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The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012

02 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Introduction 03

The tools weuse & recommend"

Greg Redwood Head of Great Glasshouses & Horticultural Training

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Kew’s horticultural team have worked closely with Spear & Jackson throughout the product development process. Products have been put through rigorous testing to ensure that the level of performance and quality befits the brand. The result is a unique range of digging, cultivating, and garden cutting tools that are genuinely ‘used and recommended by Kew’.

Spear & Jackson

With over 250 years of experience in manufacturing quality garden tools, Spear & Jackson combine traditional production methods with the latest manufacturing technology. Designed with durability, comfort and performance firmly in mind, our products appeal to the keen gardener, landscaper and horticultural professional alike.

For more information please visit www.spear-and-jackson.com

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Originally laid out in 1759, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has a remarkable heritage and performs a unique role in international plant science and conservation. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Kew has the largest and most diverse botanical collections under its care. Kew is also an internationally respected centre of scientific excellence.

Based on a second site at Wakehurst, Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank is the largest global conservation project in the world and will eventually hold the seeds of at least half of all known plants.

For more information please visit www.kew.org

Over 250 years of gardening experience

04 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Packaging & Communication 05

Packaging Designed to Sell"

An extensive range of qualitygardening tools

Neverbend Carbon

At Spear & Jackson we understand the importance of visually impactful packaging in encouraging trade up and increasing sales. Dual branded packaging has been designed to boost visibility in store and maximise consumer appeal.

“Try Me” Packs Eye-catching “try-me” packs allow the consumer to handle the product and explore its features and functionality before buying, helping them choose the right product and delivering enhanced sales for the retailer.

Quality Perception A stylish swing tag and seal enhances the perception of the Kew Gardens Collection as a premium line, adding value as well as giving products that designer look.

FSC Approved Kew are widely recognisedas a leading centre for conservation and so, as you would expect, all of our handles are made from the finest ash, from well-managed forests.

Neverbend Stainless

Razorsharp Garden Cutting

06 - 15

16 - 23

24 - 32

Exceptionally strong,built to last”

Traditional, stylishand hard working”

Making gardening easierand more enjoyable”

06 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Neverbend Carbon - Range Overview 07

Double width treads for more comfortable digging

Longer socket for increased

strength

Solid forged from a single piece of steel for greater strength

Two chamfered edges so you can hoe on both the forward and backward stroke

FSC approved split YD ash handles, weatherproofed for greater durability

Cultivators have longer handles which reduce the need for bending and help against back strain

Longer tangs help avoid hitting your

knuckles on the blade

Our Neverbend Carbon range of garden tools have a hammer finished epoxy coating for improved resistance to rust, humidity and alkalis in the soil.

Harvested from FSC approved, well managed forests, our weatherproof handles are made from the finest ash.

Every Neverbend Carbon product comes with a fifteen year guarantee.

Long handled cultivators and hand tools include a leather wrist strap for easy storage

Exceptionally strong,built to last”

NeverbendCarbon

08 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Neverbend Carbon - Spades & Forks / USA Patterns 09

Neverbend Carbon Spades & Forks

Solid forged from a single piece of steel for greater strength”

•Longer socket & handle reduces the need for bending and helps against back strain

•Hammer finished epoxy coating for improved resistance to rust, humidity and alkalis in the soil

•FSC approved split YD ash handle, weatherproofed for greater durability

Neverbend Carbon USA Patterns

•Long socket & handle reduces the need for bending and helps against back strain


•FSC approved long knob handle, weatherproofed for greater durability

Carbon BorderSpade

“Solid forged from a single piece of steel for greater strength”

•Double width treads for more comfortable digging

Shaft Size: 760mm 30”

Head Size: 230 x 138mm 9” x 5½”

1184SYDKEW

Carbon DiggingFork



Head Size: 280 x 180mm 11 ” x 7”

