Fiskars Wavy-Blade Hedge Shears (22 in) Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Hedges
- Shrubs
- Shaping
- Boxwood
An affordable manual hedge shear for shaping boxwood and shrubs, its 8-inch wavy blades gripping springy stems so they get cut instead of slipping. Limits: it is strictly for soft stems up to about 9/16 inch, so woodier growth needs a lopper; there is no power assist, and the 22-inch length limits reach on tall hedges.
Pros
- Wavy blade edge grips and holds springy stems so they get cut instead of sliding out of the jaws
- Adjustable pivot-tension knob lets you dial the cutting action and take up wear over time
- Long 8 in blades shear a wide swath, so flat hedge faces and shrub tops come out even
Cons
- For stems only - anything woodier than a pencil should go to a lopper or pruner, not the shears
- Manual shearing is tiring on big hedges; there is no gearing or power assist here
- 22 in shears have limited reach, so tall hedges need a step stool or an extendable-handle model
Specifications
| Type | Hedge shears (long two-handed shearing blades) |
|---|---|
| Max cut | Soft stems up to ~9/16 in (15 mm) |
| Blade | 8 in wavy-edge hardened steel, adjustable tension |
| Cutting | Shearing (long blades sweep through many stems) |
| Handle | 22 in overall with cushioned grips and bumpers |
| Weight | Approx. 1.9 lb (860 g) |
| Best for | Shaping hedges and shrubs by hand |