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tanith Thu 09-Mar-17 17:19:51

I need new secateurs and I like the ratchet type but I have small hands and find with the ones I have to get the ratchet to engage I have to let go one side of the secateurs and its really awkward.
Has anyone got a small pair and could give me the name of the makers?

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seacliff Thu 09-Mar-17 17:44:54

These seem to be good in this review - www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Drive-Ratchet-Pruning-Shears/dp/B00CH9TS9G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1478119785&sr=8-1&tag=gransnetforum-21

from review www.pyracantha.co.uk/top-5-best-secateurs/

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Nelliemoser Thu 09-Mar-17 23:31:30
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I find I need both an anvil ratchet pair and a bypass pruner pair. The anvil pair are better for thicker harder wood. I bought Spear and Jackson.

I made holsters for mine from a pair of two yr old size denim jeans £1.50 in charity shop. I cut the legs off sewed up the bottom and folded the top over so it would act as a belt loop.
It is very convenient.
Eat your heart out "Annie get your gun"! I could not find just what I needed in the shops.

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Elrel Thu 09-Mar-17 23:57:21

Have a look at carryongardening - they have a lot of information and advice on choice. I have small hands and mine are

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tanith Fri 10-Mar-17 07:45:27

Thanks all I'll take a look

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Greyduster Fri 10-Mar-17 08:59:22
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I have small hands and DH bought me these. They are Draper and are very strong and comfortable to hold.

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tanith Fri 10-Mar-17 09:25:13

Thanks Greyduster they look very comfy I'll take a look at those too..

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