Tobisho SR-1 Secateurs
Japanese Pruners

Great all rounders for the garden.

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Drop forged in Yamagata from high carbon steel, these secateurs combine a beautifully refined balance with a smooth, razor-sharp cut. The face of the cutting blade is slightly hollow ground to reduce friction in the cutting action, giving a cleaner, easier cut.

These babies are bashed out of one piece of top quality Yasugi steel, from blade to handle, and combine the shape of the traditional A-Type with more modern production techniques, resulting in a light and balanced but strong pair of secateurs that are comfortable to use all day long.

Amazing quality steel that holds its edge well - but not for mad hacking and certainly not for opening paint tins…

Tips

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

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Tightening Your Secateurs

Through regular use, Secateurs and Topiary Clippers can work a bit loose. Tightening them is straightforward but there’s a knack…

Loosen the hexagonal nut (it’s a locking nut, so you don’t tighten it to tighten the play of the secateurs)
Undo the bolt, clean the separate parts - a great opportunity to sharpen really well
Rescrew the bolt, and tighten to what feels right. This is how you adjust the play, with the bolt, not the nut
Put the locking nut back on

In theory it’s easy but in practice quite tricky, as the nut can seize up - be sure not to slip and scuff it (or your knuckles) with the spanner. If it seems too daunting, select the Sharpening Service and we’ll sort them out for you.

Sharpening Service

Right Handed	$107.50
Left Handed	$150.50
Small Right Handed	$107.50
No Holster	+ $0.00
+ Single Leather Holster	+ $26.00
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Delivering to US (Paying in USD) Edit

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.

Single Holster • Standard

94g
236 x 85 x 26mm
3mm Leather
Made in China
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Tobisho SR-1 Secateurs • Left Handed

262g
195 x 56mm
60mm blades
Max cut Ø15mm
KA-70 Steel
Vinyl Grip handles
Made in Yamagata, Japan
Includes Spare Spring

Tobisho SR-1 Secateurs • Right Handed

236g
200 x 53 x 18mm
50mm blades
Max cut Ø15mm
YCS-3 Steel
Vinyl Grip handles
Made in Yamagata, Japan
Includes Spare Spring
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Tobisho SR-1 Secateurs • Small Right Handed

227g
10 x 56 x 20mm
50mm blades
Max cut Ø15mm
YCS-3 Steel
Vinyl Grip handles
Made in Yamagata, Japan
Includes Spare Spring
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Tobisho SR-1 Secateurs • Small Right Handed + Single Leather Holster

Delivery

UK: (excluding Tripod Ladders)

Free delivery for orders over £100*
£4.00: Standard service via Royal Mail Tracked 48; typically 2–5 working days.
£7.50: Priority service via Royal Mail Tracked 24, DHL, FedEx, or UPS; typically delivered next working day by 6pm (excluding Sat/Sun and UK Bank Holidays) for orders received before 12pm GMT Mon–Fri (excluding UK Bank Holidays).

Global: (excluding Tripod Ladders)

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).