Felco secateurs??

I've got a bit of money left over from Christmas and I want to invest in a pair of secateurs which are going to last so I'm trying to decide which Felco secateurs to buy but there are so many to choose from that I would be on the website for ever trying to decide! so I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a pair based on my needs:

• Replaceable parts
• Comfortable for prolonged periods
• Just as good cutting small stuff as well as pruning

http://www.worldoffelco.co.uk/menu/301/Felco Secateurs.html

Thanks in advance!

 

Ive always used felco number No7s but most seem to find them bulky in the hand.

Id sudgest the No2s. a bit more 'snippy' for dead heading.

All felco parts are replaceable so no problems with watever model you get. In 8 years the only felco part Ive replaced is the volute spring and these are only £2.

 

"I'm trying to decide which Felco secateurs to buy"

My advice would be to buy ones that are comfortable in the shop. I've got some cunning ones with a swivel handle (supposedly more comfortable for prolonged use), but even my wicket-keepers hands are a bit on the small side for them

 

P.S. but Felco are the brand to buy IMHO

 

I agree with Marley, for comfort and ease of use, especially for long periods of use. Go for Felco 8.:gnthb:

 

I have never seen a Felco pruner :(
I just bought two new pairs of Wolf pruners (around £20 each for £12 each) which I thought were good value
Would Felco be better than these?

 

Sam, Wolf are pretty good, but Felco are what the professionals go for.:gnthb: Sandvik is another good, reliable, make.

 

I've had a Sandvik pair for about 10yrs, never had any problems, I think parts are replaceable but not had to bother up to now.

They have the rotating handle, which I thought was a bit difficult until you get used to it.

I just touch them up from time to time with a diamond stone.

Really do tend to cut larger branches than I should really.

Price is mostly the key.
You only get what you pay for in this world, (unless your name is Whis4ey).:D

 

with felco, they are made in sweeden and the blades are very high quality steel and hold a better edge than other brands. The other advantadge is avalability of spares.

Sandvik as above although not as popular profeshionally.

 

I know that many people swear by Felco secateurs but I've been using a pair of French Bahco Pradines for eight years. As a professional gardener I need a pair that won't break and these have never let me down. Mind you, they are in a Felco holster!
Chris

 

That`s what it is Marley, they are pretending to be Felcos`.:rotfl:

 

Felco, Wannabe

 

I thought Felco were Swiss.

And my sandvik, I think are french.
Sandvik Pradines.

Although I have bought Sandvik saws that were originally Swedish.