hedge shears

Hedge shears are a two-bladed cutting tool used for trimming hedges, shrubs, and other dense garden growth.

Unlike pruning shears, which cut individual stems, hedge shears have long, flat blades that slice through multiple branches at once, making them efficient for shaping and maintaining uniform surfaces.

They come in manual versions with scissor-like handles and powered versions—electric or gas—for larger jobs.

I need to sharpen my hedge shears before tackling the boxwoods.