{"product_id":"mainichi-snips-niwaki","title":"Mainichi Snips - Niwaki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryday snips for harvesting, cutting back and light pruning in the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard issue in Japan, where these are considered the every day, go-to choice for lighter weight pruning, as well as floral use and general cutting back. The big chunky catch at the bottom has a crisp action that’s easy to use, even with cold wet hands or muddy gloves, and the spring is well secured and never accidentally pops out. As with all Japanese snips, these have a simple direct action, resulting in a very clean, efficient cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow grips stand out in the garden, and are great for when they end up in the compost heap. Suitable for cuts of up to 5mm, depending on plant type and what you had for breakfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaring For Your Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Niwaki 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\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44054544810203,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/7440\/3221\/files\/IMG_2996_9c3d7ba5-35ac-467d-a6c2-fdfcc2524fd4.jpg?v=1683564208","url":"https:\/\/dealoras.shop\/products\/mainichi-snips-niwaki","provider":"Roxanne's Dried Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}