Spear & Jackson 8290RS Razorsharp Advance Heavy Duty Telescopic Ratchet Anvil Lopper

Spear & Jackson 8290RS Razorsharp Advance Telescopic Ratchet Anvil Lopper is a very heavy duty tool for my garden. I have many Spears & Jackson tool and they are built to last hence I bought this.I am a person with muscle weakness which is progressive so cutting branches off my little trees and bushes was very difficult for me. This Anvil looper make that job super easy with ratchet system. Blade is super sharp but it comes with lock button for safety. It has extendable handles but it is a bit on the heavy weight side so I believe for older people like me or ladies it is not easy to operate whilst holding it in fully extended size. Overall very good quality loopers.

Excellent value does the job perfectly ease of cutting. Cutting ability excellent handle length very good. Extending capability great does the job very well.

I recently purchased the Spear & Jackson 8290RS Razorsharp Advance Heavy Duty Telescopic Ratchet Anvil Lopper, and overall, I'm quite pleased with its performance.The telescopic feature is a standout, allowing me to reach high branches with ease. The build quality is robust, and the ratcheting mechanism adds extra power for cutting through thicker branches. The razor-sharp blade ensures a clean cut, promoting healthier growth for the plants.The handle extension mechanism is smooth, and the lopper feels well-balanced in hand. The grip is comfortable, and the overall design minimizes hand fatigue during extended use. The sturdy build instills confidence in tackling heavy-duty pruning tasks.However, there is a slight room for improvement in terms of the ratchet mechanism. While it generally works well, there were instances where it felt a bit stiff and required more effort than expected. Additionally, the locking mechanism for the telescopic handle could be more secure; I noticed occasional slippage during use.Despite these minor concerns, the Spear & Jackson 8290RS Razorsharp Advance lopper delivers solid performance and represents good value for the price. It has made pruning tasks in my garden more manageable and efficient. With a few tweaks to enhance the ratcheting mechanism and handle locking system, this lopper could easily earn a full 5-star rating. Overall, a reliable tool for heavy-duty pruning needs.

I love these, much easier and quicker to use than a pruning saw. Really tough.

Takes some getting used to . Ratchet mechanism has slipped a few times . But I think that's down to my technique. Have to fully open the handles back up before closing them again . Probably I hadn't done this when it slipped .It cuts through some very thick branches very easily without the need for too much muscle . Sturdy build quality to. Reasonable length when handles extended . Simple to extend and lock handles. For cutting smaller branches would be nice if you could disable the ratchet mechanism. Because you have to work from fully open each time . Repeatedly opening and closing handles until it grips the branch. But Ideal for bigger tougher branches .

I'm very badly disabled so my limits are without a doubt significantly lower than the full capabilities of these loppers and all I could manage was a single test cut to take a photo. I managed to cut through a branch roughly 43mm (1.7 inch) despite the digital calipers claiming 45mm. But, I still wouldn't be able to use them myself in any capacity. I just can't stand and work with tools as it's far too painful for me with severe spinal issues and I need to use walking sticks or crutches for support as well. What I can very occasionally and briefly help with is shortening the serious branches already on the floor that others have cut down with these loppers to fit them into the gardening bin. Obviously, said branches are considerably thinner towards the middles and ends so I use a set of smaller bladed, lighter Draper heavy duty telescopic anvil loppers I also have here. These Spear & Jackson heavy duty ratchet loppers are for the seriously thick and tougher stuff and they easily cope with it and they are surprisingly well balanced when the handles aren't extended. Branches of 50mm (2 inch) are not a problem for these ratchet loppers and even those getting longer in the tooth who are still relatively fit and healthy can quite easily cut through 40-45mm (1.5 - 1.7 inch) branches and still find these loppers reasonably easy to work with. The fit, young and healthy could very easily cut through 50mm (2 inch) and more, although this is at the top end of their intended use and repeatedly cutting much more than 50mm branches would seriously increase the wear and tear or end up damaging them, ideally a pruning saw or chainsaw would be better there. If you only need to tackle a handful of the considerably thicker branches however, and for the most part you're lopping off annual growth that you keep on top of, these loppers are absolutely ideal.I'm completely reliant upon the help of family, friends and neighbours to help with my gardens so the least I could do was make their lives easier by having these tools available here for them to use. They've done so well that they're frequently borrowed now too and earn high praise every time. It's bad enough having to be so reliant upon others for help as it is without them having to struggle to actually help me too, these loppers are complete game changers and have certainly made life much easier for those that so graciously help me out. The lock is also very handy for storing these loppers with the handles closed. The twist mechanism for locking and unlocking the telescopic handles are a little small and fiddly, but to my mind if your hands can't cope with them then chances are you're not really going to want to be working with these loppers period!! All in all, excellent tools.*** EDIT. I've noticed from observing others that the handles need to be almost fully opened to engage the ratchet and continue cutting, making them quite awkward to use in a cramped or confined space. To disengage the ratchet and fully re-open the blade, the handles need to be opened to the maximum. With the handles extended both actions require a lot of travel. It's a shame they couldn't set the ratchet to engage without the handles having to travel as far. In most cases this shouldn't be an issue but if you're specifically purchasing these loppers for use in an area where your arms may be cramped for space you may struggle. This is the ONLY drawback I can find with these loppers however!!5/5. I've been told to highly recommend them by those that are really using them to their full potential on my behalf. For their price too, excellent tools to have when required.

These are very powerful loppers and cut with ease, although they need a lot of opening and closing for each cut and are quite heavy. I view them as a secondary set of loppers for thicker cuts. A saw could be used instead, but these loppers have the advantage of giving a very clean cut.I'll update this review if they don't last as expected.