In a nutshell

Ratchet secateurs with a non-stick coated steel anvil blade. Good for thick woody stems for those who find pruning difficult or painful on the hands and wrist. The blade is replaceable and they come with a 10 year guarantee.

What we tested

  • Handling
    A star rating of 3.0 out of 5.
  • Cutting
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
  • Maintenance
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
  • Value for money
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
Overall Rating
A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Pros

  • Cut well and central safety catch easy to reach and opens and closes easily
  • Blade removable for sharpening and replacing

Cons

  • Metal handles cold in the hand despite soft grip inserts
  • Opened further than most of the testers could grip
  • Their dark colour makes them harder to find amongst prunings
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What are the Wilkinson Sword Comfort ratchet pruners like to use?

The tool feels robust and strong and the ratchet mechanism and anvil blade make cutting efficient and easy – the ratchet can be used in up to 3 stages which is great if hand strength is an issue. The ratchet mechanism did rattle noisily but still cut well.

Are the Wilkinson Sword Comfort ratchet pruners good value for money?

Mid-price secateurs with a replaceable blade and a 10 year guarantee make these good value for money.

Who are the Wilkinson Sword Comfort ratchet pruners most useful for?

Gardeners with weaker hands who need to cut thick, woody stems.

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Product Specifications

Product
BrandWilkinson Sword
NameWilkinson Sword Comfort Ratchet Pruner
ModelComfort Ratchet Pruner
Price£19.99
Secateur typeRatchet
Secateur handle typeSuitable for left or right handed use
Features
Hand orientationRight-handed
HandlePlastic-coated
Blade materialSteel
Blade removableYes
Non-stick coating on bladeYes
Safety catchYes
Weight238g
Warranty10YEAR
ecoCredentials
Green highlights -
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