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Draper Non-slip Bypass Secateurs (180mm) review
- BBC Gardeners' World Magazine
Published: Wednesday, 26 June 2019 at 9:49 am
Our Rating
3.5
A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.
GBP £8.94 RRP
Good value budget secateurs for quick easy pruning.
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In a nutshell
Light and easy to use with an SK5 carbon steel blade and riven handles for a comfortable grip. Easy to use for cutting lighter wood.
What we tested
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Handling
4.0
A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
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Cutting
3.0
A star rating of 3.0 out of 5.
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Maintenance
3.0
A star rating of 3.0 out of 5.
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Value for money
4.0
A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
Overall Rating
3.5
A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.
Pros
- Light in the hand
- Non-slip handles for a good grip
- The large safety catch on the top of the handle is easy to slide on and off with the thumb
Cons
- Struggled to cut larger stems with ease
- None of the parts can be replaced
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What are Draper Non-slip Bypass secateurs (180mm) like to use?
These are light and have good grip handles and the carbon steel blades have a non-stick coating to stop them getting jammed. They cut most stems smoothly and efficiently but did struggle with larger cuts. The thumb safety catch was very easy to use but you can’t replace the blade or any other parts.
Are Draper Non-slip Bypass secateurs (180mm) good value for money?
These were the cheapest pair we tested and are a good budget set that generally hold and cut well.
Who are Draper Non-slip Bypass secateurs (180mm) most useful for?
Best for gardeners with quick, easy, green pruning jobs around the garden.
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