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Grass Scissors

irfon.roderickirfon.roderick Posts: 3
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I need to replace my grass scissors which I've had for many years. Looking for a replacement all the scissors I can find advertised are described as hedge trimmers. I want the scissors is for cutting grass around shrubs, edging borders,  cutting grass and bulb foliage which has gone yellow. I don't want a long handled edge  trimmer. I risked buying a small scissors labelled "hedge / shrub trimmer" branded "Silverline" but I found that it does not cut grass! Can anyone recommend a traditional grass scissors?

Thank you in anticipation.

Irfon Roderick

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906

    Hi Irfon. I think from your description you might mean something like sheep shears? I have never heard of grass scissors at all. Will this link help you:

    https://www.burgonandball.com/shop/scripts/prodList.asp?idcategory=80

    Last edited: 01 June 2017 16:57:54

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  • Lily PillyLily Pilly Posts: 3,845

    Hi Irfon,

    i use upholstery scissors I found in my grannies box! What about googling them?

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    Topiary shears - the same thing as the ones on the link Ladybird provided. There isn't really anything else I know of, unless you just buy ordinary large scissors. Possibly the kind for wallpapering would be best.

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618

    how about these.

    https://www.tooled-up.com/spear-jackson-razorsharp-advantage-single-handed-grass-shears/prod/112726/?Referrer=googleproductsearch&gclid=CMnzte-RndQCFVdAGwodZZ8DIw

    wolf garten do a similar one

  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698

    They have them in BM Bargains for a few quid! Probably not built to last but they are fit for purpose.

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  • StevedaylillyStevedaylilly Posts: 1,102

    Hi 

    In my opinion, grass scissors are not very effective, based on personal use. I required some from a friend who gave them a zero rating. I re-sharpened the blades and oiled the turning mechanism that gives you flat and edge position. Used them for about a week and the mechanism seised up and the blades were as dull as a wet weekend. 

    They were good brand, I believe it was Fiskar but don't waste your money 

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