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  1. GR Pro secateurs standard right handed
  1. Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Right Handed
  2. Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Right Handed (Open View)
  3. Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Small
  4. Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Left Handed
  5. Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Large
  6. Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Large (Open View)
  1. Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Right Handed
  2. Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Right Handed (Open View)
  3. Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Small
  4. Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Left Handed
  5. Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Large
  6. Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Large (Open View)

Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs
Japanese Pruners

Our best selling secateur: the perfect combination of robust, hard wearing steel, with well-balanced precision and ergonomics.

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Drop forged and hand finished in Yamagata, deep in the mountains of North Japan, our ‘double yellows’ are the perfect combination of refined craftsmanship and every day usability. Tough carbon steel holds a mean edge, the chunky catch at the bottom and the strong spring gives a reassuringly simple functional feel, and the yellow grips show up when you’ve left them somewhere in the garden (or you can remove them for a more traditional look.)

Perfect for keen gardeners, landscapers and professionals who work their tools hard and need quality and precision in daily use. Jake’s current favourites.

Tips
    • Clean with a Niwaki Crean Mate rust and sap eraser
    • Sharpen with a Niwaki #1000 grit stone
    • Protect with Niwaki Camellia Oil
    More about the GR Pro range

    Our Standard and Small GR Pros are made by a small family business in Yamagata: 2nd generation Mr Kudo still puts in a full day’s work as he approaches 80, assisted by his wife and their two sons. Drop in for their favourite local food, niku soba ( meaty noodles) and a glass or two of sake.

    Home and factory

    Grinding the GR Pro Secateurs

    The factory

    Mr Kudo

    Mrs Kudo

    The gang

    Mr Kudo

    Tightening Your Secateurs

    Through regular use, Secateurs and Topiary Clippers can work a bit loose. Tightening them is straightforward but there’s a knack…

    • Loosen the hexagonal nut (it’s a locking nut, so you don’t tighten it to tighten the play of the secateurs)
    • Undo the bolt, clean the separate parts - a great opportunity to sharpen really well
    • Rescrew the bolt, and tighten to what feels right. This is how you adjust the play, with the bolt, not the nut
    • Put the locking nut back on

    In theory it’s easy but in practice quite tricky, as the nut can seize up - be sure not to slip and scuff it (or your knuckles) with the spanner. If it seems too daunting, select the Sharpening Service and we’ll sort them out for you.

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    Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Large Right Handed
    • 310g
    • 230 x 60 x 21mm
    • 65mm blades
    • Max cut Ø15mm
    • S58C Carbon Steel
    • Vinyl Grip handles
    • Made in Yamagata, Japan
    • Includes Spare Spring
    Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Left Handed
    • 260g
    • 205 x 52mm
    • 55mm blades
    • Max cut Ø15mm
    • S58C Carbon Steel
    • Vinyl Grip handles
    • Made in Yamagata, Japan
    Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Right Handed
    • 228g
    • 205 x 52 x 22mm
    • 55mm blades
    • Max cut Ø15mm
    • S58C Carbon Steel
    • Vinyl Grip handles
    • Made in Yamagata, Japan
    • Includes Spare Spring
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs • Small Right Handed
    • 198g
    • 186 x 48 x 20mm
    • 50mm blades
    • Max cut Ø10mm
    • S58C Carbon Steel
    • Vinyl Grip handles
    • Made in Yamagata, Japan
    • Includes Spare Spring
    • Stock Unavailable (estimated dispatch from 13 May)
    Single Holster • Large
    • 95g
    • 234 x 103 x 30mm
    • 3mm Leather
    • Made in China
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Single Holster • Standard
    • 94g
    • 236 x 85 x 26mm
    • 3mm Leather
    • Made in China
    • 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).

    • Sharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks
    • Sharpen Shears and Topiary Clippers EVERY TIME you use them - the difference is amazing
    Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs
    Essentials