ARS Anvil Secateurs - 18cm & 20.5cm - Professional Curved Blade Shears for Vines, Dead Wood & Hardwood Pruning
Pruning dormant vines or removing seasoned dead wood requires a tool that combines high-impact crushing power with a stable, non-slip grip. The ARS Anvil Secateurs solve the challenge of cutting tough timber by utilizing an innovative curved blade design. This specialized Japanese geometry holds branches securely against the anvil, ensuring a smooth, powerful, and surgical-grade cut through the hardest woods with significantly less physical effort than traditional straight-blade models.
Best For The commercial vineyard manager, arborist, or home gardener requiring maximum leverage and precision for the effortless, high-volume cutting of vines, dry dead wood, and established hardwood branches.
Key Features
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Innovative Curved Anvil Design: Unlike traditional straight anvils, the curved blade profile securely cradles the branch during the cut, preventing slippage and ensuring a smooth, clean slice through dense wood every time.
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Non-Stick High-Carbon Steel Blades: Forged from premium Japanese steel and finished with a specialized non-stick coating to actively resist sap buildup and rust, ensuring a low-friction action and effortless cleaning after a day in the field.
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Lightweight Cast Alloy Handles: Constructed with high-strength handles to provide maximum durability with minimal weight, significantly reducing hand and wrist fatigue during extended periods of intensive orchard or vineyard maintenance.
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Double-Action Thumb Lock: Equipped with a unique safety catch that is easily engaged or released with one hand, maximizing productivity in the field and ensuring safe storage in tool pouches.
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Fully Serviceable Japanese Engineering: Built for a long professional service life, these secateurs are completely serviceable with replaceable blades and anvils available, ensuring your investment remains in peak working condition for years.
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Ergonomic Soft PVC Grips: The handles are finished with soft PVC grips to provide a positive, non-slip hold, increasing operator comfort and control even in wet or sappy pruning conditions.
Sizes Available
The VA Series is available in two precise sizes to suit different hand profiles and cutting requirements:
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Small (VA-7Z): 180mm Length (215g) with a 35mm blade. Perfect for precision work in smaller hands with a 22mm cutting capacity.
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Medium (VA-8Z): 205mm Length (235g) with a 47mm blade. The professional all-rounder for general hardwood pruning with a 25mm cutting capacity.
Specifications
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Brand: ARS Japan
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Material: High-Carbon Steel (Non-stick coated); Cast Alloy handles; Soft PVC Grips
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Capacity: Maximum cut diameter: 22mm (Small) to 25mm (Medium)
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Dimensions: 180mm or 205mm Overall Length
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Other specific data: Weight: 215g - 235g. Replaceable blade codes: ARVA73 (Small) / ARVA83 (Medium). Made in Japan.
Ideal For (Uses)
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Cutting and clearing dormant grape vines and citrus branches in commercial operations.
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Removing dry, seasoned dead wood from ornamental trees and high-value shrubs.
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General pruning of hardwoods and established woody perennials where bypass secateurs may struggle.
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Continuous, high-repetition pruning tasks requiring a lightweight tool with a powerful, light cutting action.
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Oversized Item Delivery Options
Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.
Available options include:
✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)
Important Notes:
- Shipping costs vary by location and method
- Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.
Business Delivery:
- Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
- If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
- If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
- Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
- Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment
Let us know your preference, and we'll arrange the best solution for you!
Important Note on Availability & Shipping
Our warehouse serves as our office and logistics centre rather than a retail showroom. Because we ship from multiple locations and manage high-turnover stock, not all items are available for immediate pickup.
Lead Times:
- In-Stock Items: Usually ready for dispatch the same day.
- Supplier-Dependent Items: Can take up to 2 weeks to arrive.
While we strive for fast delivery, some timelines are subject to supplier availability and are beyond our control. We appreciate your patience as we source the best quality gear for your project.
We Offer the Best Prices
We are committed to offering our customers the best prices possible. If you find the exact same product advertised at a lower price elsewhere, we invite you to contact us and we will review your price match request.
Price Match Conditions:
- The competitor must be an Australian-based seller with a physical presence in Australia
- The product must be the exact same item with a matching SKU or model number
- The product must be in stock and available for purchase at the competitor
- The lower price must be publicly advertised and currently available (not a clearance, closeout, or discontinued item)
- Price matching excludes marketplace platforms including but not limited to Temu and Aliexpress
- Price matching requests must be made before purchase
How to Request a Price Match:
To request a price match, please contact us at sales@greenhousepolytunnels.com.au with a link to the competitor's product listing, or call us on 0418 438 774. Please include the product details and the advertised lower price. We will review your request and respond within 2 business days.
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