Sophie Conran Hedge Shear

This hedge shear is a high-performance garden tool, but elegantly combines strength with understated designer style. Ideal for gardeners of smaller stature, the shear has long handles to give that bit of extra reach, while remaining comfortable to use.

The strong high-carbon steel of the blades of this garden shear has been drop forged, a manufacturing process which removes any voids and aligns the grain of the metal for a tool of outstanding strength and enduring sharpness. Shock-absorbing bumpers reduce jarring of hands and wrists, even during extended use.

The handles feature shaped grips for comfort and are crafted in FSC®-certified ash, a lightweight option. A beautiful brass plaque on one handle shaft carries the Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball maker’s mark for a distinctive touch. For peace of mind, this hedge shear carries a ten-year guarantee.

Blade length 22cm

Overall length 81cm

Width at base of handles: 27cm

Handles: FSC-certified ash wood

Blades: High carbon steel

Weight: 1.1kg

Burgon & Ball tools are the only garden tools to be endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, one of the world’s foremost horticultural organisations and the UK's leading gardening charity. All our RHS-endorsed tools carry a ten year guarantee (for cutting tools) or a lifetime guarantee (for stainless steel tools) against manufacturing defects.


Burgon and Ball have been making tools since 1730, and our expertise with steel is packed into this collection. These tools combine high quality materials with ergonomic design, taking the hard work out of gardening and making them a pleasure to use, for many years to come.