Burgon & Ball - Professional Soft Squeeze (Small) – Precision Double-Bow Sheffield Steel Shears

Burgon & Ball Professional Soft Squeeze (Small) – Precision Double-Bow Sheffield Steel Shears

The Burgon & Ball Professional Soft Squeeze Small Shears are engineered for the most delicate and detailed topiary work. Featuring the signature "double-bow" handle design, these shears provide an exceptionally soft action, requiring minimal hand pressure to operate. This compact version is specifically tailored for gardeners with smaller hands or for intricate shaping tasks that demand a high degree of finesse. Forged from legendary Sheffield steel, they deliver a crisp, surgical cut that ensures the long-term health and aesthetic beauty of your most prized ornamental plants.

Best For: Intricate topiary detailing, bonsai maintenance, and gardeners seeking a low-tension, compact tool that eliminates hand fatigue during precision trimming.

Key Features

• Ultra-Soft Double-Bow Action: The unique double-loop handle significantly softens the squeeze tension, making it the most comfortable choice for repetitive, fine-detail work.
• 9cm Precision Blades: The short, maneuverable blades allow for incredible control when sculpting tight curves, small spheres, or complex topiary patterns.
• Sheffield High-Carbon Steel: Crafted from hardened and tempered steel for a razor-sharp edge that slices cleanly through leaves, preventing the jagged edges that lead to plant die-back.
• Compact & Lightweight: With an overall length of 22.5cm, this tool fits perfectly in smaller hands and offers the tactile feedback needed for "micro-trimming."
• Positive Grip Metal Finish: The handles are treated with a textured coating to ensure a non-slip, secure hold even during meticulous, slow-paced shaping.

Specifications

• Brand: Burgon & Ball
• Overall Length: 22.5cm
• Blade Length: 9cm
• Material: Hardened & Tempered Sheffield High-Carbon Steel
• Handle Style: Double-Bow with Positive Grip metal finish
• Manufacturing Origin: Sheffield, England

Ideal For (Uses)

• Detailed Topiary Finishing: The perfect tool for the final "polish" on boxwood (Buxus) spheres and spirals to remove individual stray leaves.
• Bonsai & Container Topiary: Small enough to navigate the tight branches of bonsai trees or small potted standards.
• Alpine & Rockery Maintenance: Ideal for shearing back delicate, mat-forming plants and small flowering shrubs after their bloom.
• Precision Deadheading: Use for the clean removal of spent flower heads on delicate perennials where a standard secateur is too clumsy.

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.