The Carters 8" Bypass Secateur is a professional-grade pruning tool designed for clean, precise cuts on live plants. Ideal for gardeners, landscapers, and horticultural professionals, this secateur delivers accuracy, reliability, and comfort for intricate pruning and shaping tasks.
Featuring a heat-treated, Teflon®-coated steel blade, it ensures smooth operation while resisting sap buildup, friction, and rust. The bypass cutting action mimics natural scissor movement, allowing clean cuts on live wood without damaging plants. Its lightweight aluminium handle provides durability and reduces hand fatigue, making it perfect for extended use in pruning shrubs, trimming stems, and shaping topiary.
Manufactured by Richard Carter Ltd, with a heritage dating back to 1740, the Carters 8" Secateur is tested to exceed industry standards, guaranteeing professional-grade performance for both residential and commercial gardening tasks year-round.
Features & Benefits
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8" heat-treated steel blade with Teflon® coating | Smooth cutting, sap-resistant, and rust-proof
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Bypass action | Ideal for live wood, reduces plant damage and promotes healthy growth
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Lightweight aluminium handle | Durable, comfortable, and reduces hand fatigue
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Precision tool | Perfect for pruning, shaping, and trimming shrubs, stems, and topiary
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Professional reliability | Tested to exceed industry standards for long-term performance
Applications
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Pruning and trimming live branches and stems
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Shaping shrubs, ornamental plants, and hedges
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Deadheading and detailed plant maintenance
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Lawn, garden, and grounds maintenance tasks
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Year-round use for professional gardeners and landscapers
Technical Specification
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Brand | Carters
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Product | 8" Bypass Secateur
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Blade Material | Heat-treated steel with Teflon® coating
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Handle Material | Lightweight aluminium
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Blade Length | 8 inches (203mm)
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Weight | 0.3kg
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Cutting Capacity | Up to 15mm diameter
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Cutting Action | Bypass – ideal for live wood
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Primary Uses | Pruning, shaping, trimming live stems and shrubs
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Use Period | Year-round professional gardening