I have now given my lawn its first cut of the year. It did not quite need it, but it also sort of did. After completing the mow I decided it was time to give the Edging Shears, that Wilkinson Sword had sent to me to trial, their first outing.
I do own a pair of edging shears that I must have bought over twenty years ago. They are rusty but still cut after a fashion. These new edging shears were just a total joy to work with.
The blades are made of carbon steel and are'precision ground'. They cut like a dream and make a very satisfying cutty sound as they do so. There is something about the snick-snick-snick sound of a good pair of blades that makes me very happy. Like most gardeners I like my tools sharp (when they should be sharp).
The handles are 850cm long and are very comfortable to use. I found I was not bending over to use them as I sometimes do with my old pair. This made my back very appreciative of them.
and the result..... very nice neat edges. This part of the garden is the area where I most like to see clean lines and the blades made quick work of the task. I can happily recommend them.
