Okatsune 103 Bypass Secateurs

A nice simple design. The spring is basic but better than the coiled steel of other products which can get clogged with dirt etc. The handle locking mechanism is simple but good. Other makes often have a small lever near the handles/blades pivot point and sometimes self shut between cuts. Not on this one. Blades - sharp as you'd expect from Japanese steel. I've only had it a couple of days but I'm really impressed and expect a long life.

Having read a review of these in a gardening magazine I decided to make a break from a lifetime of Felcos and give them a try. They are not cheap but they are seriously good, very well made, secateurs and I am very happy with them, so much so that they have now replaced the Felcos as the secateurs of choice in my holster ( and come on, if you haven't got yourself a leather holster for your secateurs by now then you don't know what you have been missing. Ignore the cowboy references and just get one!). Firstly, they are very sharp and easily pass the bamboo cane test. The blade is sharp enough to use as a razor for opening bags of compost, cutting string etc. I know that's not the point of them but it illustrates the razor like quality. They are comfortable but also quite small so, if like me you have large hands, then go for the 103s which are the largest and would probably still suit someone with medium hands. They have a very clean cutting action, with a satisfying 'clack' sound, and are equally good at snipping off flower heads or taking small branches from fruit trees. What does take a bit of getting used to however is the action. If you are used to the 'thumb flick' opening and closing action of Felco and ersatz Felco secateurs then you might find the opening and closing action of the Okatsune secateurs takes a bit of getting used to. The clip at the base needs to be flicked open and then flicked closed after use. Here is a word to the wise: don't get the skin of your hand caught in the closing mechanism! The spring snaps it back into place and there is potential for a real 'ouch!'- or worse - moment. Having been stupid enough to catch my hand three times I now flick them open and closed by pushing the base of the secateurs against my hip. It works for me; you find your own way.

Excellent product - super sharp and very strong. Great grip and lock

Beautifully smooth action and very sharp, makes cutting a breeze. Just be careful with the latch as it aggressively snaps into place and can catch you hand if not careful.

First and foremost these are an excellent pair of secateurs. They are light, easy to use and exceptionally sharp. they will make short work of most garden tasks requiring them to cut growth up to 20mm. The locking mechanism does take a little getting used to, but with practice it can be operated using your thigh, which I found useful. The spring looks a little odd, like a safety pin, however with use you find this far more efficient. Whilst this grade of metal can be prone to rust, I always clean my secateurs after use, and rub a little oil on the blade. This seems to have prevented any problems. The cut is clean and sharp and you can actually hear the positivity of the cut. HOWEVER. The I have found the handles a real issue. I have found it virtually impossible to get a proper grip on the secateurs, and my hand slips up towards the blade with every cut. Having to constantly regrip the has proved to be extremely frustrating. I have tried may different ways of holding them without success. I am tempted to remove the plastic/vinyl to see if holding bare metal is easier. Yes I love this item, however because of the issue with the handles if I have more than 5 minutes of pruning to do I reach for my cheap and cheerful Fiskars

Worth every penny. Nicely heavy, superbly efficient, clean cutting, no crush damage, also tackles pruning woody stems like a knife through butter: these are fantastic. I even clean and oil them after only a couple of uses, I so value them. My husband is not allowed near them - they are kept hidden, they are so good. Not going to hunt for these where he put them down somewhere in the garden - they're MINE!

Absolutely the best. Made in Japan and these are brilliant. Cuts through tough Red Robin, Laurel and prunes roses to delicate perennials. Simply the best. Apparently I’m supposed to clean them but after 7 months of hard cutting and pruning, they are still a dream. I would not buy anything else after these beauties

Excellent quality secateurs far better than you can get in the garden centre. More expensive yes but worth the money

super

Quelle merveille ce sécateur ! Ce n'est pas tant pour couper des grosses branches, il a des limites de diamètre comme tout sécateur, que pour la précision et la netteté de la coupe. Formidable.

Ho acquistato le 104, cioè il modello più grande, per la potatura secca del vigneto. Nonostante utilizzo forbici professionali anche di altri marchi noti, le ritengo un modello bypass eccellente. Hanno il loro punto di forza nella capacità di taglio netta e precisa emettendo un rumore caratteristico. Forbici semplici ma robuste, mantengono a lungo il filo. Da verificare con l'uso la tenuta della molla. Ergonomia a mio parere migliorabile.

Habe immer schon eine Möglichkeit gesucht, sowohl die Gartenschere (Rosenschere) als auch die Blumenschere mit mir rum zu tragen und dass nicht mit mehreren Holstern. Hier bin ich fündig geworden. Obwohl das zweite Fach für eine Säge vorgesehen ist, passt die Okatsune Blumenschere wunderbar hinein. Sieht stabil verarbeitet aus. Kann sie daher sehr empfehlen

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