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Chris Hogg wrote:

I have several pairs of secateurs, different makes and prices but
including Felco, supposedly the best. But the ones I prefer most of
all are a ratchet type, make unknown. They have a loop-type handle on
one side which I find easier for holding them, and the ratchet allows
easy cutting of thicker wood, especially with arthritic hands. Have a
look at some of these
http://www.amazon.co.uk/tag/ratchet%...teurs/products
or Google for ratchet secateurs

Good job I read Chris's reply first: Now I can simply say: DITTO

The latest ones that I have, which have become my firm favourites, are
very like these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/National-Tru...teur/dp/B003LV
Z08W/ref=tag_stp_s2_edpp_url

..... However mine cost 3.99 from Aldi, last year. They're *brilliant*:
very sharp, and *very* powerful. [Mind: the ratchet action takes a bit
of getting used to: give yourself a little time.]

John

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Another John writes
Good job I read Chris's reply first: Now I can simply say: DITTO



Couldn't do a lot with any make other than the wonderful Felco but
saying that my indispensable piece of gardening equipment is the pair of
Darlac snips, so slim that they can chop off tiny single roses or prune
between other stems or have been known to delve into paving cracks to
winkle out ground elder! Exceptionally sharp and lovely easy opening and
closing action so not tiring like some.

http://tinyurl.com/d7j2xpn

Everyone for whom I have bought a pair also now swear by them !
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Janet Tweedy

"Janet Tweedy" wrote in message
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In article
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Another John writes
Good job I read Chris's reply first: Now I can simply say: DITTO



Couldn't do a lot with any make other than the wonderful Felco but saying
that my indispensable piece of gardening equipment is the pair of Darlac
snips, so slim that they can chop off tiny single roses or prune between
other stems or have been known to delve into paving cracks to winkle out
ground elder! Exceptionally sharp and lovely easy opening and closing
action so not tiring like some.

http://tinyurl.com/d7j2xpn

Everyone for whom I have bought a pair also now swear by them !
--
Janet Tweedy

One extra point about Secateurs, make sure they are a good sturdy pair so
that when you 'put them down somewhere and you lose them', they survive the
year in the compost heap and with a bit of a brush and a drop of oil they
are back to fine working order again ;-)

Mike

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I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight.

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On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 00:44:57 +0100, Janet Tweedy wrote:

In article
,
Another John writes
Good job I read Chris's reply first: Now I can simply say: DITTO



Couldn't do a lot with any make other than the wonderful Felco but
saying that my indispensable piece of gardening equipment is the pair of
Darlac snips, so slim that they can chop off tiny single roses or prune
between other stems or have been known to delve into paving cracks to
winkle out ground elder! Exceptionally sharp and lovely easy opening and
closing action so not tiring like some.

http://tinyurl.com/d7j2xpn

Everyone for whom I have bought a pair also now swear by them !

Unfortunately, no matter what, I could not afford Felco so I bought mine from ALDI. I have
successfully used them now for 4 years and they are still good and beautiful to use.