Burgon and Ball Ratchet Pruner review
- BBC Gardeners' World Magazine
Published: Wednesday, 26 June 2019 at 9:37 am
Our Rating
3.5
A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.
GBP £21.99 RRP
Useful ratchet secateurs for woody cuts and gardeners with larger hands.
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In a nutshell
A ratchet secateur with light alloy handles and a non-stick anvil blade that won’t get clogged up.
What we tested
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Handling
3.0
A star rating of 3.0 out of 5.
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Cutting
3.0
A star rating of 3.0 out of 5.
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Maintenance
4.0
A star rating of 4.0 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
- Comfortable finger grip and plastic on the palm grip handle
- Blade removable for sharpening and replacing
- The secateurs open wide for easy sharpening
Cons
- Need a wide hand stretch on the first cut which is difficult for smaller hands
- Safety catch locks occasionally when in use
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What are Burgon and Ball Ratchet Pruner secateurs like to use?
These are light in the hand with a comfortable finger grip in the lower handle and a plastic coating on the palm grip. Difficult or woody cuts are easily made in three stages as the ratchet gear locks up a notch with each squeeze.
Are Burgon and Ball Ratchet Pruner secateurs good value for money?
Mid-priced secateurs with a replaceable blade and a 10-year guarantee.
Who Burgon and Ball Ratchet Pruner secateurs most useful for?
Useful for gardeners with weaker hands or for pruning old or dead wood.
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