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Niwaki Mini Shears

Mini Shears, for mini jobs… read the full description.

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$58.50
exVAT

Niwaki Mini Shears is in stock, available to dispatch worldwide, or contact us for showroom stock availability.

  • 15.2oz
  • 1' 2.6 x 5.6 x 1"
  • 4.9" blades
  • S60C Steel
  • Japanese White Oak handles
  • Made in Japan
  • Includes Vinyl Sheath
Niwaki Mini Shears

Please note: By law, we are not permitted to sell a knife or blade to any person under the age of 18. By placing an order for one of these items you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. These items must be used responsibly and appropriately.

Product description

Mini Shears, for mini jobs. Great for tight spots and small scale topiary where you need a bit more control - and fab for grass edging. Nice red grippy rubber sleeves over the oak handles.

Best usage

  • Clean with a Niwaki Clean Mate rust and sap eraser
  • Sharpen with a Niwaki #1000 grit stone
  • Protect with Niwaki Camellia Oil

… do keep them clean - dirty shears clog and the blades stick.

More about Niwaki Shears and Loppers

Niwaki Shears and Loppers are made in Sanjo in the same factory as the Nata, by a family business renowned for merging traditional blacksmithing methods with more efficient production techniques. It’s a busy place and there’s always something going on.

  • Grinding and sharpening
  • Blacksmith
  • Break time
  • The Niwaki Shears
  • Young blacksmith

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 Clean 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).

  • Sharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks
  • Sharpen Shears and Topiary Clippers EVERY TIME you use them - the difference is amazing
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