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This query can mean two different tools. A handheld grass shear is a one-handed, short-blade tool for tidying small lawn edges, tufts and light growth; a string trimmer is a shafted tool for standing work around a larger border. The picks below lead with true handheld shears and then identify compact string trimmers separately, rather than claiming they are interchangeable. Compare the cutting system and width, battery configuration and guard before purchase. Keep hands and bystanders clear of the moving cutter, wear suitable eye protection, and use only the vegetation and conditions allowed by the tool maker.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GARDENA ComfortCut Li Battery Grass Shears | $80–$100 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | GARDENA ClassicCut Li Grass Shears | $60–$90 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | WORX WG801 20V Shrubber and Grass Shear | $70–$110 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Sun Joe HJ604C 7.2V 2-in-1 Grass Shear | $35–$55 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | BLACK+DECKER GSL35 3.6V Shear/Shrubber | $40–$65 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Bosch AdvancedShear 18 | $90–$150 | Amazon |
| 7 | Makita UM600D 12V max CXT Grass Shear | $80–$140 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | WORX WG163 GT 3.0 String Trimmer/Edger | $100–$160 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | BLACK+DECKER LST136 String Trimmer | $120–$190 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
GARDENA ComfortCut Li Battery Grass Shears
A true handheld grass shear with precision-ground, non-stick-coated replaceable blades and an adjustable ergonomic handle.
- battery grass-shear cutter
- replaceable non-stick blades
- 80-minute stated operating time
- one-handed edging format
- tool-free blade change
- small-area tool, not a string trimmer
GARDENA ClassicCut Li Grass Shears
A compact cordless grass-shear option with a grass blade intended for precise lawn-edge work.
- lithium-ion battery
- grass-shear blade
- handheld body
- compact storage
- edge-focused cutter
- not suited to large weeds
WORX WG801 20V Shrubber and Grass Shear
A 20V Power Share handheld tool supplied with separate grass-shear and shrub-shear blades for small maintenance jobs.
- 20V battery platform
- 4-inch grass-shear blade
- 8-inch shrub blade
- two cutter types
- battery works across WORX Power Share tools
- blade tool rather than line trimmer
Sun Joe HJ604C 7.2V 2-in-1 Grass Shear
A light handheld shear with a 4-inch grass blade and 6-inch hedge blade for limited grass and shrub touch-ups.
- 7.2V battery
- 4-inch grass blade
- 6-inch hedge blade
- two included blade styles
- small form factor
- not for thick woody stems
BLACK+DECKER GSL35 3.6V Shear/Shrubber
A battery-powered handheld system with interchangeable 4-inch shear and 6-inch shrub blades for close detail work.
- 3.6V lithium-ion battery
- 4-inch shear blade
- 6-inch shrub blade
- interchangeable blades
- compact hand tool
- narrow cutting width
Bosch AdvancedShear 18
An 18V handheld grass-and-shrub shear with interchangeable blades for users already in Bosch’s 18V battery system.
- 18V battery platform
- grass and shrub blades
- handheld cutter
- shared-battery ecosystem
- separate blade functions
- battery and charger may be separate
Makita UM600D 12V max CXT Grass Shear
A handheld grass shear using Makita’s 12V max CXT battery platform, with a grass-blade cutting width specified for edging work.
- 12V max CXT battery
- grass-shear blade
- handheld design
- platform option for Makita users
- dedicated grass cutter
- battery and charger may be sold separately
WORX WG163 GT 3.0 String Trimmer/Edger
Compact string-trimmer near-match: a 20V shafted tool with a 12-inch cutting diameter, spacer guard and wheeled edging conversion.
- 20V battery
- 12-inch line cut
- spacer guard and edging wheel
- standing-work format
- line replaces a shear blade
- not truly handheld
BLACK+DECKER LST136 String Trimmer
Compact string-trimmer near-match: a 40V shafted line trimmer with a 13-inch cutting swath and PowerDrive transmission.
- 40V battery
- 13-inch line cutting swath
- automatic feed spool
- larger border coverage
- string-cutting system
- not a one-handed grass shear
Buying tips
- Choose a shear for precise close trimming and a line trimmer for a larger border; neither design establishes that it can cut every type of weed.
- Read whether the price includes the battery and charger; bare tools may be cheaper only for owners of the same battery platform.
- Disconnect or remove the battery before clearing clippings or changing blades, and keep the guard fitted where the manufacturer provides one.
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