Niwaki Sharpening Tools Bundle

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It doesn’t matter how good your secateurs and shears are - if they’re blunt, they’re useless. Sharpen little and often, and learn to take pride and pleasure in it. Become familiar with your whetstone, don’t think of it as a chore - and certainly don’t get some one else to do it for you!

This little bundle is all you need to get started. The #1000 Stone is perfect for every day sharpening, while the Twin Diamond File is coarser, and can put a new edge on old, damaged blades. The Crean Mate removes rust, sap and grime, and the Camellia Oil, which we chuck in for free, protects everything from corrosion.

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This set fits very neatly in the Niwaki Pouch.

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Sharpening Tools Bundle	$58.50
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Camellia Oil

47g
35mm
Inert non toxic non flammable natural oil pressed from Camellia oleifera seeds
Made in Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Crean Mate

65g
66 x 41 x 19mm
Made in Japan

Niwaki Sharpening Stone • #1000

136g
131 x 20 x 23mm
Made in Osaka, Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Niwaki Twin Diamond File

50g
217 x 18 x 5mm
Electroplated Diamond
Made in Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Delivery

UK: (excluding Tripod Ladders)

Free delivery for orders over £100*
£4.00: Standard service via Royal Mail Tracked 48; typically 2–5 working days.
£7.50: Priority service via Royal Mail Tracked 24, DHL, FedEx, or UPS; typically delivered next working day by 6pm (excluding Sat/Sun and UK Bank Holidays) for orders received before 12pm GMT Mon–Fri (excluding UK Bank Holidays).

Global: (excluding Tripod Ladders)

Free delivery for orders over £/$/€100*
Price depends on location - adjust the COUNTRY tab in your basket to see the price.
We use DHL, FedEx, or UPS, and we’ll email you the tracking info.

*Customs fees may apply and are estimated during checkout. Surcharges may apply to some larger or heavier items to some areas.
* Please note Niwaki are not responsible for any import duty, taxes or fees incurred and these will be will be collected by our courier during customs clearance — For EU countries, when possible DHL will provide an estimate on the order confirmation page.

Caring For Your Tools

Most of our sharp tools are made from carbon steel - this means they may, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. Caring for them involves three things…

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

3. Keeping Them Sharp:

New 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).