Duchy Hand Trowel, Pruning Shears and Hand Fork Created using straight grained Ash sourced from Duchy of Cornwall estates in the UK and certified to FSC standards, the highest quality of wood from sustainable sources. The handles are hand barrel waxed to give the wood a natural and environmentally friendly protection against the elements. The unique shape of the handle is designed for comfort to make it easier to grip, reducing blisters. The pruning shears feature a bypass (scissor) action and a safety catch and tension spring. They are manufactured by craftsmen, solid forged from high quality carbon steel, precision ground and then sharpened to a fine cutting edge.