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Felco 2 vs Felco 8

Updated: 22 October 2026

You have a large right hand and you are choosing between the straight FELCO 2 and the angled FELCO 8. Felco 2 vs Felco 8 is not a power contest. Felco prints the same 25 mm cut for both, and the split is the head, the way the counter-blade is fixed, and, on amazon.co.uk, the condition of the FELCO 8 in this set. Both listings are in the [Felco secateurs](/hub/garden-tree-and-hedge-shears/felco-secateurs) table. Peter F. used Felco’s 2-versus-8 article and the UK listings on 21 October 2026. There is no lab test. A qualifying purchase can earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

You have a large right hand and you are choosing between the straight FELCO 2 and the angled FELCO 8. Felco 2 vs Felco 8 is not a power contest.

Our top picks

FELCO FELCO 2 large right hand

Best overall

FELCO FELCO 2 large right hand
9.1/10about £59.89
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FELCO FELCO 8 classic, Renewed

Alternative

FELCO FELCO 8 classic, Renewed
8.0/10about £54.66
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FELCO FELCO 14 small right hand

Alternative

FELCO FELCO 14 small right hand
8.9/10about £57.00
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On this page
  1. 1.Both are large right-hand secateurs with a 25 mm cut
  2. 2.The FELCO 8 changes the wrist, not the cut
  3. 3.On amazon.co.uk this FELCO 8 is Renewed
  4. 4.Straight handles, or the angle if you accept Renewed

Both are large right-hand secateurs with a 25 mm cut

Felco puts both in the large right-hand class, with a 25 mm cut. The FELCO 2 is 215 mm and 251 g, with a 55 mm blade and straight handles. The FELCO 8 is 210 mm and 245 g, with a 52 mm blade and an angled head. The split is the wrist, not cutting power. The FELCO 2, B00023RYS6, is £59.89 and 249 g. The FELCO 8, B00023RYT0, is Renewed at £54.66 and 245 g. Amazon’s parcel size on the 8 is 27.9 cm by 9.5 cm, not Felco’s 210 mm length. The blade-type field says Anvil on the 2 and Bypass on the 8. Felco calls both bypass.

The FELCO 8 changes the wrist, not the cut

Choose the FELCO 8 when the straight FELCO 2 tips your wrist, and you still have a large right hand. The counter-blade is riveted on the 2 and bolted on the 8. That changes the service, not the cut. Some owners of a FELCO 2 preferred the 8. One buyer replacing a 30-year FELCO 2 found the 8 stiff and the lock worse. If the complaint is the wrist, look at the 8. If the complaint is the lock, these reviews do not clear it.
FELCO FELCO 2 large right hand

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FELCO FELCO 2 large right hand
9.1/10about £59.89
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On amazon.co.uk this FELCO 8 is Renewed

B00023RYT0 is titled Renewed, at £54.66. A new FELCO 8 on the shop is £65, the same shop figure as a new FELCO 2, while this Amazon FELCO 2 is £59.89. The gap is the condition. One review says the packet had been opened and taped shut. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 still requires the goods to match that description. The highlight says Swiss made and the country field is empty, so do not copy Switzerland from the FELCO 2. An anvil-blade bullet is Felco’s name for the lower jaw, not a different cut. Lifetime cover is forged aluminium. Blades and springs stay consumables.

Straight handles, or the angle if you accept Renewed

Take the FELCO 2 at £59.89 for straight handles, the larger review count, and a title that does not say Renewed. The best Felco secateurs page names that top pick. Take the FELCO 8 at £54.66 if you want the angled head and you accept Renewed. Neither cuts more. The weights differ by a few grams. Under 20 cm, or pruning left-handed, leave this pair. The shared limit inside the pair is 25 mm.

Common questions

What is the difference between Felco 2 and Felco 8?
Both are a 25 mm cut for a large right hand. The FELCO 2 has straight handles, a riveted counter-blade, a 55 mm blade, and 215 mm at 251 g. The FELCO 8 has an angled head, a bolted counter-blade, a 52 mm blade, and 210 mm at 245 g. Here the 2 is new at £59.89 and the 8 is Renewed at £54.66.
Do they cut the same thickness?
Yes, on Felco’s figures. Both are stated at 25 mm. The Amazon FELCO 2 title says 25 mm. The FELCO 8 cutting-width field says 1 inch, and the highlight quotes a 52 mm blade length, not a larger diameter. A thicker stem is a lopper or a saw for either model. Do not expect the angled head to slice a 30 mm branch the straight model cannot.
Which is better for wrist ache?
The FELCO 8, if the ache comes from straight handles twisting your wrist, and if you have a large right hand. Felco describes the angled head as an extension of the wrist. It does not claim a medical result, and neither do we. One owner of a 30-year FELCO 2 found the replacement 8 stiff, with a worse lock. If the handles are simply too big, neither model is the fix.
Is the Felco 8 on Amazon new?
Not this listing. The title says Renewed and the price is £54.66. A new FELCO 8 on Felco’s en-GB shop is £65. One UK review describes packaging that had been opened and taped shut. If you want a sealed new tool, the FELCO 2 at £59.89 is the new listing in this pair. Check the title on the day you buy.
Which has the replaceable counter-blade bolted rather than riveted?
The FELCO 8. Felco’s 2-versus-8 piece says the counter-blade is riveted on the 2 and bolted on the 8, so the lower jaw on the 8 is the one you can unbolt. It does not change the 25 mm cut, and it does not put the blade on the lifetime aluminium guarantee. Blades and counter-blades stay consumables.
Can a small hand use either?
No. Both are the large size. Felco points a smaller hand at a FELCO 6 or FELCO 14 in the same article. In this set the small right-hand listing is the FELCO 14, at 18 mm and £57.00. Forcing a large handle shut is how people reject Felco after buying the most reviewed model. Come back to this pair only if the hand is large and right.

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Sources

Public sources used for hand bands, shop prices, warranty wording, and care. Listing prices, stars, and review counts are the amazon.co.uk lines saved for this comparison.

  1. Felco secateurs collection, en-GB (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  2. Felco left-handed secateurs, en-GB (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  3. Felco — how to choose pruning shears (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  4. Felco — FELCO 2 vs FELCO 8 (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  5. Felco warranty and repairs (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  6. Felco FAQ, en-GB (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  7. RHS — sharpening tools (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  8. Consumer Rights Act 2015 (retrieved 22.10.2026)