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  1. Niwaki Tokusen 165 Secateurs
    Hand-crafted in Japan by Yamakawa san
  2. Niwaki Tokusen Secateurs 165mm
    A popular choice for smaller hands
  1. Niwaki Tokusen Secateurs 165mm
  2. Niwaki Tokusen Secateurs 165mm
  3. Niwaki Tokusen Secateurs 165mm
  1. Niwaki Tokusen Secateurs 165mm
  2. Niwaki Tokusen Secateurs 165mm
  3. Niwaki Tokusen Secateurs 165mm

Niwaki Tokusen Secateurs 165mm
Japanese Pruners

Rather like a derringer, can get you out of all sorts of scrapes.

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Exquisitely finished little pair of secateurs that fit beautifully in the palm of the hand. Although not as substantial as their full-sized siblings, they’re perfect for light garden pruning, deadheading and cut flowers. Not just for small hands either - the hand forged blade, solid build and ergonomics more than make up for their diminutive size. Rather like a derringer, can get you out of all sorts of scrapes.

Leather catch at the bottom. Wrapped in hand-dyed, forget-me-not blue tenugui cloth, within a Paulownia box. Also available as one third of the Tokusen Set.

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 maker

    Japanese blacksmith Yamakawa san

    Yamakawa san started working for his father the day after he graduated from high school, and has been making secateurs ever since. His Yamagata factory is home to five stray cats, each fed on fresh sashimi!

    Japanese blacksmith, Yamakawa san

    Japanese blacksmith, Yamakawa san

    Japanese blacksmith, Yamakawa san

    Japanese blacksmith, Yamakawa san’s cat

    Niwaki Tokusen Secateurs 165mm⚠ Sorry. Niwaki Tokusen Secateurs 165mm is not available. Please take a look at the Niwaki Tokusen Set instead.
    Niwaki Tokusen Secateurs 165mm + Single Leather Holster⚠ Sorry. Niwaki Tokusen Secateurs 165mm + Single Leather Holster is not available. Please take a look at the Niwaki Tokusen Set instead.
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    Niwaki Tokusen Secateurs 165mm
    • 180g
    • 169 x 47 x 21mm
    • 50mm blades
    • Carbon Steel, S58C
    • Made in Japan
    • Includes Paulownia Box
    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
    Tsubo Holster
    • 75g
    • 235 x 100mm
    • 3mm Leather
    • Made in Osaka, 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).

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