{"title":"Niwaki","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"niwaki-gr-pro-secateurs","title":"Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GR Pro range is Niwaki's best selling range of secateurs.  The ideal combination of refined craftsmanship and everyday usability being hard wearing and hand forged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from KA70 carbon steel, forged in Sanjo in the north of Japan.  The yellow handles help reduce the risk of them getting lost when you put them down!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are now stocking the GR Pro's in three different sizes - Small, Standard and Large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Standard size is what I would call a \"normal\" secateur.  They weigh 250grams with an overall length of 205mm and a blade length of 55mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smalls are 200grams and are 185mm with a blade of 50mm.  These would be perfect if you have a smaller hand size or struggle with the weight of a standard secateur.  The offer an alternative to the GR Pro Lightweights, as they are very much a scaled down secateur shape as opposed to the Lightweights which almost have a \"snip\" blade shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sounds stupid, but the Large are big!  They weigh 310grams and are 230mm long with a 65mm blade.  If you are constantly thinking that you'd like more cutting power from your secateurs then these might be the solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease take a look at the image of the 3 sizes alongside each other to give you an idea of their size relative to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":56352899334528,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard","offer_id":56352899367296,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":56352899400064,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/GR_Pro_resise.png?v=1579435844"},{"product_id":"niwaki-sentei-secateurs","title":"Niwaki Sentei Secateurs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlong with a Hori Hori, a pair of secateurs is probably our most used garden tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a tool that gets used regularly we feel its worth investing in a pair that, with regular maintenance, will last you a lifetime.  For us its also important for them to be a pleasure to use - both functionally with a sharp clean cut and ergonomically.  They've got to feel \"right\" in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niwaki Sentei Secateurs are great all round secateur for the garden and a superb introduction to authentic Japanese pruning tools.  They are drop forged in robust SK carbon steel.  That means that the rough shape is formed in a mould and then finished by hand.  They tend to be marginally heavier than a fully hand forged secateur, but in our testing it's hardly noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high carbon steel holds an edge well, and can be easily sharpened when needed.  If you are new to carbon steel you need to be aware that its negative is that it will tarnish easily with acidic sap (you'll get black marks on the blade.) It will also get a layer of light surface rust quickly if left in a damp environment.  However with regular maintenance, a quick clean and oil, they will last a lifetime.  We sell a secateur maintenance kit which includes all you need \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/products\/secateur-maintenance-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ee10c2153\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.   The quality of the cutting edge outweighs this negative in our eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll sometimes see Japanese secateurs referred to as a \"letter-shape.\"  These Sentei's are a classic \"A\" shape - which means the cutting blade is in the middle of the handles.  (S-type secateurs have the blade off to one side.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simplicity of design is a major plus as well.  There's nothing to go wrong with them.  The spring is replaceable and they come with a spare in the box.  The clip is chunky and robust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/collections\/niwaki\/products\/niwaki-single-holster\"\u003eNiwaki Leather holster\u003c\/a\u003e or with an Opinel No 8 garden knife in our own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/collections\/made-by-tinker-and-fix\/products\/tinker-and-fix-secateur-leather-holster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eleather holster.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/215725387\" title=\"vimeo-player\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21289550774331,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/Sentei_resize.png?v=1579435984"},{"product_id":"niwaki-forged-snips","title":"Niwaki Forged Garden Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eNiwaki's forged garden snips are designed for getting into tight spots and making neat, precise cuts.  Never as tough as secateurs, but far, far pointier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe find them really useful in the garden as they feel great in the hand - they have a really nice spring mechanism making them easy to use over long periods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese garden snips are drop forged from SK carbon steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst Niwaki have a wide range of different garden snips, we choose to only stock this forged pair as we feel they are the best ones.  We advocate buying once and buying well - so we reckon these garden snips offer better value over time compared with a cheaper pair.  