Burgon & Ball - RHS Shrub Shear – Single-Handed Precision Shaping Shears

Burgon & Ball RHS Shrub Shear – Single-Handed Precision Shaping Shears

The Burgon & Ball RHS Shrub Shear is a specialized tool designed for the meticulous shaping and maintenance of shrubs and small hedges. Endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, these shears allow for efficient, single-handed operation, leaving your other hand free to guide the foliage or collect clippings as you work. Featuring extra-long 15cm blades and a professional hollow-ground design, they offer a level of precision and ease that standard two-handed shears cannot match.

Best For: Gardeners and topiary enthusiasts who need a "one-handed" solution for shaping Box (Buxus), Lavender, and other ornamental shrubs where control and speed are paramount.

Key Features

• Single-Handed Operation: The ergonomic design allows for one-handed trimming, freeing up the other hand to manipulate stems for a perfect shape or to catch debris for easier cleanup.
• 15cm Extra-Long Blades: The extended blade length allows you to cover more surface area with every snip, making quick work of larger shrubs compared to standard snips or secateurs.
• Hollow-Ground Technology: Engineered so that only the cutting edges touch, reducing friction, preventing blades from "sticking" with sap, and significantly minimizing wear over time.
• Hardened High-Carbon Steel: Crafted from premium steel that is hardened and tempered, ensuring the razor-sharp edges remain sharp through seasons of frequent use.
• Safety Locking Catch: Features a secure fastening mechanism that keeps the blades safely closed during transport or storage in your tool belt.

Specifications

• Brand: Burgon & Ball
• Overall Length: 30.5cm
• Blade Length: 15cm
• Blade Material: High-Carbon Steel
• Handle Material: Painted Steel with Comfortable Rubber Grip
• Endorsement: Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)

Ideal For (Uses)

• Topiary & Shaping: Ideal for maintaining formal shapes like spheres and cones on small-leaved evergreens.
• Deadheading Large Areas: Perfect for shearing back lavender, heather, or spent perennial flowers in one efficient sweep.
• Softwood Trimming: Excellent for the regular "tidying up" of ornamental shrubs to maintain a compact, healthy habit.
• Precision Pruning: Provides the reach and visibility needed to thin out crowded interior stems on delicate plants.