{"title":"Caring for Snips, Shears \u0026 Clippers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"okatsune-snips","title":"Okatsune Flower Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnips are smaller, lighter and less bulky than secateurs and are designed to be used on soft, green growth, nothing woody. I like to use them for deadheading, cutting flowers, harvesting veggies, and cutting lengths of twine for staking. The long skinny blades allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts. Super handy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir smaller size and rounded tips allow you to carry them in your pocket without doing damage, but I like to carry them in my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Pouch\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-pouch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epouch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e so I always know where they are. They also fit perfectly in a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Short Holster\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-short-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esingle holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I sometimes snug them into my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Double Holster\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-double-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edouble holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Hori Hori\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-hori-hori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehori hori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Okatsune snips come with a spare spring, although I haven’t needed mine yet and I’ve been using my snips for several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bR8Ug2wMoOw\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1217018658830,"sku":"P00049","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/okatsune-flower-snips.png?v=1781739437"},{"product_id":"okatsune-shears","title":"Okatsune Shears","description":"\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese shears are perfect for topiary, boxwood clipping and other small hedges. I like the well-balanced, smooth cutting action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sizes are tough enough to handle the day-to-day gardening action doled out by my crews and the blades are easy to sharpen. Red and white handles are easy to find in the garden. Great all-rounders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shorter handles (20\" size) allow you to get in close, which I find especially useful for detailed topiary pruning, and are much lighter than many shears. Means less strain on the neck and shoulder muscles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer a longer reach, try the 30” size. They're great for trimming the sides of low hedges, a real back-saver when you've got miles of them to trim!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/japanese-hand-tools\/products\/okatsune-sharpening-stone\" title=\"Okatsune sharpening stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkatsune 400 grit sharpening stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee the full collection of shears \u0026amp; clippers here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bR8Ug2wMoOw\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Short Handles 20”","offer_id":1217019478030,"sku":"P00031-1","price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long Handles 30”","offer_id":1217019510798,"sku":"P00357-2","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/OkatsuneShears_Gardener_sKit.png?v=1784936624"},{"product_id":"niwaki-topiary-shears","title":"Niwaki Topiary Shears","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese are beautiful specialty shears, designed for box clipping, topiary and other soft green growth. Not intended to be used for hacking back the overgrown laurel hedge!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe long Aogami Blue Paper Steel blades that are exceptionally sharp and well-balanced. Slender, smooth white oak handles. Jake Hobson’s go-to shears for summer boxwood clipping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSize and weight more appropriate for a stronger upper body, they are more solid than the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/okatsune-shears\" title=\"Okatsune Shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkatsunes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ars-superlight-shears\" title=\"ARS Superlight Shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eARS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. But a pleasure to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"niwaki sharpening stones\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/gouken-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended for this model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/niwaki-tool-care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki Shear Tool Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efor information on how to sharpen and care for your shears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of shears \u0026amp; clippers here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31800446451775,"sku":"P00038-2","price":325.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-topiary-shears.png?v=1781737595"},{"product_id":"niwaki-gr-pro-snips","title":"GR Pro Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnips have long, narrow blades that allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts without damaging other parts of the plant - I really like to use them for deadheading and harvesting, but they're also a valuable tool in the cut flower garden and for florists. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn Japan, they are used for needling pines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnips are not as strong as secateurs, they are intended for light snipping work and soft green stems. They're much lighter than secateurs so there's less strain on your cutting hand when you're using them for long periods of time. I keep mine right beside my secateurs in my holster so I alway\u003cimg\u003es have the right tool at my disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many inexpensive snips on the market, but they generally have flimsy locking mechanisms that require two hands to use. If you are using snips frequently, it makes a difference to use a model that has the sa\u003cimg\u003eme one-handed locking mechanism as our secateurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them locked when not in use so you don't poke yourself with the very pointy, sharp tips. Or, better yet, keep them in a holster and out of the compost heap!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/gouken-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki #1000 grit sharpening stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended for this model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/niwaki-gr-pro-collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/Niwaki_GR_Pro_Collection.png?v=1785354564\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15620272291903,"sku":"P00469-1","price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-gr-pro-snips.png?v=1781733133"},{"product_id":"niwaki-gr-pro-topiary-clippers","title":"GR Pro Topiary Clippers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross between giant secateurs and mini hedging shears, these topiary clippers are used single-handedly, leaving your other hand free. The long blades and spring action make clipping a breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for small scale boxwood clipping, finessing your topiary and for precision cutting of awkward angles in tight spaces where double-handed shears are too large or clumsy. Designed for use on soft, green growth, not for thick, woody growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all of our Japanese cutting tools, the locking mechanism is very deliberate and easy to use, even with gloves on and only one free hand (use your pinky to open, push the lock against your hip to close).