With a little careful maintenance to keep the blades sharp and working well, they'll be a trusted tool for years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"When to use Niwaki secateurs or Niwaki garden snips - an easy guide from Tinker and Fix\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/Cb4ZmkojRHZ\/\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" data-mce-style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to clean and sharpen your secateurs - an easy guide from Tinker and Fix\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CMHEf7Inb0l\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21289553723451,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/12.png?v=1579437008"},{"product_id":"niwaki-camellia-oil","title":"Niwaki Camellia oil","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil from the seeds of Camellia oleifera (same family as Camellia and tea) is the traditional Japanese choice for protecting tools from rust: use it when cleaning, and as a regular protective coating. Leaves a lovely deep, non-oily finish, and it's odourless and tasteless (handy for kitchen knives, but don't try drinking it.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niwaki Camellia Oil is made from cold pressed Camellia seeds blended with white mineral oil. It comes in a 100ml bottle, which will last a very long time as you only need a small amount each time you use it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy Niwaki Camellia oil individually, or as part of one of our Maintenance Kits for \u003ca title=\"Secateur Maintenance kit from Tinker and Fix - with Niwaki Crean mate, sharpening stones and Camellia Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/collections\/blade-care\/products\/secateur-maintenance-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esecateurs\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Penknife Maintenance kit from Tinker and Fix - with Opinel sharpening stones and Camellia Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/collections\/blade-care\/products\/pen-knife-maintenance-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epenknives\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also buy a bottle of Camellia Oil and an OIl Dispenser bottle.  You don't need the dispenser bottle but it is a simpler and cleaner way of apply the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to clean and sharpen your secateurs - an easy guide from Tinker and Fix\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CMHEf7Inb0l\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" data-mce-style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"How to clean and sharpen your secateurs - an easy guide from Tinker and Fix\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CMHEf7Inb0l\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eIf you want to learn more about how to use Camellia Oil - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eto easily clean, sharpen and repair garden secateurs - using \u003ca title=\"Niwaki Crean Mate available from Tinker and Fix for Japanese secateur maintenance\" href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/collections\/blade-care\/products\/niwaki-cream-mate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki Crean mate\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones available at Tinker and Fix\" href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/collections\/blade-care\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e and Camellia oil - you can either watch our Instagram video (just click on the box) or you read our Tinker and Fix 'how to' maintenance mindset blog.  \n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain - please note that Niwaki Camellia Oil is not for human consumption.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Camellia Oil","offer_id":42658075050199,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Camellia Oil and Oil Dispenser","offer_id":42658075082967,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/Niwaki_Camelia_Oil.png?v=1579472224"},{"product_id":"niwaki-cream-mate","title":"Niwaki Crean Mate","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niwaki Crean Mate is a fab little scouring block for cleaning resin, rust and other gunks from blades. Dip one end of the block into some water for a few seconds (you don't need to soak it like a wet stone.) Then use the Crean Mate as you would a rubber. It will develop a small amount of slurry that helps clean rust and sap from the surface metal.  It has a fairly rough texture and might scratch polished surfaces, so we suggest testing before use on prize blades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can use Crean Mate with oil, rather than water, but I prefer using water.  Once you've switched to oil you'd need to stay with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Large Crean Mate block is 6.5 x 4.0 x 1.8cm.  The Small is around half the size at 6.5 x 2 x 1.8cm, but will still last a really long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CMHEf7Inb0l\/\" title=\"How to clean and sharpen your secateurs - an easy guide from Tinker and Fix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CMHEf7Inb0l\/\" title=\"How to clean and sharpen your secateurs - an easy guide from Tinker and Fix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eIf you want to learn more about how to use Niwaki Crean Mate - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eto easily clean, sharpen and repair garden secateurs - using Crean mate,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki sharpening stones available from Tinker and Fix\" href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/collections\/blade-care\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/collections\/blade-care\/products\/niwaki-camellia-oil\" title=\"Niwaki Camellia Oil available at Tinker and Fix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- you can either watch our Instagram video (just click on the box) or you can read our Tinker and Fix 'how to' maintenance mindset blog.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** For a long time we referred to this as 'Cream Mate' - as both of us are dyslexic so we read what we thought we saw, rather than what was written.  It's never been 'cream mate' - always 'crean mate'!