1680SYDKEW

Carbon Digging Spade




Head Size: 280 x 180mm 11” x 7”

1180SYDKEW

Carbon Transplanting Spade




Head Size: 270 x 135mm 10½” x 53⁄8”

1047KEW

Carbon Border Fork



Head Size: 230 x 138mm 9” x 5½”

1684SYDKEW

Carbon Round Mouth Shovel



Head Size: 300 x 240mm 12” x 93⁄8”

2050KEW

Carbon Digging Fork



Head Size: 290 x 200mm 113⁄8” x 8”

155KEW

Carbon Square Mouth Digging Spade




Head Size: 280 x 180mm 11” x 7”

115KEW

Carbon Mulch Fork

“Designed for transferring ensilage, mulch or stones”

•Carbon steel head for longer life

•Epoxy coated tines for improved resistance to rust, humidity and scratches


Head Size: 300 x 270mm 12” x 105⁄8”

1600KEW

10 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Neverbend Carbon - Other Long Handled Tools / Long Handled Cultivators 11

Neverbend Carbon Ancillary Tools



Neverbend Carbon Long HandledCultivators

Longer handles reduce the need for bending and help against back strain”



•FSC approved ash handle, weatherproofed for greater durability

•Leather wrist strap makes for easy storage (apart from 3805KEW)

Carbon Long Handled Root Breaker

“Ideal for chopping through, prising or levering out tough, often tangled roots”

•Tubular steel shaft

•Forward tilt handle gives the ideal digging angle


Head Size: 210 x 100mm 8¼ ” x 4”

4422KEW

Carbon Square Mouth Shovel

“Traditional, popular design, lightweight and responsive”

•Square, open socket shovel

•FSC approved ash shaft, weatherproofed for greater durability

•Supergrip® forward tilt handle gives the ideal digging angle


Head Size: 320 x 255mm 12½ ” x 10”

2581KEW

Carbon Dutch Hoe

“Two chamfered edges so you can hoe on both the forward and backward stroke”

•Longer handle reduces the need for bending and helps against back strain


Head Size: 152mm 6”

3540KEW

Carbon Soil Rake

“Longer handle reduces the need for bending and helps against back strain”

•Extra wide head with 14 teeth


Head Size: 14 Teeth

3840KEW

Carbon Draw Hoe




3588KEW

Carbon Heavy Duty Lawn Rake


•Heat treated tines withstand the toughest use whilst maintaining shape and flexibility

•20 tines wrap around rivets to reduce the likelihood of detachment during use


Head Size: 20 Tine

3872KEW

Carbon 3 ProngCultivator



Head Size: 3 Prong

3883KEW

Carbon Edging Knife

“Extra wide T shaped handle for improved grip”

•Award winning stirrup style ergonomic head

•Extra wide tread for comfort



3805KEW

Carbon Rose Bed Rake

“Narrow head idealfor raking in between roses”

•Heat treated tines withstand the toughest use whilst maintaining shape and flexibility

•8 tines wrap around rivets to reduce the likelihood of detachment during use



Head Size: 8 Tine

4872KEW

12 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Neverbend Carbon - Plastic Rakes / Trowels & Forks 13

Neverbend Carbon Plastic Rakes

•Lightweight but hardwearing plastic head

Neverbend Carbon Trowels& Weed Forks

Longer tang helps to avoid hitting your knuckles on the blade”



•FSC approved 127mm/5” ash handle, weatherproofed for greater durability

•Leather wrist strap makes for easy storage

Pack of 6 Replacement Tines

•For use with reference PLASTICRAKEKW

Shaft Size: -

Head Size: -

PLASTICTINEKW

Plastic Leaf Rake

“Longer handlereduces the need for bending and helpsagainst back strain”



Head Size: 24 Tine

3884KEW

Plastic Rake with Replaceable Tines

“Comes with 6 spare replaceable tines”

