Gardening Tools | Mainichi Secateurs

Description

Description
For daily pruning, Niwaki’s Mainichi Secateurs are just the ticket. A favorite in Japan, these lightweight yet sturdy hand pruners are perfect for snipping delicate plants or cutting dead stems up to ⅝-inch thick. The strong carbon steel blades hand-forged in a family-run factory deliver clean, efficient cuts (healthier for your plants), while the chunky safety catch at the bottom helps prevent accidental cuts. The yellow handles make them harder to lose in the garden, and the well-balanced design provides comfortable use, even for smaller hands. 
Although Japanese carbon steel is durable, it can chip if mishandled, so use with care.
Features & Details
Material: SK85 Carbon Steel
Dimensions: L 8 x W 1.85 x H 0.8 in
Country of Origin: Japan
Niwaki Use + Care Instructions
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
Do not twist or apply uneven pressure
Cut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibres
Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts
Keeping Them Clean:
Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with water and a rough cloth
Dry, wipe over with oil and store in a dry place
Keeping Them Sharp:
New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge. Use our Niwaki Maintenance Kit for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).
Sharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks
Sharpen Shears every time you use them – the difference is amazing
To keep the blades in good condition, clean regularly and sharpen every few weeks using Niwaki’s Maintenance Kit.