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":44243525042391,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":44243525075159,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/IMG_7288.JPG?v=1565385106"},{"product_id":"niwaki-pouch","title":"Niwaki Pouch","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't spent hours up a ladder pruning - so we don't need to wear a bag to keep our garden tools to hand. We're also, generally speaking, more into using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/collections\/garden-storage\/products\/niwaki-single-holster\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Niwaki holster for Niwaki secateurs \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eholsters\u003c\/a\u003e for our secateurs, or are \u003ca title=\"Tool belts for using in the garden - from Carharrt and Risdon and Risdon available at Tinker and Fix\" href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/collections\/garden-storage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etool belt gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e than pouch people. And if we were heading over to someone else's garden we'd pack up the \u003ca title=\"Carhartt tool bag - great for gardeningg tools and kit around - available at Tinker and Fix\" href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/products\/carhartt-signature-utility-tool-tote\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarhartt tool bag\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat all said - don't let us put you off - none of the above doesn't mean we don't really rate the Niwaki Pouch - it's just that we, personally, don't use it ourselves. We know they are extremely popular and gardeners love using them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can you use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e  Well, the first clever thing about this Niwaki Pouch is that you can wear it as either a belt pouch (it has belt loops) or a shoulder bag (the strap is removable). The second great thing is that the Niwaki Pouch has got reinforced inner and outer pockets to hold your sharp stuff - meaning that you'll safely have your secateurs to hand. Another use may be to keep all your secateur maintenance kit together in one place (Crean Mate, sharpening stones etc). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Niwaki Pouch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize = 19 x 17 x 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial = heavy duty, water resistant 16 oz canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21289591373883,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/20.png?v=1579437070"},{"product_id":"niwaki-hori-hori","title":"Niwaki Hori Hori","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niwaki Hori Hori is a Japanese trowel. Whilst it does look like a knife and many people refer to it as the Hori Hori garden knife, it is designed for digging rather than cutting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of what you call it - the Hori Hori is a great all-round weeder, bulb-planter supreme and general subterranean rummager.  Essentially, the Hori Hori has an extraordinary ability to very quickly become people's favourite tool in the garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbon steel blade runs right into the handle, so it's tough and strong, but it's not invincible so please do be aware of yanking it back if you are in heavy or clay soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon steel blade which is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eapprox 7\" (17cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeech wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a tough canvas sheath or you can upgrade to a leather holster - just select this on the drop down menu. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"how to guide for picking a Hori Hori from Tinker and Fix\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_1_160x160.png?v=1634826616\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell a variety of different Hori Hori's including a  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/products\/stainless-steel-hori-hori-japanese-garden-trowel?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=b45bbae2f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003estainless steel Hori Hori\u003c\/a\u003e or a stainless steel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/collections\/garden-tools\/products\/copy-of-stainless-steel-hori-hori-japanese-garden-trowel\"\u003eserrated blade Hori Hori\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to know what the differences are between all of the different Hori-Hori garden knives that we sell - just click on the box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 18 years or older to purchase this bladed item.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour age will be verified automatically where possible.  More information about these checks can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/pages\/sale-and-delivery-of-bladed-items\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe recommend that you purchase this item via a Paypal Account or Credit Card as this further helps with your 18+ age verification.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs of the 4\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e April 2022, this item legally requires age verification upon delivery in addition to the age verification upon purchase.  We have included a ‘bladed postage fee’ into our retail price for all bladed items. You can read more about this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/pages\/sale-and-delivery-of-bladed-items\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Nylon","offer_id":31897173393540,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Leather","offer_id":31897173426308,"sku":"","price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/Hori_Hori_resize.png?v=1579435940"},{"product_id":"niwaki-sentei-secateur-kit","title":"Niwaki Sentei Secateur Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great gift set for any gardener.  