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Kent and Stowe Professional Bypass Secateurs review
- Kay Maguire
Published: Wednesday, 18 December 2019 at 11:54 am
Our Rating
3.8
A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.
GBP £19.99 RRP
Good value, adjustable-width secateurs for bigger hands.
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In a nutshell
These are well thought out secateurs with good features and adjustable settings to suit different hand sizes. They're good value but have no replacement parts and feel heavy and chunky in smaller hands. They come with a five-year warranty.
What we tested
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Handling
3.0
A star rating of 3.0 out of 5.
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Cutting
5.0
A star rating of 5.0 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
3.8
A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.
Pros
- Adjustable safety catch for hand sizes
- Wire-cutting notch and sap groove
- Good value
Cons
- Feel chunky and heavy
- Safety catch stiff and needs two hands
- Grey handles can get lost
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What are the Kent and Stowe Professional Bypass Secateurs like to use?
These have sharp, SK5 carbon steel blades that cut well, although we did feel vibrations on larger cuts. They have a cutting diameter of 20mm, a wire cutting notch and a sap groove to stop the blades getting jammed when pruning green growth. The centrally positioned safety catch is stiff to engage at first and needs two hands. It has dual positions that can be set to suit either small or large hands, although testers with smaller hands found them quite chunky and heavy. The grey handles won't stand out in piles of prunings and could easily get lost.
Are the Kent and Stowe Professional Bypass Secateurs good value for money?
These have no replacement parts but are well priced and come with a five-year warranty. We think they're good value for money.
Who are the Kent and Stowe Professional Bypass Secateurs most useful for?
With their chunky feel these seceaturs are best for larger hands but their sharp carbon steel blade is suitable for most pruning jobs.
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