Felco No.8 Secateurs - Ergonomic
The Felco No.8 offers a number of features over and above the Felco No.2,including an ergonomic design. This provides better wrist protection and optimisation of the force exerted.
Features include: ergonomic design, wire cutting notch, sap groove, micrometric blade adjustment, shock absorbers and aluminium handles. - Length 210mm, Weight 245g Cutting diameter 25mm.
The Felco No.8 Secateurs represent the pinnacle of professional pruning tools for serious UK orchardists and horticulturists. These premium Swiss-made bypass secateurs are an ergonomic redesign of the classic Felco Model No.2, specifically engineered to provide superior comfort and precision for extended pruning sessions in commercial orchards and professional gardens.
Professional-Grade Design for UK Fruit Growers
Crafted with the unique demands of UK fruit growing in mind, these secateurs excel at pruning both established fruit trees and soft fruit bushes with remarkable ease. The ergonomically shaped handles are specially designed to prevent the tool from sliding through your hand during intensive pruning work, whilst the angled cutting head allows for natural wrist positioning to reduce strain during those long autumn and winter pruning sessions.
Superior Cutting Performance
The Felco No.8 features a precision-ground hardened steel blade that delivers exceptionally clean cuts, crucial for maintaining the health of your valuable fruit trees and preventing disease entry. The micrometric blade adjustment system ensures perfect alignment throughout the secateurs' lifetime, allowing for precise adjustments as needed to maintain optimal cutting performance season after season.
Thoughtful Features for Orchard Professionals
Every aspect of these secateurs has been designed with the professional user in mind. The integrated wire-cutting notch proves invaluable when dealing with orchard ties and supports, whilst the sap groove prevents blade sticking when cutting through particularly sappy wood during summer pruning. The cushion-shock absorber reduces impact and hand fatigue, a welcome feature during intensive winter pruning work in commercial orchards.
Built to Last in Demanding UK Conditions
Constructed from forged aluminium with a lifetime guarantee, these secateurs are built to withstand the rigours of daily professional use in variable British weather conditions. The comfortable, lightweight handles (245g total weight) reduce hand fatigue, whilst the robust construction ensures these secateurs will remain a trusted tool in your orchard kit for years to come.
Easy Maintenance for Continuous Performance
The Felco No.8 is designed for straightforward maintenance, with blades set on dowel pins for easy cleaning, sharpening and replacement when necessary. All parts are replaceable, making these secateurs a truly sustainable choice for environmentally conscious growers.
Technical Specifications
- Length: 210mm
- Weight: 245g
- Cutting diameter: 25mm
- Materials: Forged aluminium handles, hardened steel blade
- Features: Ergonomic design, wire cutting notch, sap groove, micrometric blade adjustment, shock absorbers
- Guarantee: Lifetime manufacturer's guarantee
The Felco No.8 Secateurs are the professional choice for UK fruit growers, offering unmatched quality, durability and cutting performance for all orchard and soft fruit pruning tasks. Invest in these premium secateurs to experience the difference that Swiss precision engineering can make to your pruning efficiency and the health of your valuable fruit trees.
