{"product_id":"mainichi-secaturs-niwaki","title":"Secateurs - Niwaki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat all-rounders: prune like a pro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eDrop-forged carbon steel secateurs for garden pruning, house plants and cut flowers. Lovely refined action, perfect for woodier stems in flower arrangements, as well as general garden pruning. The chunky catch and the hard wearing carbon steel blade make these perfect for all day use, while the yellow grips show up nicely should they be accidentally abandoned in the compost heap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our sharp tools are made from carbon steel - this means they will, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. Caring for them involves three things…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring For Your Tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our sharp tools are made from carbon steel - this means they will, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. Caring for them involves three things…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Correct Use:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese steel is hard and sharp, and can be more brittle than some people are used to - it will chip if abused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo 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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not twist or apply uneven pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay attention to our maximum cut dimensions, and don’t overdo it (shears are not loppers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Keeping Them Clean:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Crean Mate and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, wipe over with Camellia oil and store in a dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Keeping Them Sharp:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen Shears and Topiary Clippers EVERY TIME you use them - the difference is amazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Mainichi Secateurs - Right Hand","offer_id":44452628660443,"sku":"","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/7440\/3221\/files\/IMG_3010_4a3786bd-b984-44e4-9302-b8e60a0e73fc.jpg?v=1683564223","url":"https:\/\/dealoras.shop\/products\/mainichi-secaturs-niwaki","provider":"Roxanne's Dried Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}