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-handed feature is a what makes these clippers worth the investment for the professional gardener who uses them frequently\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eAlso available in a smaller, lighter version for smaller hands:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-gr-pro-clippers?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=06d931069\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Niwaki GR Pro Clippers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGR Pro Clippers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow handles are easy to find if you put them down in the garden. Keep them locked when not in use so you don't poke yourself with the very pointy, sharp tips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/niwaki-gr-pro-collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/Niwaki_GR_Pro_Collection.png?v=1785354564\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31454758404159,"sku":"P00519-1","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/niwaki-gr-pro-topiary-clippers.jpg?v=1608334632"},{"product_id":"kurumi-snips","title":"Kurumi Snips","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful snips with inlaid walnut handles, you'll want them not only for their simple utility, but also for their aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT\u003cspan\u003ehese snips are smaller and lighter than most of our other models, and are well-suited to smaller or older hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnips are intended just for light trimming work, you should only be cutting soft green growth with them. Great for \u003cspan\u003edeadheading, cutting flowers, harvesting veg, and floristry work. The long, narrow pointed blades offer more precision and accuracy than secateurs, but they are not as strong as secateurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged in a stylish presentation box. Pair them up with the matching secateurs for a lovely gift.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32028356345919,"sku":"P00464-1","price":260.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/kurumi-snips.jpg?v=1769040726"},{"product_id":"tobisho-topiary-clippers","title":"Tobisho Topiary Clippers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese name for this tool is hakaribasami, which means leaf cutting scissors, and it's crucial not to cut old, hard growth, just soft green stuff. Designed to be used single-handedly, leaving your other hand free, the long blades and spring action make clipping a breeze. Excellent for finessing your topiary and precision cutting at awkward angles in tight spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe locking mechanism (the clasp at the bottom of the handles) is very deliberate and easy to use, even with gloves on. The lock never accidentally engages. The red and yellow handles are easy to find if you put them down in the garden. But don't! You'll want to keep this beautiful tool safe and sound in a Niwaki long holster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steel sharpens easily but is brittle and can be damaged through misuse; they are not meant for heavy hacking, cutting wire or opening paint cans!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobisho pruning tools are the crème de la crème in the Japanese gardening world. They are made in a small family-run factory in Yamagata, an area famous for the quality of its steel. All their tools are drop forged, with great attention to detail - they have incredible weight and balance and are such a pleasure to use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/tobisho-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/Tobisho_Collection_c56fd24c-3c68-49fb-a5ab-f7f23b412c92.png?v=1785274884\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003eTobisho pruning tools are the crème de la crème in the Japanese gardening world. They are made in a small family-run factory in Yamagata, an area famous for the quality of its steel. All their tools are drop forged, with great attention to detail - they have incredible weight and balance and are such a pleasure to use!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of shears \u0026amp; clippers here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32848294248511,"sku":"P00308-1","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/tobisho-topiary-clippers.png?v=1781735558"},{"product_id":"niwaki-grape-snips","title":"Niwaki Grape Snips","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper pointy stainless steel scissors, designed for thinning grapes but also excellent craft scissors or for sewing or floristry work. Or wherever else long, thin, sharp, precise blades are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your garden snips \u0026amp; scissors close at hand with the leather \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-garden-scissors-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Scissors Holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32848324427839,"sku":"P00427-1","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-grape-snips.png?v=1781740131"},{"product_id":"sakagen-flower-scissors","title":"Sakagen Flower Scissors","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are brilliant floral scissors from Sakagen that combine traditional Japanese style with updated, ergonomic and easy-to-grip resin-moulded handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorine-coated blades resist the build-up of sticky residue from cutting plant stems and are rust-resistant. They are sharp and lightweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold them with your forefinger resting in the notch at the top of the handle for more control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 colour-coded options: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"description\"\u003eBLUE \u0026amp; PINK - 180mm model - longer, pointier 55mm blades (right-handed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"description\"\u003eRED - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e170mm model - shorter 45mm blades \u003cstrong\u003e(left-handed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"description\"\u003eYELLOW - 170mm model - shorter 45mm blades (right-handed)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your garden snips \u0026amp; scissors close at hand with the leather \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-garden-scissors-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Scissors Holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Blue 180mm","offer_id":32939348262975,"sku":"P00548-6","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pink 180mm","offer_id":40019576127551,"sku":"P00548-5","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red 170 mm Left-Handed","offer_id":39528067825727,"sku":"P00548-3","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/IMG_4900.jpg?v=1717458067"},{"product_id":"niwaki-utility-scissors","title":"Niwaki Utility Scissors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI don't know about you, but I seem to have a lot of crappy scissors kicking around my house. Not any more, the old ones are getting the heave-ho! These are seriously great scissors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey're sturdy, sharp and well-constructed, with comfortable rubbery handles large enough for big fingers. Also a finely serrated blade for extra grip and notched blades for cutting wire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey easily cut through thick cardboard, plastic, fibrous plant material, you name it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've got a pair for the kitchen and office; they'd also be great for crafting or floristry work. I also like to use them for cutting twine when I'm staking so I don't dull the blades on my secateurs.