•Light, but strong, tubular aluminium handle with soft grip for added comfort


Head Size: 23 Tine

PLASTICRAKEKW

Carbon Hand Trowel

“Longer tang helps to avoid hitting your knuckles on the blade”

Handle Size: 127mm 5”

Head Size: 150 x 80mm 6” x 3¼”

4090KEW

Carbon 3 Piece Gift Set



Head Size: Various

NEVERBEND3KW

Carbon Weed Fork



Head Size: 120 x 75mm 4½” x 3”

4094KEW

Carbon Transplanting Trowel



Head Size: 150 x 75mm 6” x 3”

4092KEW

14 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Neverbend Carbon - Other Hand Tools / Midi Hand Tools 15

Neverbend Carbon OtherHand Tools

•Carbon steel head and tang for longer life

•Hammer finish epoxy coated head for improved resistance to rust, humidity and alkalis in the soil



Neverbend Carbon MidiHand Tools

Longer handles provide better reach”





Carbon Daisy Grubber

“Pressed from a single piece of steel for greater strength”


Head Size: 150 x 20mm 6” x ¾”

4096KEW

Carbon Soil Scoop

“Deeply dished to hold extra soil”


Head Size: 150 x 90mm 6” x 3½”

4095KEW

Carbon Dandelion Weeder

“Forged from a single piece of steel for greater strength”


Head Size: 205 x 20mm 8¼” x ¾”

4097KEW

Carbon Midi Hand Trowel

“Longer handle provides better reach”



4098KEW

Carbon Midi Weed Fork




4099KEW

Carbon Midi 3 Prong Cultivator



Head Size: 3 Prong

4100KEW

Carbon Midi Onion Hoe

“Longer handle provides better reach



4101KEW

Carbon Midi Dibber

“Longer handle provides deeper holes - great for planting leeks”



4102KEW

Carbon Cape Cod Weeder



Head Size: 65mm 25⁄8”

4103KEW

16 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Neverbend Stainless - Range Overview 17

NeverbendStainless

Double width treads for more comfortable digging.

Longer socket and double rivets for added strength

FSC approved split YD ash handles, weatherproofed for greater durability.

Cultivators have longer handles which reduce the need for bending and help

against back strain.

Longer tangs help avoid hitting

your knuckles on the blade

Our Neverbend Stainless range of garden tools have mirror polished heads that slip easily through the soil, are resistant to rust, and easy to clean.

Harvested from FSC approved, well managed forests, our weatherproof handles are made from the finest ash.

Every Neverbend Stainless product comes with a ten year guarantee.

Long handled cultivators and hand tools include a leather wrist strap for easy storage

Traditional, stylish and hard working”

Longer socket and double rivets for added strength

18 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Neverbend Stainless - Spades & Forks / USA Patterns 19

Neverbend Stainless Spades & Forks

Mirror polished heads slip easily through the soil, are resistant to rust and easy to clean”

•Extra long socket and double rivets for added strength



Stainless BorderSpade

“Mirror polished heads slip easily through the soil, are resistant to rust and easy to clean”



Head Size: 230 x 138mm 9” x 5½”

1161KEW

Stainless DiggingFork



Head Size: 280 x 180mm 11 ” x 7”

1560KEW

Stainless Digging Spade




Head Size: 280 x 180mm 11” x 7”

1160KEW

Stainless Border Fork



Head Size: 230 x 138mm 9” x 5½”

1561KEW

Neverbend Stainless USA Patterns

Mirror polished heads slip easily through the soil, are resistant to rust and easy to clean”

•Double rivets and long socket for added strength


•FSC approved long knob handle, weatherproofed for greater durability

Stainless DiggingFork



Head Size: 300 x 185mm 12 ” x 7¼”

255KEW

Stainless Square Mouth Digging Spade




Head Size: 290 x 180mm 113⁄8” x 7”

215KEW

Stainless Round Mouth Shovel




Head Size: 300 x 225mm 12” x 9”

