In message , Philip
writes

Can anyone recommend makers of secatuers that will suit my purpose and
if the answer is Felco, then recommend an outlet that is competitve in
its pricing.

I bought some Felco's a few years ago.

The cheapest, even with shipping and tax etc. was from the US, recommend
them though.

http://www.frostproof.com/

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