In article , Fred
writes
Hello,

My secateurs have broken but after decades of use, I can't complain.

I am bewildered by the choice out the bypass and anvil secateurs,
what do they mean? What are the differences between them?

I also see that some boast they can cut branches an inch in diameter.
Can they really? I am sure the jaws open that wide, but can you really
put enough pressure to cut through something that thick? Or are
ratchet secateurs best for in this instance?

I recently bought a pair of Wilkinsons' bypass secateurs - one larger
than the other - on special offer from Robert Dyas at £14.95.

As regards cutting larger branches, another excellent offer was a lopper
with handles extending to about 3 feet and capable of cutting branches
up to 40 mm in diameter from Lidl for £4.
--
Roy Bailey
West Berkshire.