The Niwaki Sentei secateurs and a leather holster to keep them safe in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather holster is vegetable tanned so that it will naturally darken to a deep chestnut colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable as just the secateurs and holster or with the addition of a metal clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clip allows the holster to be used without a belt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Secateur \u0026 Holster","offer_id":37810895192221,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Secateur \u0026 Holster + clip","offer_id":37810895224989,"sku":"","price":82.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/2_28867bee-6cf7-45f7-8e76-6765e01caa83.png?v=1604657088"},{"product_id":"niwaki-sentei-topiary-clippers","title":"Niwaki Sentei Topiary Clippers","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing beats these one-handed Niwaki Topiary Clippers for box clipping and other topiary: easy on the hand thanks to the 5\" blades and spring action, easy on the eye thanks to the graceful, simple design, and infinitely better than ordinary sheep shears (which are fine if you have the forearms of a Kiwi sheep farmer, but useless for the rest of us.) The Japanese name (hakaribasami) means leaf cutters: it’s important not to cut old, hard wood, only soft new growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct specifications for the Niwaki Topiary Clippers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e130mm blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e270mm total length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e235grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKA70 Carbon steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available with a long canvas sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CEgaVjBn64v\/\" title=\"A useful how to guide from Tinker and Fix about Niwaki garden clippers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CMHEf7Inb0l\/\" title=\"How to clean and sharpen your secateurs - an easy guide from Tinker and Fix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our video to compare Niwaki Topiary Clippers and Niwaki garden shears. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Topiary Clippers + canvas sheath","offer_id":44477631430871,"sku":"","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Topiary Clippers","offer_id":44477631463639,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/15.png?v=1579437141"},{"product_id":"niwaki-kneeler","title":"Niwaki Kneeler","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan we get excited about a kneeler? Well, yes we can actually. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niwaki kneeler is perfect for keeping your knees dry, clean and comfortable whilst gardening. This obviously should be pretty fundamental to the design of a garden kneeler - but we've previously been given and used kneelers that haven't been great (too small, too thin, too poor quality). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niwaki kneeler is heavy duty, water resistant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e16oz canvas. Niwaki says it has \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFive glorious centimetres of sponginess protect your knees\". We'd just say it's deep, which means its doing its job of keeping your knees off cold, wet or hard ground. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's got the simple Japanese design that Niwaki is renowned for, but it still looks good if you're giving it as a gardening gift. It has a useful carry strap so it's easily moveable around the garden. And - importantly - to bring it in after you've finished gardening. If you get into the habit of putting it away, it'll be able to dry out and stay looking good and working well for longer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNiwaki kneeler product information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 48cm x 28cm x5.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 450grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31160383242372,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/19.png?v=1579437039"},{"product_id":"niwaki-sentei-garden-scissors","title":"Niwaki Sentei Garden Scissors","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aesthetic of a tool is greatly influenced by how it's made.  These Niwaki Sentei Garden Scissors have a distinctive symmetrical curved handles and a short cutting blade.  That's partly down to the fact that they are hand forged in Japan.  Each side of the scissor is forged from a single piece of steel which means the handles are formed by drawing down a taper and then looping them over to form the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting handle shape is very comfortable to use and suits a wide range of hand sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe short blade is perfect for accurate cuts within tight spaces, making them ideal for cut flowers, dead-heading, Ikebana and light pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese scissors are made from high carbon steel, which holds a sharp edge but can suffer from light surface rust if left in a damp environment.  They should be kept lightly oiled and they clean up well and easily.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith their traditional round handles, they look beautiful and unusual - so they make a great gift for gardeners. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct details for the Niwaki Sentei Garden Scissors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.5\" long (16.5cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e173g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKA70 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/Cb4ZmkojRHZ\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"When to use Niwaki secateurs, Niwaki garden snips or scissors- an easy guide from Tinker and Fix\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" alt=\"\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CMHEf7Inb0l\/\" title=\"How to clean and sharpen your secateurs - an easy guide from Tinker and Fix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31272267251844,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/25.png?v=1579472385"},{"product_id":"niwaki-moku-pruning-saw","title":"Niwaki Moku Pruning Saw","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNiwaki reckon that 240mm is the perfect sized saw for gardening and light tree pruning. Which happens to be the size of their Moku Pruning Saw. And we'd definitely agree with them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Moku Pruning Saw\u003c\/span\u003e is ideal for all-round pruning in the garden, woodland and orchard, thanks to its medium sized blade length, but also because of its ergonomic handle.  