BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-16·6 products compared
What are the best secateurs to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Secateurs in the UK is the VOTREK VT-C800 Bypass Garden Secateurs with Soft Grip.
The VOTREK VT-C800 Bypass Garden Secateurs suit everyday pruning of stems and branches up to 20mm: the listing states coated SK5 blades, a sealed spring, an ambidextrous thumb lock and a lifetime limited warranty.
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The VOTREK VT-C800 Bypass Garden Secateurs are our top pick because the listing states a bypass cut up to 20mm, SK5 blades with Teflon and IGP coating, a sealed spring, an ambidextrous thumb lock and a lifetime limited warranty. For medium to large right hands, the FELCO 2 lists a 25 mm cutting diameter, hardened steel blades and parts that are all replaceable; for small hands, the WORKPRO 180 mm Garden Secateurs weigh 159 g and cut branches up to 15 mm.
This guide compares six pairs of secateurs from VOTREK, FELCO, Kent and Stowe, WORKPRO, Wolf-Garten and Spear & Jackson, using what each listing states: cutting action, cutting capacity, blades, lock, hand fit and warranty. Where a listing states a maximum cut, the figures run from 15 mm (WORKPRO) to 25 mm (FELCO 2).
Buying guide
What should you look for in Secateurs?
1Cutting action: the VOTREK, Kent and Stowe, Wolf-Garten and Spear & Jackson listings state bypass; Wolf-Garten describes its bypass cut as for delicate and precise pruning, and Spear & Jackson says its bypass action minimises stem bruising on green stems. The FELCO 2 and WORKPRO listings do not use the word bypass in the features we read.
2Cutting capacity: FELCO 2 states a 25 mm cutting diameter, Kent and Stowe 24mm, VOTREK up to 20mm / 0.8″ and WORKPRO branches up to 15 mm. The Wolf-Garten and Spear & Jackson listings state no cutting diameter.
3Blades: VOTREK and WORKPRO state SK5 steel with a Teflon coating (VOTREK adds an IGP coating); Spear & Jackson an SK5 carbon steel upper blade with PTFE coating and a hard chromed lower blade; FELCO 2 hardened steel blades; Kent and Stowe carbon steel blades. The Wolf-Garten listing does not name a blade material.
4Hand fit and lock: FELCO 2 is for a medium to large hand, right handed, and WORKPRO describes its 180 mm, 159 g build for smaller hands. VOTREK states a thumb lock for left and right-handed users, Spear & Jackson an ambidextrous locking catch and WORKPRO a safety lock; the FELCO 2, Kent and Stowe and Wolf-Garten listings do not mention a lock in the features we read.
5Warranty: Wolf-Garten states a 10 Year Guarantee and VOTREK a lifetime limited warranty. The FELCO 2 listing gives two terms: a lifetime guarantee with all parts replaceable in its feature list, and 2 year manufacturer elsewhere in the listing. The Kent and Stowe, WORKPRO and Spear & Jackson listings state no warranty term.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Wire cutting notch, sap groove, rubber cushion shock absorbers
Integrated string cutter
Built-in spring; blades reopen after each cut
Angled head
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Cutting Action
Bypass
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Bypass
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Bypass
Bypass
Cutting Capacity
Up to 20mm / 0.8″ diameter
25 mm cutting diameter
24mm cutting diameter
Branches up to 15 mm in diameter
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Lock
One-handed thumb glide lock for left and right-handed users
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Safety lock
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Ambidextrous locking catch
Warranty
Lifetime limited warranty
Lifetime guarantee, all parts replaceable (feature list); 2 year manufacturer (elsewhere…
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10 Year Guarantee
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The rankings
The best Secateurs, ranked
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VOTREK
Top Pick
VOTREK VT-C800 Bypass Garden Secateurs with Soft Grip
The VOTREK VT-C800 Bypass Garden Secateurs suit everyday pruning of stems and branches up to 20mm: the listing states coated SK5 blades, a sealed spring, an ambidextrous thumb lock and a lifetime limited warranty.
Cutting Action
Bypass
Cutting Capacity
Up to 20mm / 0.8″ diameter
Blades
SK5 steel, dual Teflon and IGP coating
Features
Sealed spring; self-cleaning sap groove
Lock
One-handed thumb glide lock for left and right-handed users
Handles
Ergonomic soft non-slip grip
Warranty
Lifetime limited warranty
What we like
+Bypass cut up to 20mm / 0.8″ diameter, per the listing
+SK5 blades with a dual Teflon and IGP coating and a sap groove
+Sealed spring that VOTREK says blocks moisture, soil and debris
+Lifetime limited warranty, per the listing
Worth noting
–Stated cutting capacity is up to 20mm / 0.8″
–The ambidextrous claim covers the thumb lock; the listing does not say the blades are made for left-handed use
–Spare parts are not mentioned in the features we read
£11.18£13.99−20%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 07:00 (London time). Details
The FELCO 2 Pruning Secateurs suit right-handed gardeners with medium to large hands: the listing states a 25 mm cutting diameter, hardened steel blades, forged aluminium alloy handles and replaceable parts, though it gives two different guarantee terms.
