that instead of steel, the handles are made from aluminium. In our opinion aluminium is a superior material because it is lighter, doesn’t rust, and doesn’t corrode. At just over 1 kg, you can wield these edging shears all day without worrying about any aches and strains creeping up on you.

At the ends of the handles are rubber foam grips with ribbed and curved sides so that they fit in the hand more naturally and also provide better grip and prevent slipping once you start sweating. I found these grips comfortable enough and they certainly didn’t leave me with any blisters after using these edging shears for a while, but I do have fairly tough old hands. Telescopic edging shears are great because they take the guesswork out of what is the right length for you. It also means that they can be used effectively and comfortably by different people. When buying telescopic edging shears, it is my advice to always go for the premium models as very cheap ones will no doubt cause you problems. Blade material – the quality of the steel Fiskars have opted to make the blades for this model out of stainless steel for increased longevity. Usually this means the blades aren’t as sharp as carbon steel, but these did a great job of cutting through everything I aimed them at, so no complaints there.However, carbon steel blades to blunt faster so you do need to keep on top of maintenance to keep them cutting optimally. You will also have to oil them from time to time too as carbon steel isn’t as rust and corrosion resistant as aluminium or stainless steel. As this is the thing you’ll be holding onto the most it is important to get something you are happy with. Aluminium shafts are very rust resistant and lightweight but might not be the strongest. Tubular steel will give you a sturdier feel but can make the tool heavier – however, unlike garden loppers, strength is less important as they don’t do the same hard work so a bit less strength won’t hurt you. Tubular steel shaft is much stronger than alternative aluminium For a start, the first thing that grabs your attention is that there is only one handle. So how does the cutting motion work? I found myself thinking. I laid them on the floor and started thinking how? Larger items over 30kg can only be delivered Monday to Friday. Please allow up to two working days for these deliveries. Please note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property.

PLEASE NOTE: Turf, Wildflower Turf, Sedum Mats and bulk Bag products are delivered on a pallet and can only be delivered to the kerbside. On the other hand, some people might not like the more flexible feel to the handles and prefer the solidity of steel, so that’s something to think about.

It’s worth nothing that you would do well to lean your blades after every use, but the reality is in my home, that just doesn’t happen. So the best thing is to make sure that you have a can of WD-40 on hand, or some decent oil. Keeping the blades oiled through Winter will save you rust and clean up come Spring. Sharpening your blades is generally easiest with a file. I put mine in a vice and use some high grit sandpaper. After, oil them up and this will keep the rust away and useable for years to come. This chap is well worth watching, his video is excellent and although these are standard shears, the method is exactly the same. 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. So how do I make my edging shears last a lifetime? Well there’s Winter care and how you put them away for the four or five months they don’t get used, steel quality of the blade, handle material, and then the quality of the fixing holding the blades together.