Less expensive, but very good and popular among amateur ranks, is the range of secateurs produced by Wilkinson Sword.

Wilkinson Sword made three other swords at or shortly thereafter and their current disposition is as follows:

Wilkinson Sword is a brand name for companies that make gardening tools and razors.

Wilkinson Sword's origins are in the manufacture of swords.

Wilkinson Sword produced some of the earliest motorcycles in 1903.

Not even a Wilkinson Sword comes this close.

Wilkinson Sword contends that Gillette is using its market dominance and financial strength to block fair competition.

The company was purchased by Wilkinson Sword in 1922.

The following week, a Wilkinson Sword "his and hers" grooming kit was the bronze prize on the show.

Mine are made by Wilkinson Sword (0845 894 1599; www.wilkinsonsword-tools.co.uk).