Burgon & Ball - Professional Soft Shears (Large) – Double-Bow Sheffield Steel Shaping Shears

Burgon & Ball Professional Soft Shears (Large) – Double-Bow Sheffield Steel Shaping Shears

The Burgon & Ball Professional Soft Shears are the pinnacle of comfort for high-volume topiary and precision shearing. Crafted in Sheffield, these shears feature a distinctive "double-bow" handle pattern that provides a significantly softer squeeze than traditional single-bow designs. This mechanical advantage, combined with the 13cm long blades, makes them the ideal choice for professional gardeners and those managing large-scale ornamental projects who need to minimize hand strain without sacrificing the surgical precision of Sheffield steel.

Best For: Professional use and large-scale topiary maintenance where repetitive cutting action requires the softest possible handle tension to prevent hand fatigue.

Key Features

• Double-Bow Ergonomics: The specialized double-bow handle creates the "softest possible squeeze," drastically reducing the effort required for each snip and allowing for hours of comfortable use.
• Long 13cm Precision Blades: These extended blades are perfect for covering large surface areas on box spheres, hedges, or cloud-pruned specimens with speed and accuracy.
• Sheffield High-Carbon Steel: Forged from hardened and tempered steel to provide a razor-sharp edge that slices through foliage cleanly, preventing the leaf-tip browning caused by duller tools.
• Versatile Angled Design: The blades are deliberately offset to protect your knuckles when cutting flat surfaces; simply flip the shears over to use the natural arc for shaping curves and rounds.
• Positive Grip Finish: The metal handles feature a specialized textured finish, ensuring a secure and stable grip even when working in damp conditions or wearing gloves.

Specifications

• Brand: Burgon & Ball
• Overall Length: 29cm
• Blade Length: 13cm
• Material: Hardened & Tempered Sheffield High-Carbon Steel
• Handle Style: Double-Bow with Positive Grip finish
• Manufacturing Origin: Sheffield, England

Ideal For (Uses)

• Large Scale Topiary: Ideal for the primary shaping and maintenance of large-scale green architecture and formal garden features.
• Extended Trimming Sessions: The low-tension bow makes this the preferred tool for professional gardeners who spend entire days shearing.
• Cloud Pruning (Niwaki): Offers the delicate control and reach necessary for the artistic thinning and shaping of Japanese-style ornamental trees.
• Managing Tougher Foliage: The long blades and Sheffield steel construction provide the strength needed to handle slightly denser evergreens like Yew and Ilex.

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.