Manual Gardening Tools

A cut above the rest

Advantages: Quality shears that should last and last
Disadvantages: Price may put some people off

...garden tools a pair of Felco pruning shears. Perhaps, I reasoned it was just false economy to be buying inferior quality tools and maybe by paying a bit extra the rewards would justify the extra expense. Well I was right and I’m writing this review to explain why I can really recommend these shears. First an overview of the company. The Felco factory is in the middle of the Swiss Jura in an area famous for its prestigious watch manufacture ...
...rigorous checks and tests. Felco also ensure that only the best materials are used to guarantee a superior quality and their aim is to produce tools which offer complete precision. Phew! After all that praise I’ll tell you about my experience and you can judge the company from that. Cost I paid £20 for my Felco No 5 Pruning Shears. They are available from garden centres and can also be found on various gardening websites such as crocus.co.uk ...

gardenguru1 21.05.2003 · Read Full Review
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Review of Felco Pruning Shears No 5

Lop those branches with Wilkinson sword

Advantages: cut well
Disadvantages: none

This Wilkinson sword lopper is one I have used on conservation projects and also borrowed to use in the garden. A lopper is a very useful tool for pruning and trimming hedges and bushes. Wilkinson sword blades are very good sharp and last a long time. The blades on this lopper will cur branches 32mm in diameter. The upper blade is a non stick coated blade, this gives a clean cut. A clean cut is good so you do not get an infection in your branches. ...
...at the end. These Wilkinson sword classic loppers have a 10 year guarantee. I find these loppers easy to hold and use. They are invaluable for cutting /pruning pyracantha and Hawthorn with their fierce thorns. Good because they let you keep your distance and you can get into the hedge further than with a pair of secatuers thus cutting a longer branch off. Ideal for pruning those tree branches that are over your head and out of your reach. Wilkinson ...

mumsymary 02.07.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Wilkinson Sword Small Gear Action Bypass Lopper

For forking jobs in the garden

Advantages: fairly light
Disadvantages: none

Wilkinson sword border fork. The Wilkinson sword border fork I have has a lifetimes guarantee. I have had mine a few years now but if I were to buy it today the RRP is£ 33.46 on offer sale at many shops http://www.choiceful.com/choiceful is selling for £25.35 http://www.tool-up.co.uk is selling for r £24.99 . Wilkinson sword make good tools The company that made swords in 1722 developed their business to make gardening tools. I trust the name Wilkinson ...
...Wilkinson sword border fork more than I do the larger digging fork. This fork has a traditional wooden shaft. This is made of beech wood from FSC certified forests. The green coloured handle is a Y /D shape made from moulded polypropylene. This handle is quite comfortable to hold. Much better than some other fork and spade handles I have held. I can use this fork for quite a time before I need to rest my hands from the handle. The business parts ...

mumsymary 28.06.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Wilkinson Sword Border Fork

A handy little fork

Advantages: Handy little fork
Disadvantages: none

I have had this Wilkinson Sword Carbon Steel Hand Fork for a few years now It was given to me as a present . These little forks are available on and off line RRP is £7.82 but you can get it for £4.77 at https://www.choiceful.com. Its £3..32 at http://www.tooled-up.com Handle~ The handle measures 5 in/12cm which is a good size for an adult hand to grasp. The handle is also very slightly shaped to make it comfortable to hold. The handle is made ...
...the market this one by Wilkinson sword seems to be a fair quality if you were asking me should you buy it , I would say yes you may get as good a one elsewhere but I have had no trouble using my Wilkinson sword hand fork . Wilkinson sword is an old and trusted firm making good tools. ...

mumsymary 27.06.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Wilkinson Sword Carbon Steel Hand Fork

I am dig , dig , digging with this spade

Advantages: long life
Disadvantages: none

I have had a Wilkinson sword digging spade for a while now. I believe it is this Wilkinson sword power digging spade. I like Wilkinson sword products my dad owned some and I have been brought up to trust them. Wilkinson sword makes good sharp blades. In the late 18c they used to make guns and swords. Wilkinson sword have made razors and other cutting implements for a long time too.. Wilkinson sword make spades forks saws secateur’s for the garden. ...
...lasting tool. Now this power digging spade is ideal it has a boron steel head rather than a stainless steel one. The digging head is attached at a 40% angle this means my back does not get so sore as it gives me a better posture while digging. This head is very strong and I find the soil does not get stuck to it. The blade is sharp and digs my soil easily. The long shaft is a strong light steel it is coated comfortable to grip. This spade is really ...

mumsymary 25.06.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Wilkinson Sword Power Digging Spade