We compared two bypass garden secateurs: the Kynup SK-5 Garden Secateurs and the DECERK Professional Bypass Garden Secateurs.
What we looked at
Blade steel, cutting capacity, handles, lock, extras, and price.
The verdict
If you want SK-5 steel secateurs with a slide lock and a spare spring at a low price, the Kynup is the pick at £7.99. If you would rather pay £11.98 more for a heavy duty pair that cuts branches up to 20mm with a 3-layer blade protection, the DECERK is the alternative, at £19.97.
A £7.99 pair of SK-5 steel secateurs with a spare spring.
A £19.97 heavy duty pair with a hardened SK5 blade and aluminium handles.
Kynup Garden Secateurs, SK-5 Steel with Anti-Slip Handle and Spare Spring — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as bypass garden secateurs with SK-5 steel blades, a non-stick blade surface to resist sap, asymmetric ergonomic handles, a one-touch slide lock and a spare spring, suitable for both left- and right-handed users. Carries 4.6 stars from 10K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Far cheaper than the DECERK on these listings, at £7.99
- Spare spring and slide lock included
- Suitable for left- and right-handed users
- Very large review history (10K ratings)
Worth knowing
- No maximum cutting diameter stated in the details we reviewed
- Lower star rating than the DECERK (4.6 vs 4.7)
Best for
- Buyers who want a low-cost pair
- Anyone who wants a spare spring
- Those who are left-handed
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need a stated heavy duty capacity
- Anyone cutting thicker branches
DECERK Professional Bypass Garden Secateurs, Heavy Duty, Branches up to 20mm — Heavy Duty
Intended for: Marketed as heavy duty bypass secateurs for branches up to 20mm with a hardened Japanese SK5 steel blade (60 HRC) that is claimed to stay sharp over 5,000 test cuts, a 3-layer blade protection and one-piece anodised aluminium handles with a soft non-slip grip. Carries 4.7 stars from 2.5K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Stated 20mm cutting capacity
- SK5 steel hardened to 60 HRC
- Three-layer blade protection against damp
- Higher star rating than the Kynup (4.7 vs 4.6)
Worth knowing
- Costs £11.98 more than the Kynup on these listings
- Smaller review history (2.5K vs 10K ratings)
Best for
- Buyers who prune thicker branches
- Anyone who wants a long-lasting pair
- Those who want the higher rating
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who only prunes light stems
