There are certain things you buy thinking this will change my life. And usually they don’t. The ergonomic garlic press you saw on TikTok. The fancy pen that was supposed to “unlock your creative genius.” The overpriced exfoliating scrub that just smells like floor cleaner.
But then, once in a blue moon, you order something ridiculous like Kent & Stowe Eversharp Garden Snips, and it turns out to be the closest thing to tool-based transcendence you’ve ever experienced. I’ve used these for a year now, and I’m still not over it.
- Designed and made in the UK
- Micro tip for accuracy
- Integrated wire cutter
- Supremely comfortable
The Backstory
(I Was Ready for a Fight)
When I first saw the packaging, I almost rolled my eyes out of my head.
“Sharpest. Hardest. Blade. That. Never. Blunts.”

As someone with a background in marketing, I know how high those claims are flying. You can’t just say that stuff unless you’re ready to be sued into your compost bin. So naturally, I bought a pair. Not just because I needed new snips, no. I wanted to see if I could start an email war with a gardening tools company. I was ready to call out the corporate nonsense and make a dramatic story out of it.
But instead? I ended up buying five more pairs for my family and turning into a weird gardening evangelist. My grandparents now have matching Eversharps and refer to them as “those magic scissors.” My dad used them and immediately asked, “Where do I get these?” My aunt snipped her way through her rose bush like it owed her money.
Snipping Performance: Ridiculously Sharp. Almost… Rude?
I don’t know how else to put this — they are too sharp. You think you know sharp? You don’t. I didn’t. These are the kind of blades that don’t cut — they erase. It’s like the plant tissue just accepts its fate and falls apart. You barely apply pressure. You just look at the stem funny and it’s already clean-cut. The micro-tip is surgical. Perfect for deadheading, trimming roots, and doing weird leaf surgery on Alocasias that got into trouble.
Let’s talk about that plasma coating.
The first time I read that I cackled. What is this, a sci-fi weapon? Plasma coated snips? Come on. But now that I’ve used them… I want plasma coating on my forks. My keys. My soul. Whatever they did to make this steel 50x harder than regular blades, it works. A year in, not even a hint of dullness. I’ve cleaned, wiped, sprayed, dropped, forgotten them outside during rain, and they’re still laughing in my face like “try harder.”
Build & Feel: So Light It Feels Fake (Until You Use It)
The body is aluminium, which feels suspiciously light at first — like “Did I just pay this much for a tool that weighs less than a spoon?” kind of light. But the second you start using them, it makes sense. No hand fatigue. No weird pressure on your thumb knuckle. Just easy, balanced movement. You could do a whole pruning session and still have enough grip strength to open a jar of pickles afterward. And the Bi-material micro hex grip? It sticks to your fingers like it was designed just for you. Everyone I handed them to had the same reaction: “Oooh. Oh wow. Okay yeah that feels good.”
I’ve used them in humid greenhouses, during winter cabinet cleaning, and even in the middle of an emotional breakdown where I decided all sad-looking leaves had to go. The grip never slipped. The comfort? Still there.
The Lock
(She’s Got Personality)
Now. Let’s address the one thing that isn’t divine about these snips — the lock.
It’s made of plastic, and it’s just a little bit… moody. Sometimes it slides too high up when you try to close the snips, and unless you position it just right, it refuses to actually lock. Other times it gets a bit stiff and you have to do the awkward finger shuffle to pop it open.
But here’s the deal. The blades are so sharp I want that stubborn lock. I’ve cut myself with them before. Not even while using them. I just brushed past them too closely. So I get it. This isn’t a design flaw. This is a guardian of your fingertips. Annoying? Occasionally. Necessary? Yes.
The Price vs. The Warranty vs. The Math of Immortality
Yes, these are pricey. And when you’re staring at a sea of £4 generic scissors at the garden centre, you will absolutely question your life choices. But let’s do the math. These snips come with a 10-year warranty. I laughed at that. Ten years? What exactly is going to happen to them? Will they explode from overuse? Honestly, unless I lose them or die in some plant-related accident, I expect these to outlive me.
I don’t see myself needing another pair unless I suddenly start growing plants with tungsten stems. Or unless I decide to hoard another five just in case they’re discontinued. Which, to be clear, I’ve already considered.
Unexpected Joy: The First Snip Frenzy
I will never forget the first time I used them. I ran around the house like I’d discovered a new power. Anything that wasn’t 100% thriving? Gone. Old flower stems? Gone. Crispy leaf ends? Gone. I was in a snip frenzy. My plants looked terrified. My partner asked if I was okay. I felt amazing. There is something so deeply satisfying about clean, effortless cuts. You’ll start inventing reasons to prune things.
Even my propagation routine changed. I trust these snips so much I use them for corm division, node cuts, root trims — everything. The clean cuts seem to promote faster healing too. Less rot. More root growth. Like they know exactly how not to offend the plant gods.
Final Words (Because I Could Talk Forever)
If you’re on the fence, get off it. These aren’t just garden snips. They’re an extension of your chaos. They’re part surgical tool, part emotional support weapon. After a year, they still make me weirdly excited to do chores.
I don’t recommend many things, but I recommend these with the kind of devotion usually reserved for cult leaders and skincare enthusiasts. They’re sharp. They’re light. They’re weirdly sexy.
And most importantly?
They make you feel like you’re winning at plants.
Cult Status Achieved
If you’re the kind of plant person who whispers sweet nothings to your Alocasias or feels personal betrayal when a leaf spots, these are your forever snips. They’re not just sharp. They’re a personality trait. The plasma coating turns them into sci-fi scissors. The grip feels custom-made. The cut is addictive. And the price? Suddenly feels justified when you realize these are probably going to outlive your houseplants, your cabinets, and maybe even you.
- Designed and made in the UK
- Micro tip for accuracy
- Integrated wire cutter
- Supremely comfortable
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