Mini Crean Mate
Rust and Sap Eraser

Mini but mighty cleaning stick for steel garden tools

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By popular demand, a mini (approx. half size) version of our best-selling rust and sap eraser: the Niwaki Crean Mate.

Clean tools are safe, effective tools. Easily remove sap and rust from all parts of your secateurs and other steel tools with a Crean Mate, water and good old fashioned elbow grease. So easy and so satisfying, you might find yourself getting your tools dirty just to experience the thrill of returning them to their former glory.

Use in combination with a Sharpening Stone and a light coating of Camellia Oil.

A note on the name: yes, it is Crean Mate not Clean Mate. An early mistranslation stuck and now we can’t imagine it being called anything else.

Tips

Just add water or Camellia Oil

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Mini Crean Mate	$10.00
	exVAT

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Mini Crean Mate

1oz
0.7 x 0.7 x 2.6"
Made in Japan

Global Delivery

Free delivery for orders over £/$/€100*
Price depends on location - adjust the COUNTRY tab in your basket to see the price.
We use DHL, FedEx, or UPS, and we’ll email you the tracking info.

*Customs fees may apply and are estimated during checkout. Surcharges may apply to some larger or heavier items to some areas.
* Please note Niwaki are not responsible for any import duty, taxes or fees incurred and these will be will be collected by our courier during customs clearance — For EU countries, when possible DHL will provide an estimate on the order confirmation page.

Caring For Your Tools

Most of our sharp tools are made from carbon steel - this means they may, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. Caring for them involves three things…

1. Correct Use:

Japanese steel is hard and sharp, and can be more brittle than some people are used to - it will chip if abused
Do not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material (even bamboo fibres and some very hard woods, especially knots and burrs, can damage steel edges)
Do not twist or apply uneven pressure
Cut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibres
Pay attention to our maximum cut dimensions, and don’t overdo it (shears are not loppers)
Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts

2. Keeping Them Clean:

Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Crean Mate and water
Dry, wipe over with Camellia oil and store in a dry place

3. Keeping Them Sharp:

New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge, especially if you’re box clipping (you need REALLY sharp blades to get a good finish with box). Use the Niwaki Sharpening Stones for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).