In a nutshell

With hardened-steel blades and good features these well designed secateurs perform well. They're comfortable but long and are best for gardeners with bigger hands. They come with a 25-year warranty.

What we tested

  • Handling
    A star rating of 3.0 out of 5.
  • Cutting
    A star rating of 5.0 out of 5.
  • Maintenance
    A star rating of 5.0 out of 5.
  • Value for money
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
Overall Rating
A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Pros

  • Cuts well
  • Easy maintenance
  • Long warranty

Cons

  • Large hands only
  • Stiff catch
  • Expensive
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What are the Gardena Premium Secateurs like to use?

These aluminium secateurs feel strong and robust. Their hardened-steel blades cut cleanly and strongly and have a handy wire cutting notch at the base. The metal handles are comfortable with plastic inserts to make them feel warmer, but the bottom one gets slippery in wet weather. They feel balanced but long and only larger hands can reach the safety catch, which is placed on the top.

Are the Gardena Premium Secateurs good value for money?

Expensive compared to others we tested but these are well designed, long lasting and performed well. Replacement parts are available, and the secateurs come with a long warranty of 25 years, so we think they're good value for money.

Who are the Gardena Premium Secateurs most useful for?

With their long handles and hard-to-reach catch, these secateurs are best for gardeners with larger hands. They're ideal for all pruning jobs around the garden.

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Product Specifications

Product
BrandGardena
NameGardena Premium Secateurs
ModelPremium Secateurs BP50
Price£49.99
Secateur typeBypass
Secateur handle typeSuitable for left or right handed use
Features
Hand orientationRight-handed
HandleAluminium
Maximum cut diameter24mm
Blade materialHardened steel
Blade removableYes
Non-stick coating on bladeYes
Wire-cutting notchYes
Safety catchYes
Weight263kg
Warranty25YEAR
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