Made from unfinished beechwood, it fits nicely in the hand whilst you're using it.  Over time, you can treat the handle with your preferred oil, or let sweat and hard graft create your own unique handle patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saw comes with its own beechwood scabbard, which it fits in snugly - so there's no rattling and no need for extra straps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct spec details for the Niwaki Moku Pruning Saw:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSK5 steel blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240mm long, 10 teeth per 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeechwood handle and scabbard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather belt loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_1_240x240.png?v=1634826616\" alt=\"Read the Tinker and Fix chat to find out more about this Niwaki tool\" width=\"160x160\" height=\"160x160\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_1_240x240.png?v=1634826616\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"When to use Niwaki pruning saw, Niwaki secateurs, or Niwaki garden snips - an easy guide from Tinker and Fix\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CEOVTWnH0V3\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe sell three different types of pruning saw. If you're not sure which pruning saw to go for - this one, t\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/collections\/niwaki\/products\/niwaki-moku-folding-pruning-saw\" title=\"Niwaki pruning saw available at Tinker and Fix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehe Niwaki folding pruning saw\u003c\/a\u003e, or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/products\/opinel-no-12-pruning-saw?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=9e39464ea\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Opinel folding pruning saw available from Tinker and Fix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOpinel pruning saw\u003c\/a\u003e -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to pick the perfect pruning saw - a how to guide from Tinker and Fix - featuring Niwaki and Opinel pruning saws\" href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/picking-the-perfect-pruning-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread our chat which compares them all. \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31826475286660,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/9.png?v=1579458758"},{"product_id":"niwaki-garden-shears","title":"Niwaki Garden Shears","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Niwaki Garden Shears are the very best option for an all-round pair of garden shears - ideal for hedges, shrubs, box clipping and topiary. Hard wearing SK steel holds its edge and puts up with a bit of mistreatment here and there, while the white oak handles are the perfect length for everyday use, and have subtle but satisfying bulges half way down, offering a subliminal hotspot for where best to hold them for optimal balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSK steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e195mm blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e550mm standard total length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e750mm long total length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite oak handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupplied with a basic plastic blade cover as standard.  A custom handmade leather sheath that also allows it to be hung in storage can be added.  You can find that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/products\/leather-garden-shear-sheath?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=7b8bc9854\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=44070374506711\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"A useful how to guide from Tinker and Fix about Niwaki garden clippers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CEgaVjBn64v\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" data-mce-style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to clean and sharpen your secateurs - an easy guide from Tinker and Fix\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CMHEf7Inb0l\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our video to compare different types of Niwaki Clippers and garden shears. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"with Leather Sheath","offer_id":32397200162948,"sku":"","price":118.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"standard","offer_id":32397200195716,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/Garden_Shears_product_1.png?v=1582668162"},{"product_id":"niwaki-gr-pro-lightweight-secateurs","title":"Niwaki GR Pro Lightweight Secateurs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/Cb4ZmkojRHZ\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Choosing between Niwaki secateurs, Niwaki garden snips or Niwaki scissors - an easy guide from Tinker and Fix\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: right;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" alt=\"\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/Blog_post_graphic_idea_3_160x160.png?v=1635876148\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eA lot of the appeal of high quality tools is how they feel in the hand and whilst in use.  That means it can be a really personal decision - especially when it comes down to weight and action.  I always reach for our pair of standard size Niwaki GR Pro secateurs.  