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I have a pair of SPear and Jackson razor edging shears, they were razor sharp but went a bit blunt due to stones etc.  Then I tried to sharpen them with sharpening stone, but they've never been as good, I can't get the angles right.  Anyway I'm thinking of getting an alternative and thought there'd be some sort of hand held line trimmer or something.  

What do people on here use?

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  • PRO
    We use Bahco P75's, although they don't seem to be as well made as they used to be!
  • PRO
    Bahco edging shears here as well...
  • What about these

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/400915633290

    Does anyone rate fiskars as most my kits fiskars
    • PRO
      They look cool though I'm 99% sure I would break them.
      Do you use them? I think they would seem awkward after normal ones
  • I don't reckon those Fiscars would last long + as you say, they look very awkward and over-engineered for what is a really simple operation. For sharpening, your best bet is a small anglegrinder..... you can pick them up very cheaply.  Then just run it down the thin edge a few times at a slight angle and they should cut as new......... don't touch the front surface of the blade or you'll never cut anything again!  I've been using the same pair of Bulldog shears for 5 years doing this.

  • These are the best by a mile.  I have had mine nearly 20 years.  They have had to cope with very stony ground & have only been sharpened twice.  They are heavy but well balanced.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/5051-Legend-Heavy-Edging-Shears/dp/B003IW5K3E

    • P75s For me too!

      Peter they look interesting with lots of happy reviews, will keep them in mind next time. Have you tried any of their other tools?

  • I have been using CK for years. They are a top german brand akin to Wolf.  These must be made of seriously good steel because they have taken a huge amount of stick.

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      • I would trust CK & I would definitely buy the same again if I manage to break these  

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