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FRONDERE  PLANTS
(frondere: to be in leaf)

Niwaki Standard Garden Shears

SKU SQ7785888
Price

£79.00

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.

 

NB. the Long Pair are not stronger than the Standard size. If anything they are weaker, with the longer handles under more stress. They are not loppers and should not be used for hard woody cuts, especially when fully stretched.

 

Quantity

Only 1 left in stock

Tips

Wipe clean after every use to prevent build-up of sticky residue and sharpen after every few uses. They are not loppers and should not be used for hard woody cuts, especially when fully stretched. Only use on fresh growth. 

Keep them clean, and keep them sharp. We say that about everything, but it’s never truer than with shears.

  • Clean with a Niwaki Crean Mate rust and sap eraser
  • Sharpen with a Niwaki #1000 grit stone
  • Protect with Niwaki Camellia Oil
Specs
  • 726g
  • 561 x 145 x 26mm
  • 185mm blades
  • SK Steel
  • Japanese White Oak handles
  • Made in Sanjo, Japan
  • Includes Vinyl Sheath
Use and Care

1. 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 (even bamboo fibres and some very hard woods, especially knots and burrs, can damage steel edges)
  • Do not twist or apply uneven pressure
  • Cut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibres
  • Pay attention to our maximum cut dimensions, and don’t overdo it (shears are not loppers)
  • Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts

2. Keeping Them Clean:

  • Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Crean Mate and water
  • Dry, wipe over with Camellia oil and store in a dry place
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