{"title":"Sheep Shearing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[excerpt]Burgon \u0026amp; Ball shears are the only shears made in the UK. We still use our classic design, patented in 1865, and our shears still outperform any other shears in the world.[\/excerpt]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[main-description]Burgon \u0026amp; Ball shears are the only shears made in the UK. We still use our classic design, patented in 1865, and our shears still outperform any other shears in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is it that makes our shears so special?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe precision heat treat our blades. Both blades of a shear are measured at 56-58 on the Rockwell scale of hardness; the perfect hardness for the job, and the only guarantee of long-term edge retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bow is hot rolled to add strength and springiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe double hollow grind our blades for a finer edge and easier resharpening – a patented process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blades and shanks are forged from a single piece of steel, not riveted, for improved blade life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blades are craftsman hand set, by eye, to be virtually parallel, giving almost no wear between the blades and dramatically improving edge retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe really know our steel, and how to get the most out of it, and the result is the world’s finest sheep shears. Browse the collection now.\u003cspan\u003e[\/main-description]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1868\/2841\/collections\/burgon-and-ball-sheep-shears.jpg?v=1505378370","url":"https:\/\/www.burgonandball.live\/collections\/sheep-shearing.oembed","provider":"Burgon and Ball","version":"1.0","type":"link"}