Garden secateurs can be divided into two groups. The first group are bypass secateurs, while the second group are anvil secateurs. Despite their more than affordable price, JEOutdoors ZEM Pruning Shears are considered the best bypass garden secateurs on the market. The reason why they’re so popular are the heavy-duty, sharp blades effective even when dealing with thick branches and stems. In addition to this, they are also pretty lightweight and comfortable for handling. When it comes to anvil secateurs, GARDENA Garden Secateurs are ruling the market. The reason for it is their powerful heavy-duty design that’s maximally adapted to ensure the secateurs do their job with the minimal human effort invested.