{"title":"Cutting Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[excerpt]Cutting tools are our speciality: we’ve been manufacturing shears in Sheffield since 1730, and we like to think our expertise is apparent in this extensive range of high quality cutting tools, designed to cover every cutting task around the garden.[\/excerpt]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[main-description]Cutting tools are our speciality: we’ve been manufacturing shears in Sheffield since 1730, and we like to think our expertise is apparent in this extensive range of high quality cutting tools, designed to cover every cutting task around the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur cutting tools are sharp, and are designed to stay sharp. The majority of our blades are made from high carbon steel, precision hardened and tempered to the correct Rockwell value for the particular task for which the tool will be used. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burgonandball.live\/pages\/steel-making-expertise\" title=\"Steel making expertise from Burgon \u0026amp; Ball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRead more about the quality and technical background to our tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pay attention to ergonomic design and use high performance materials, and as a result, our tools are a pleasure to use and will last for many years. We use the testing services of the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.catra.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cutlery and Allied Trades Research Association\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCutlery and Allied Trades Research Association\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to ensure our cutting tools are of the highest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the cutting tools in this collection come from our core RHS-endorsed range of cutting tools. These tools are endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, one of the world’s foremost horticultural organisations and the UK's leading gardening charity. We confident of the quality of our tools: all cutting tools in the RHS-endorsed range come with a ten year guarantee against manufacturing defects.\u003cspan\u003e[\/main-description]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"houseplant-pruner","title":"Houseplant Pruner","description":"\u003cp\u003e[description]Indoor plants continue to be one of the hottest interior design trends around, and this handy houseplant pruner will make it easy to enjoy happy, healthy houseplants - whether you’re a gardener or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pruner is ideal for removing spent leaves and stems, or for pruning of live stems to re-shape or to encourage bushier, denser growth. The specially-shaped blades have been designed to help isolate the leaf or stem to be removed or pruned. Crafted in stainless steel, the blades are rust-resistant and are easy to keep clean. A soft-feel grip gives precision control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis houseplant pruner is ideal for lovers of the lush and leafy interiors trend, and is part of a set of specialist houseplant tools. You may also be interested in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burgonandball.live\/collections\/houseplant-care\/products\/orchid-snips\"\u003eorchid snips\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burgonandball.live\/products\/houseplant-and-terrarium-tool-set\"\u003ehouseplant and terrarium tool set\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burgonandball.live\/products\/japanese-pruning-scissors\"\u003eJapanese pruning scissors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/description]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[trade-description]Indoor plants continue to be one of the hottest interior design trends around, and this handy houseplant pruner will make it easy to enjoy happy, healthy houseplants - whether you’re a gardener or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pruner is ideal for removing spent leaves and stems, or for pruning of live stems to re-shape or to encourage bushier, denser growth. The specially-shaped blades have been designed to help isolate the leaf or stem to be removed or pruned. Crafted in stainless steel, the blades are rust-resistant and are easy to keep clean. A soft-feel grip gives precision control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis houseplant pruner is ideal for lovers of the lush and leafy interiors trend, and is part of a set of specialist houseplant tools. You may also be interested in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burgonandball.live\/collections\/houseplant-care\/products\/orchid-snips\"\u003eorchid snips\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burgonandball.live\/products\/houseplant-and-terrarium-tool-set\"\u003ehouseplant and terrarium tool set\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burgonandball.live\/products\/japanese-pruning-scissors\"\u003eJapanese pruning scissors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/trade-description]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[specifications]Length 15.5cm x 5cm maximum width of handle x 1cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlades: stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandles: thermoplastic rubber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/specifications]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[trade-specifications]Length 15.5cm x 5cm maximum width of handle x 1cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlades: stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandles: thermoplastic rubber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/trade-specifications]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[packaging]Blister pack with euroslot for hanging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacking card dimensions: 25.2cm x 8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/packaging]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burgon and Ball","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17026736488515,"sku":"GIG\/PRUNER","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1868\/2841\/products\/GIG-PRUNER-burgon-and-ball-houseplant-pruner-01.jpg?v=1673952537"},{"product_id":"orchid-snips","title":"Orchid Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003e[description]Orchids add instant sophistication to any décor, and these orchid snips will help you keep your plants at the peak of perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchids can be encouraged to re-bloom with a little judicious pruning of spent stems. A clean cut is essential for healthy re-growth and these orchid snips are just the tool for the job. The scissor action blades with precision pointed tips are superb at isolating the stem to be removed. Crafted in stainless steel, the blades are rust-resistant and are easy to keep clean, while the handles’ soft-feel grips gives great controllability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re just a little bit in love with your orchids, these snips are perfect for you, but of course they are also ideal for pruning other flowering houseplants and for floristry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese orchid snips are part of a set of specialist houseplant tools. You may also be interested in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burgonandball.live\/products\/houseplant-pruner\"\u003ehouseplant pruner\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burgonandball.live\/products\/houseplant-and-terrarium-tool-set\"\u003ehouseplant and terrarium tool set\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burgonandball.live\/products\/japanese-pruning-scissors\"\u003eJapanese pruning scissors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/description]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[trade-description]Orchids add instant sophistication to any décor, and these orchid snips will help you keep your plants at the peak of perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchids can be encouraged to re-bloom with a little judicious pruning of spent stems. A clean cut is essential for healthy re-growth and these orchid snips are just the tool for the job. The scissor action blades with precision pointed tips are superb at isolating the stem to be removed. Crafted in stainless steel, the blades are rust-resistant and are easy to keep clean, while the handles’ soft-feel grips gives great controllability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re just a little bit in love with your orchids, these snips are perfect for you, but of course they are also ideal for pruning other flowering houseplants and for floristry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese orchid snips are part of a set of specialist houseplant tools. 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The fine, pointed blades are able to reach and isolate stems for pruning, while the handles are the perfect size to give precise control. Combining reach, strength and precision, this tool is also invaluable for all general plant styling, as well as for Japanese ikebana and Western floristry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for precision and detailed pruning and cutting of all indoor plants, these Japanese pruning scissors are part of a collection of specialist houseplant tools. 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