A hedge trimmer includes a blade assembly having a first blade and a second blade, a housing, a prime mover, and a transmission device. The first blade includes a first body portion and a plurality of first tooth portions, and the second blade includes a second body portion and a plurality of second tooth portions. The first blade includes a first connection assembly including a first driving portion and a first connecting portion, and the second blade includes a second connection assembly including a second driving portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion and the first body portion form a detachable connection, the second connecting portion and the second body portion form a detachable connection, and the first connecting portion is at least partially located outside the housing.