Louise usually goes for the Niwaki Sentei's as they are marginally lighter and she prefers that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we discussed this subject with Niwaki they immediately asked if we had ever tried a pair of the GR Pro Lightweights.  These are a lighter version of the standard secateurs with a smaller head and a softer spring action.  They compromise a little on their cutting strength as a result but are often chosen by professional gardens who might be pruning all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niwaki GR Pro Lightweight Secateurs are also perfect for gardeners with smaller or weaker hands, as well as those needing the precision that the slender blade provides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e190g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e185mm total length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKA70 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32397499007108,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/GR_Pro_Lightweight.png?v=1582669040"},{"product_id":"niwaki-golden-spade","title":"Niwaki Golden Spade","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncredibly strong, lethally sharp, surprisingly light - and golden. What more could one ask of  a spade? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for general purpose digging, tree planting, rootballing and mixing cement etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a comfortable YD handle of tubular steel, firm tread and rigid steel pipe shaft, but weighing in at only 1.8kg you can rely on this spade not to flex or break under heavy use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel pipe shaft welded to the blade and handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid tread for digging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointed blade cuts through hard ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong size is: 110cm long, 24 x 30cm head, 1.86Kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard size is: 97cm long, 23 x 29cm head, 1.8kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size is: 82cm long, 17 x 22 cm, 0.9kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Long","offer_id":45116065382615,"sku":"","price":62.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Standard","offer_id":32461080494212,"sku":"","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small","offer_id":32461080526980,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/products\/Untitled_design_1.png?v=1582921642"},{"product_id":"niwaki-mainichi-left-handed-secateurs","title":"Niwaki Mainichi Left Handed Secateurs","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe've made sure that we stocked left handed scissors from as soon as we could.  That's probably due to having both a mother and brother in law that are left handed and having heard their frustrations over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo why are we only now stocking a left handed secateur?  Simple answer is that we haven't been able to find one that we liked at what we felt was a sensible price point.  With around 10% of the world population being left handed, L\/H products tend to be more expensive than the equivalent R\/H version.  That's just down to volume of production but we've seen it where the increase is just too much to be able to justify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tested the R\/H version of the Mainichi Secateurs when Niwaki first released them.  We decided not to stock them, as although we liked them, we didn't feel they were different enough to our firm favourites, the Sentei's.  However, after handling this L\/H version at various shows we can now understand how they are different in feel.  You can find the R\/H version of this secateur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinkerandfix.co.uk\/products\/niwaki-mainichi-secateur?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=maini\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever the Sentei's aren't available in L\/H, and now that the Mainichi's are it made sense to offer them.  What's also great is they are the same price as the R\/H version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan from SK85 carbon steel.  They weigh 210grams, 55mm blade length and 203mm overall length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach arm is a two piece construction, with the handles riveted to the blade section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all carbon steel, these will get some surface rust and tarnishing with use.  They can easily be cleaned using Crean Mate and kept oiled with Camelia Oil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44070356517079,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7895\/0971\/files\/1_ff2830da-5223-460e-a28e-1be933631e93.png?v=1694527522"},{"product_id":"niwaki-mainichi-snips","title":"Niwaki Mainichi Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe've a bit of a confession to make with these snips.  We got a pair in to test last summer and for some reason we didn't get on with them.  They didn't get used much and they've mainly been used to demo how to use Crean Mate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this summer has been different and they've become a firm favourite, especially for Louise.  She's started to use them for harvesting beans off the veg patch and for cut flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnips sit between a secateur and a garden scissor, and these are a chunkier design compared to the Niwaki Garden Snips that we still use regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.  The blades are made from SK-85 high carbon steel, but they are a two piece design with the handles being riveted to the blades.  This style allows more shape in the handle without a significant weight increase.  They weigh 175 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with a yellow vinyl grip on the handles to make them easier to spot and not as cold to hold in the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinker and Fix 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