# Alpen Swiss Tools Gelbhorn 150 Bypass Secateurs, 20 mm Cut

Secateurs: Alpen Swiss Tools Gelbhorn 150 is a one-hand bypass secateur listed for cuts up to 20 mm. Its drop-forged aluminium body, chromed carbon-steel blades and squeeze-to-open action suit routine pruning where the stated cutting capacity is sufficient.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Alpen Swiss Tools
- Model: 150
- Category: Tools & Garden > Garden Tools
- Price: 25.49 GBP
- Previous price: 34.99 GBP
- Discount: 27%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T10:04:29.726Z
- Rating: 5 / 5
- Reviews: 3

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## At a glance

- Listed cutting width is 20 mm, also described as the maximum cut in the product description.
- Bypass design with Japanese carbon-steel blade and counter blade described as hard-chrome plated.
- The listing describes a forged aluminium body and an opening system operated by squeezing the handles together.
- Manufacturer says the secateurs are assembled and quality controlled in Switzerland.

## Pros

- The stated 20 mm cutting capacity gives a clear guide for choosing it for routine pruning.
- Squeeze-to-open operation and a bypass blade arrangement are practical features for repeated one-hand pruning.
- The listing specifies replaceable spare parts, which may help with maintenance over time.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Alpen Swiss Tools
- Model: 150
- Cutting width: 20 Millimeters
- Style: Bypass
- Handedness: Right
### Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions listed: 20L x 4W centimetres
- Size: 207 mm
- Weight listed: 250 Grams
### Materials and construction
- Material listed: Forged aluminium, SK5 carbon steel, PVC \(phthalate free\), zinc alloy
- Blade material: Carbon Steel
- Handle material: Polyvinyl Chloride
- Blade edge: Straight
- Point style: chrome-plated carbon steel
### Features
- Opening action: Easy opening system by squeezing the handles together.
- Blade and counter blade: Blade: Japanese carbon steel with hard chrome plating / Alpen laser engraved logo
- Counter blade: Counter blade: Japanese carbon steel with hard chrome plating / Sap groove
- Finish: Drop forged aluminium with black anodized sandblasted finish.
- Grips: Yellow PVC grips \(Phthalates free\)
- Lock: Lock: Zinc alloy with rust resistant black plating
- Spring: Spring: Spiral with rust resistant black coating

## Before you buy

- The listing describes the tool as 20 cm long and also gives a 207 mm size. Blade wording varies between Japanese carbon steel with hard chrome plating and the general detail fields of carbon steel and chrome-plated carbon steel. Treat the 20 mm figure as the stated cutting limit, not a guarantee for every plant or cutting condition.

## In the box

- Secateurs (Included)

## A good fit for

- Gardeners pruning stems within the stated 20 mm cutting capacity.
- Buyers seeking one-hand bypass secateurs with a squeeze-to-open mechanism.
- Users who value a forged aluminium body and manufacturer-described replaceable spare parts.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who need a stated cutting capacity above 20 mm.
- Left-handed users, as the listing specifies right-handed orientation.

## Customer feedback

Only a small aggregate rating sample is supplied, and all recorded ratings fall in the five-star category. That is a limited positive signal rather than detailed feedback about cutting performance, comfort or durability, so buyers should base fit on the stated 20 mm capacity and tool specifications.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the stated cutting capacity?
The listing gives a cutting width of 20 Millimeters and describes cuts up to 20 mm. This is the manufacturer’s stated limit.
### What type of blade does it use?
It is listed as a bypass secateur. The feature text describes Japanese carbon-steel blades with hard chrome plating, while the detail fields identify carbon steel.
### How does the opening system work?
The listing says to squeeze the handles together for the easy opening system.
### Is it listed as suitable for left-handed use?
No. The product details specify right-handed orientation.

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## Add-ons

- [Alpen GELBHORN 150 Spare Teil-Kit](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/alpen-swiss-tools-gelbhorn-150-bypass-secateurs)

## Images

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