Long-handled secateurs

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I recently used long-handled secateurs at somebody else's house, and they were a dream to use. I think the extra leverage provided by the long handles helped. My host had no idea of the make as they were a gift.

The secateurs had two curved handles covered in red plastic. They were short enough to operate one-handed, but long enough that they were too big for me to close one-handed if they were fully open. The blades were curved, and slightly longer than my ordinary little secateurs.

I couldn't see anything remotely similar in our local garden centre.

Any ideas?

Something like this? https://www.fargrohomeandgarden.co.uk/tools/hand-tools/secateurs/felcotrade-13-long-handled-lightweight-secateurs-highly-durable-forged-aluminium-pruning-shears

Oh my goodness, at that price no wonder they were so lovely to use!

Thanks for finding them.

That's not particularly expensive for professional grade tools....

I'm not a professional!

It’s worth it. It’s a joy as you say and the company repairs them indefinitely for a small fee. It really is a product for life. And considering what the repaired ones come back as there’s an industry rumour they just swap them for new ones.

I've had a quick look online, and you can get them considerably cheaper from elsewhere.

You don't have to be to appreciate and acquire the tools. Maybe a birthday or Christmas wish. But you would need to learn to sharpen them and clean/oil etc