Details
- Maker•Niwaki
- Origin•United Kingdom
- Dimensions•H131 x W20 x D23mm
Description
Fantastic sharpening stones, specially designed for secateurs but also great for shears, topiary clippers and other sharp stuff including kitchen knives.
The bottom of each stone is slightly concave and designed in such a way that it fits the convex curve of the cutting blade perfectly on secateurs. This makes it easy to get the angle of attack correct, ensuring great sharpening results every time.
The flat faces of the stone are ideal for shears and topiary clippers and for removing the burr from reverse of the blade after you have used the concave face to sharpen secateurs.
They’re small enough to get into tight spots, so you can sharpen all the way along the blade, and come highly recommended by Japanese blacksmiths and Niwaki’s own master pruner, Jake Hobson.
Tips
Soak until the bubbles stop rising before use (c.3 mins) or use with Camellia oil
Be careful not to drop them – they will crack
Use the #1000 grit for a few minutes every week to keep your secateurs in top condition
Shipping
Please refer to our shipping page for rates and delivery time frames.
- 【12】Niwaki
Masterfully forged Japanese garden tools for every gardener’s craft.
Inspired by a deep curiosity for Japan's rich gardening tradition, Jake Hobson, founder of Niwaki, spent time in rural Osaka along with his wife Keiko learning the art of tree training, pruning and rootballing where his love for the craft and tools used evolved. Inspired by the tripod ladder he used in Japan, Jake shipped a few to the UK to use, here the business began. The name Niwaki, meaning 'garden trees,' reflects the brand's dedication to creating beautifully crafted tools for every garden, each made from durable materials expertly forged by artisans across Japan. What everyone starts to appreciate is that although these things are all Japanese, they work just as well in western gardens, and on a whole range of plants.
When Jake and Keiko are not hiding out down in Dorset UK, or galavanting around the country in their Keswick green 130 Defender's, they are putting together this range of good stuff for us garden lovers for daily use, that they are proud of.