4475KEW

Stainless Round Mouth Shovel



Head Size: 300 x 225mm 12 ” x 9”

3050KEW

20 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Neverbend Stainless - Long Handled Cultivators 21

Neverbend Stainless Long HandledCultivators

Longer handles reduce the need for bending and help against back strain”

•Mirror polished heads slip easily through the soil, are resistant to rust and easy to clean


Stainless Dutch Hoe

“Two chamfered edges so you can hoe on both the forward and backward stroke”

•Leather wrist strap also makes for easy storage



3983KEW

Stainless Garden Rake


•Extra wide head with 14 teeth



Head Size: 14 Teeth

3980KEW

Stainless Edging Knife

“Extra wide T shaped handle for improved grip”

•Award winning stirrup style ergonomic head

•Extra wide tread for comfort



3981KEW

Stainless Lawn Rake




Head Size: 16 Tines

3982KEW

Stainless Midi Hand Trowel




3080KEW

Stainless Midi Weed Fork




3090KEW

Stainless Midi 3 Prong Cultivator



Head Size: 3 Prong

3100KEW

Stainless Midi Dibber

“Longer handleprovides deeper holes- great for planting leeks”



3120KEW

22 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Neverbend Stainless - Hand Tools / Midi Hand Tools 23

Neverbend Stainless Hand Tools

Longer tang helps to avoid hitting your knuckles on the blade”




Stainless Hand Trowel




3010KEW

Stainless 3 Piece Gift Set



Head Size: Various

3056KEW

Stainless Weed Fork




3060KEW

Stainless Transplanting Trowel



Head Size: 150 x 75mm 6” x 3”

3020KEW

Stainless Soil Scoop

“Deeply dished to hold extra soil”


Head Size: 150 x 90mm 6” x 3½”

3070KEW

Neverbend Stainless MidiHand Tools

Longer handles provide better reach”




Stainless Midi Onion Hoe




3110KEW

24 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Razorsharp Garden Cutting - Range Review 25

RazorsharpGarden CuttingOur Razorsharp Garden Cutting range includes

a wide selection of high performance secateurs, shears and loppers to suit every requirement.

Every Razorsharp product comes with a ten year guarantee.

Bypass Secateurs “Ideal for healthy plants, shrubs or green stems” Two blades create a scissor-like action to produce a clean cut. Helps minimise bruising on green stems.

Making gardening easier and more enjoyable”

Anvil Secateurs “Ideal for cutting older or dead wood” A single blade is used to press the wood against the anvil, crushing the stem until the cut is complete Helps minimise stem twisting.

Mechanical Advantage “Ideal for cutting older woody growth” Geared or ratchet secateurs and loppers are easy to use and require less effort than conventional products. They allow thicker, harder branches to be cut in short steps rather than in a single action.

NEWPremium

Metal Handle Secateurs

NEWHeavy Duty Metal Anvil

Range

26 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Razorsharp Garden Cutting - Bypass / Anvil Secateurs 27

Razorsharp Bypass Secateurs

Bypass action minimises bruising on green stems”

•High carbon steel blades for strength and lasting sharpness

• Aluminium alloy handles (apart from 7159KEW)

Razorsharp Heavy Duty Bypass Secateurs

“Forged handle construction for optimum strength and performance”

•Blade notch for cutting thicker stems

•Sap groove and riveted lower blade

•Stepped locking catch for wide or narrow cutting width

•Rubber shock absorber

Overall Length: 215mm 8½”

Blade Size: 69mm 211⁄16”

6659KEW

Razorsharp Replacement Blade & Spring

•High carbon steel blade for lasting sharpness

•Replacement spring also included

Overall Length: -


6659BLADEKEW

Razorsharp Bypass Secateurs with Ergo Twist Handle

“Bypass action minimises bruising on green stems”