Cutting Capacity
25 mm cutting diameter
Size
215 mm length
Blades
Hardened steel
Features
Wire cutting notch, sap groove, rubber cushion shock absorbers
Handles
Forged aluminium alloy, straight, with a non slip coating
Hand Fit
Medium to large hand, right handed (feature list); for large hands (title)
Warranty
Lifetime guarantee, all parts replaceable (feature list); 2 year manufacturer (elsewhere in the listing)
What we like
+25 mm cutting diameter and 215 mm length, per the title
+Hardened steel blades, a wire cutting notch and a sap groove
+The listing says all parts are replaceable
+Rubber cushion shock absorbers and non slip coated handles
Worth noting
–Right handed, for a medium to large hand, per the listing
–The listing gives two guarantee terms: lifetime in its feature list and 2 year manufacturer elsewhere
–A safety lock is not mentioned in the features we read
Kent and Stowe Surecut All Purpose Lite Bypass Secateurs, 24 mm
The Kent and Stowe Surecut All Purpose Lite Bypass Secateurs suit deadheading flowers and pruning live wood: the listing states a 24mm cutting diameter, carbon steel blades, an aluminium body and an integrated string cutter, but no warranty term.
The WORKPRO 180 mm Garden Secateurs suit smaller hands, flowers and potted plants: the listing states 180 mm, 159 g, Teflon-coated SK5 blades, a safety lock and a cut of up to 15 mm.
Size
180 mm; 159 g
Cutting Capacity
Branches up to 15 mm in diameter
Blades
SK5 steel, Teflon-coated
Features
Built-in spring; blades reopen after each cut
Lock
Safety lock
Handles
Ergonomic non-slip
Hand Fit
Smaller hands (per listing)
What we like
+Compact 180 mm size and 159 g weight, which WORKPRO says suits smaller hands
+Teflon-coated SK5 steel blades
+Safety lock, and a built-in spring that reopens the blades after each cut
Worth noting
–Cuts branches up to 15 mm, per the listing
–The listing states no warranty term and does not name a cutting action
£5.99£8.99−33%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 07:00 (London time). Details
The Wolf-Garten RR4000 Bypass Secateurs suit delicate and precise pruning, which is how the listing describes its bypass cut; the listing also gives a 10 Year Guarantee, an angled head and a two-component handle, but no cutting diameter or blade material.
Cutting Action
Bypass
Features
Angled head
Handles
Ergonomic two-component handle
Warranty
10 Year Guarantee
Colour
Red
What we like
+10 Year Guarantee, per the listing
+Bypass cut that the listing describes as for delicate and precise pruning
+Angled head and an ergonomic two-component handle
Worth noting
–The listing states no cutting diameter
–The blade material and a safety lock are not mentioned in the features we read
Spear & Jackson 7159BS Razorsharp Advantage Bypass Secateurs
The Spear & Jackson 7159BS Razorsharp Advantage Bypass Secateurs suit pruning green stems: the listing states a bypass action, an SK5 carbon steel upper blade with PTFE coating, a hard chromed lower blade and an ambidextrous locking catch, but no cutting diameter.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 17 Oct, 07:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
Four of these six listings state a maximum cut (FELCO 2, Kent and Stowe, VOTREK and WORKPRO); the Wolf-Garten and Spear & Jackson listings do not. Warranty wording is uneven: Wolf-Garten and VOTREK each state one term, the FELCO 2 listing gives two different ones, and the Kent and Stowe, WORKPRO and Spear & Jackson listings give none. Hand size appears on two listings: FELCO 2 (medium to large, right handed) and WORKPRO (smaller hands).
Our Take
As a default, the VOTREK VT-C800: a bypass cut up to 20mm, coated SK5 blades, a sealed spring and a lifetime limited warranty, all on the listing. For medium to large right hands, the FELCO 2 lists a 25 mm cutting diameter and replaceable parts; for small hands, the WORKPRO 180 mm lists 159 g and a safety lock.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Which of these secateurs are bypass secateurs?
The VOTREK VT-C800, Kent and Stowe Surecut Lite, Wolf-Garten RR4000 and Spear & Jackson 7159BS listings state a bypass cut. Wolf-Garten says its bypass cut is for delicate and precise pruning, and Spear & Jackson says the bypass action minimises stem bruising on green stems. The FELCO 2 and WORKPRO listings do not use the word bypass in the features we read.
How thick a branch can secateurs cut?
On these listings: a 25 mm cutting diameter for the FELCO 2, 24mm for the Kent and Stowe, up to 20mm / 0.8″ for the VOTREK and branches up to 15 mm for the WORKPRO 180 mm. The Wolf-Garten and Spear & Jackson listings state no cutting diameter.
Which secateurs suit small hands?
WORKPRO describes its 180 mm Garden Secateurs, at 159 g, as fitting naturally in smaller hands. The FELCO 2 listing says a medium to large hand, right handed, and VOTREK says its soft non-slip grip suits gardeners with weaker grip strength. The Kent and Stowe, Wolf-Garten and Spear & Jackson listings do not state a hand size in the features we read.
What warranty do secateurs come with?
Wolf-Garten states a 10 Year Guarantee and VOTREK a lifetime limited warranty. The FELCO 2 listing gives a lifetime guarantee in its feature list and 2 year manufacturer elsewhere in the listing. The Kent and Stowe, WORKPRO and Spear & Jackson listings state no warranty term.
Which secateurs have a safety lock?
VOTREK (a one-handed thumb glide lock for left and right-handed users), WORKPRO 180 mm (a safety lock) and Spear & Jackson (an ambidextrous locking catch) state one. The FELCO 2, Kent and Stowe and Wolf-Garten listings do not mention a lock in the features we read.
Are pruners the same as secateurs?
These listings use the words for the same tool: VOTREK's title reads Bypass Garden Secateurs, Heavy Duty Pruning Shears and its feature list calls them garden pruners; WORKPRO calls its 180 mm Garden Secateurs pruning shears and a garden pruner; and the FELCO 2 title reads Pruning Secateurs.
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