Burgon & Ball Lawn Edging Shears

Burgon & Ball Lawn Edging Shears: The Barnsdale Gardens team has been snipping, trimming, and fussing over every corner of their 38 individually designed gardens in Rutland, getting ready to wow autumn visitors. With September looming, the “Tools on Test” crew picked up a shiny new toy: the Burgon & Ball Lawn Edging Shears.

Now, Barnsdale has more lawn edges than anyone dares count (miles of them, most likely), so a decent pair of shears isn’t just handy, it’s essential. Over the years, many brands have been put through their paces. Burgon & Ball’s Lawn Edging Shears had expectations running high, especially with the magic words: RHS endorsed and 10-year guarantee.

Jon Brocklebank, Barnsdale’s head gardener, reviews the shears below ..

The shears have lightweight, extra-long aluminium handle shafts (90cm long), and the overall length, including blades, is 99cm. The handles have rubber grips, which make them comfortable to hold.

The hardened and tempered, razor-sharp blades are made from high-carbon steel for maximum edge retention and long-lasting sharpness. They also have chromed and coated surfaces for rust resistance.

The shears weigh 1.6kg, which is about average when compared to similar shears from other brands.

They really do cut well and give a smart, crisp finish. They’re a good length to avoid a bad back, but slightly too long for some of the shorter Barnsdale gardeners, unless they hold them at a slight angle.

Conclusion: All edging shears require sharpening occasionally and may need the nut tightening to keep the blades correctly tensioned, I can’t comment on their extended use wear and tear but my initial experience is that they’re a well-made quality tool which should last for a long time if looked after and maintained; a wipe over with an oily cloth after each use is recommended.

RRP: £48.99

You can read all of the team’s Tools On Test here: https://shop.barnsdalegardens.co.uk/blogs/tools-on-test

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