•PTFE coated blade for rust resistance and smoother cutting

•Stepped locking catch for wide or narrow cutting width

•Auto-rotating handle helps minimise strain and fatigue

•Non slip soft grip for comfort

Overall Length: 220mm 8¾”


6259KEW

Razorsharp Large Bypass Secateurs


•Soft feel handle sections for increased comfort

•Locking catch for safer carrying and safer storage

Overall Length: 200mm 8”


4171LKEW

Razorsharp Medium Bypass Secateurs






4171KEW

Razorsharp Anvil Secateurs

Anvil action minimises stem twisting”

•High carbon steel blade for strength and lasting sharpness

• Metal anvils for optimum strength and performance

• Aluminium alloy handles (apart from 7158KEW)

Razorsharp Garden Snips “Suitable for cutting most types of flowers and fruit stems”





4172KEW

Razorsharp Bypass Secateurs


•PTFE coated blades for rust resistance and smother cutting

•Hard chromed lower blade for rust resistance

•Ergonomic handles with soft grip for increased comfort

•Ambidextrous locking catch

Overall Length: 212mm 8¼”


7159KEW

Razorsharp Ratchet Anvil Secateurs

“Ratchet action gives easy cutting in short steps - ideal for cutting thicker, harder branches”


•Ratchet action means easy pruning in 4 short steps

•Metal locking catch

•Non slip grip for comfort



6358KEW

Razorsharp Medium Anvil Secateurs

“Anvil action minimises stem twisting”

•Metal anvil for optimum strength and performance



Overall Length: 175mm 67⁄8”

Blade Size: 50mm 2”

4173KEW

Razorsharp Anvil Secateurs

“Anvil action minimises stem twisting”



•Ergonomic handles with soft grip for increased comfort




7158KEW

•Maximum cut 20mm (3/4”) diameter









28 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Razorsharp Garden Cutting - Secateurs Sets / Hand Shears 29

Razorsharp Secateurs Sets

Razorsharp Anvil Secateurs & Blade Sharpener Set

•6358KEW Ratchet Anvil Secateurs (see main product description for full details of features and benefits)

•6 in 1 blade sharpener ideal for use with garden secateurs, shears, loppers, knives, and scissors (cleaning sponge and lubricating / anti-corrosion oil stored inside handles)

•Non-slip grip

Secateurs 207mmOverall Length: 8¼”


CUTTINGSET1K

Razorsharp Anvil & Bypass Secateurs Set




•Ergonomic soft feel handles for increased comfort




CUTTINGSET2K

Razorsharp Bypass Secateurs & Leather Holster Set

•6659KEW Razorsharp Heavy Duty Bypass Secateurs (see main product description for full details of features and benefits)

•Leather holster with integral metal clip

Secateurs 215mmOverall Length: 8½”


CUTTINGSET4K

Razorsharp Adjustable Width Secateurs Set




•Adjustable cutting width

•Smaller handle width ideal for ladies

•Ergonomic soft feel handles


Blade Size: Anvil 51mm / 2” Bypass 55mm / 21⁄8”

CUTTINGSET3K

Razorsharp Hand Shears

High quality hardened steel blade for easy precise cuts”


• Shock absorbers (apart from 4868KEW)

• Non-slip soft grips (apart from 4868KEW)

Razorsharp Wishbone Handle Hand Shears

“High quality hardened steel blade for easy precise cuts”

•Notched blade for cutting thicker stems

•Ergonomic wishbone shaped handles

•Adjustable tensioning



4888KEW

Razorsharp Hedge Shears



•Light, but strong tubular aluminium handles



8110KEW

Razorsharp Telescopic Shears

“High quality hardened steel blade for easy, precise cuts”

•Light, but strong tubular aluminium telescopic handles which extend to 500mm (19”)

•Twist and lock mechanism

•Adjustable tensioning

Overall Length: 340-500mm 13-19”


8120KEW

Razorsharp Wishbone Handle Hand Shears

“High quality hardened steel blade for easy, precise cuts”

