GRÜNTEK Professional Bypass Secateurs Falke – SK5 Teflon-Coated Blade 48mm | Ergonomic Garden Pruning Shears for Precise Cutting

It was time for a secateur upgrade, one pair apparently lost (!) another pair (cheap as chips) falling apart. I had a bit of a cast about and despite some negative reviews these seemed to fit the bill at a decent price. Not sure why I didn't buy them sooner, they appear really well made and feel sturdy in the hand. I don't have overly large hands but there is no issue in use and they do appear to be extremely sharp and have remained so after some inital use. They are branded as German Gruntek, not sure if they are made in Germany or ubiquitous China, the packaging doesn't say, but wherever appears to have done a good job. The rubber bump stop is a nice addition and leads to easy, fatigue-free operation and reduces the possibility of catching your skin in the closing blades.

These feel like good quality secateurs, with a Japanese steel blade. Yet to test them in the garden, but seem to be great value.

Needed a new pair as I’d been putting up with a pair that butchered branches. They aren’t the best quality but they are decent enough and sappy and firm branches have been cut neatly. I was in a mind to splash out but these are good value. Nice feel to them. Like the green rubber round the handles it makes them more comfortable. Just the right size for roses and eleagnus.

Very sharp just the job

Good to use for orange grafting hand size ,fit, effectiveness utility, garden use

perfect for job

Strong and robust . They have a strong cutting ability and make ease of pruning . They are certainly durable and perfect for garden use

These are pretty good secateurs, but not without flaws.Pros:- Mostly easy to use- Acceptable handle grip- Sturdy feel- Lightweight- Fits in standard secateur holstersCons:- Not as sharp out the box as other secateurs I have purchased have been- Design is basic and uninspiredConclusion:These secateurs will get the job done. They have achieved a very sturdy feeling item, whilst keeping the weight low. That said, the inner rubber that should shield the secateurs on full squeeze has already begun to tear away after only two weeks of use. I would strongly suggest using a tool sharpening kit, or whetstone to keep it in prime condition.