Engineered for gardeners who expect more from their tools, the Burgon & Ball RHS Professional Bypass Secateur combines premium materials, ergonomic design, and horticultural expertise in one powerful package. Whether you’re pruning roses, shaping shrubs, or maintaining your favourite fruit trees, this professional-grade secateur is designed to perform with precision and ease.
Endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)—one of the highest accolades in UK gardening—this secateur is built for demanding home gardeners and professionals alike. Its bypass cutting action delivers a clean, sharp slice, ideal for live stems and green growth. Unlike crushing anvil-style blades, the bypass blade slices through plant tissue cleanly, helping to preserve plant health and promote faster healing.
The precision-ground high-carbon steel blade is heat-treated for exceptional hardness and edge retention, meaning it stays sharper for longer. A wire cutting notch is thoughtfully included to prevent accidental blade damage when dealing with soft wire or ties, and a sap groove channels away sticky plant residue to reduce clogging and blade stickiness over time.
One of its standout features is the adjustable blade tension, which allows you to customise the feel of the cut. Use the included tensioning tool to adjust the pressure needed to close the secateurs—softening the squeeze if your hands tire easily or stiffening it for more control. This makes the tool especially versatile and ergonomic for long sessions in the garden.
The anvil (cutting block) is also precision-ground for accuracy, further contributing to clean cuts that reduce the risk of plant disease or damage. Lightweight alloy handles reduce fatigue during prolonged use, and rubber cushion stops absorb impact to prevent jarring and hand strain—making it an excellent choice for medium to large hands.
Measuring 22cm in length and weighing just 256g, this secateur is deceptively light yet built to last. Like all RHS-endorsed cutting tools from Burgon & Ball, it comes with a 10-year guarantee, a mark of its premium quality and longevity.
And it’s not just us who rate it highly—Gardeners’ World Magazine reviewed these secateurs and described them as “robust, well balanced, and easy to use”, awarding them 4.5 out of 5 stars. Their team praised the excellent cutting power, ergonomic handles, and the clever tension adjustment system that makes this secateur stand out from the crowd.
If you're looking to invest in one exceptional, reliable pruner for all your general gardening needs, the RHS Professional Bypass Secateur is an excellent choice that won’t let you down.
Why We Love It at AllotMate Essentials
When we say “professional,” we mean it. This RHS Professional Bypass Secateur is the real deal—razor-sharp, comfortable to use, and built to last. We especially love the tension adjustment feature, which makes it feel custom-fit to your hand and cutting style. Whether you’re taming overgrown roses or just keeping your plot looking neat, this secateur delivers every time. It’s one of our go-to tools for the allotment and garden, and with the RHS endorsement and a decade-long guarantee, it’s a rock-solid investment.
