Niwaki

Great stuff from Japan.

Quality garden tools sourced from forges in Japan.  Expect high quality tools that with regular maintenance should last a lifetime.   

But why talk about maintenance? Well high carbon steel is the tool making choice of most Japanese Blacksmiths.  It holds a keen edge, but can be a little brittle and will rust if left in damp conditions. It can also tarnish from plant sap.

A bit of cleaning and sharpening soon sorts that out, and the benefits of weight and sharpness far out-way the time taken to look after them.