•Chrome plated blades for rust resistance


•Ergonomic wishbone shaped approved handles, weatherproofed for greater durability



4868KEW





30 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Razorsharp Garden Cutting - Other Shears / Loppers 31

Razorsharp Other Shears


• PTFE coated blade for rust resistance and smoother cutting

Razorsharp Lawn Shears

“Long handles reduce the need for bending, helps against back strain”

•Lightweight but tough longer aluminium handles for comfortable use

•Non-slip comfort grips



4867KEW

Razorsharp Edging Shears

“Longer handles reduce the need for bending, helps against back strain”

•Lightweight but tough longer aluminium handles for comfortable use




4870KEW

Razorsharp Single Hand Grass Shears

“Head rotates 360° making it ideal for trimming borders and edge”

•360° rotating head allows you to cut at any angle

•Adjustable height feature for when cutting parallel to the ground

•Single handed operation



8260KEW

Razorsharp Topiary Shears



•Safety locking catch

•Single handed operation


Blade Size: 164mm 6½”

4855KEW

Razorsharp Loppers


• PTFE coated blade for rust resistance and smoother cutting

• Light, but strong tubular aluminium handles

• Non-slip soft grips

Razorsharp Geared Mini Bypass Loppers

“Great for working in confined spaces”

•Geared cutting action provides more cutting power for less effort




8230KEW

Razorsharp Telescopic Bypass Loppers

“High quality hardened steel blade for easy,precise cuts”

•Twist & lock mechanism



Blade Size: 95mm 3¾”

8070KEW

Razorsharp Telescopic Anvil Loppers

“High quality hardener steelblade for easy,precise cuts”





8080KEW

Razorsharp Heavy Duty Telescopic Ratchet Anvil Loppers

“Ratchet actiongives easy cuttingin short steps - ideal for older woody growth”


•Locking catch for safe storage



8290KEW

• Maximum cut 50mm (2”) diameter

32 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Razorsharp Garden Cutting - Other Garden Cutting 33

Razorsharp Other Garden Cutting


Razorsharp Telescopic Tree Pruner with Saw

“Ideal for pruning high branches and removing dead wood”

•PTFE coated lopper blade for rust resistance and smoother cutting

•330mm (13”) saw blade for larger branches


Lopper 65mm Blade Size: 2½”

4930KEW

Razorsharp Folding Pruning Saw

“Perfect for shrub and light tree work’”

•Ultra sharp precision ground teeth for unrivalled cutting performance

•Non-slip comfort grip

•Folds for easy storage and blade protection

•Blade locks in open and closed position



4948KEW


34 The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson 2012 Merchandising & Point of Sale 35

NEW Displays The Kew Gardens Collection from Spear & Jackson is supported by new floor standing displays designed to engage and inspire the consumer, maximising sales, margin and return on investment for the retailer.

Point of Sale All point of sale material reflects the same strong brand identity used for our packaging and includes the personal endorsement of Greg Redwood, Head of Great Glasshouses & Horticultural Training - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Available in a range of different profiles, please contact your local representative or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Merchandising That Makes You Money"

Spear & Jackson are proud to support Kew’s pivotal role as a world leader in plant science and conservation. Every purchase ensures a contribution towards Kew’s vital work.

For more information please visit www.kew.org

Due to continuous product development and improvement, Spear & Jackson reserves the right to modify product design, specifications and materials without prior notice.

These products are guaranteed against defects in manufacturing, subject to normal wear and tear and the provision of reasonable care and maintenance. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Neill Tools LimitedAtlas Way, Atlas North,Sheffield, S4 7QQ England. Telephone: +44 (0)114 281 4242 e-mail: [email protected]

www.spear-and-jackson.com

‘Kew’ marks are Trade Marks of RBG Kew Enterprises Limited used under licence.

Produced by Neill Tools Limitedunder license from RBG Kew Enterprises Limited www.kew.org

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