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your garden snips \u0026amp; scissors close at hand with the leather \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-garden-scissors-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Scissors Holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32848468639807,"sku":"P00470-1","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-utility-scissors.png?v=1781740026"},{"product_id":"niwaki-gr-pro-clipper","title":"GR Pro Clippers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eShorter than a topiary clipper, longer and stronger than a pair of snips, these GR Pro Clippers sit alone in a unique and lovely no man's land - not only are they great for topiary clipping, they'll also handle slightly rougher chopping back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fit is rather nice for small to medium-sized hands because they're not as heavy as larger \u003ca title=\"Niwaki GR Pro Topiary Clippers\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-gr-pro-topiary-clippers?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=251426263\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Tobisho Barracuda Clippers\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/tobisho-barracuda-clippers?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1953249ab\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarracuda Clippers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/tobisho-barracuda-clippers?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1953249ab\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Tobisho Barracuda Clippers\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locking mechanism is very deliberate and easy to use, even with gloves on and only one free hand (use your pinky to open, push the lock against your hip to close). This one-handed feature is a what makes these clippers worth the investment for the professional gardener who uses them frequently\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow handles are easy to find if you put them down in the garden. Keep them locked when not in use so you don't poke yourself with the very pointy, sharp tips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eare recommended for this model. The steel sharpens easily but they are not suitable for heavy hacking, and definitely not for opening paint cans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/niwaki-gr-pro-collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/Niwaki_GR_Pro_Collection.png?v=1785354564\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33191118143551,"sku":"P00468-1","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/niwaki-gr-clippers.jpg?v=1608340444"},{"product_id":"ars-superlight-shears","title":"ARS Superlight Shears","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuper pleased to find these lovely, lightweight shears from ARS. I bought a pair of these years and years ago from a forgotten vendor at the Vancouver CanWest Hort. show but haven't seen them since. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese shears are super-lightweight (just under 2 pounds), really well-balanced, and have a smooth cutting action with shock absorbers between the blades - all of which adds up to extra comfort and ease of use during the continuous days of boxwood hedge and topiary trimming! A great choice if you find other shears too heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long, ergonomically-designed handles have non-slip grips and the red colour is easy to find if you put them down in the garden. The slightly curved handles are a bonus when working on curved topiary shapes.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of shears \u0026amp; clippers here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arborist Supply Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40022621945919,"sku":"ARS-HS-KR1000","price":185.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/ars-superlight-shears.png?v=1785366295"},{"product_id":"niwaki-mini-shears","title":"Niwaki Mini Shears","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMini Shears, for mini jobs. Great for small scale topiary \u0026amp; clipping soft green growth, tight curves and finishing details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighter and easier on the wrist than using one-handed topiary shears or barracudas.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/niwaki-tool-care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki Shear Tool Care\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efor information on how to sharpen and care for your shears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of shears \u0026amp; clippers here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39628749537343,"sku":"P00391-1","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/3D67A07B-5939-466A-9E2E-A5A23ED50A23_1_201_a.heic?v=1647640408"},{"product_id":"niwaki-mini-snips","title":"Pinch Scissors","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese lovely little things are traditional \"squeezing\" scissors, or Nigiri Basami in Japan. Nigiri = to squeeze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou hold them high on the handles, near the blades and operate them like tweezers. The spring action is built into the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir simple, yet precise, cutting action is really useful for sewing, crafts, art projects, bonsai, house plants, cutting herbs or twine. The list of small tasks that require a small tool is long.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out the all our mini tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardeners-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/niwaki-mini-secateurs\"\u003eMini Secateurs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardeners-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/niwaki-mini-s-type-hori-hori\"\u003eMini Hori Hori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardeners-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/niwaki-kenzan-minis\"\u003eMini Kenzans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardeners-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/niwaki-mini-sickle\"\u003eMini Sickle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39915272962111,"sku":"P00061","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-pinch-scissors.png?v=1781818158"},{"product_id":"niwaki-garden-shears","title":"Niwaki Garden Shears","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 2 sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of you who can't help yourselves, these shears from Niwaki are a little more 'rough and tumble' than the rest of our collection. Made from hard-wearing SK steel, they can put up with cutting a bit of woody material along with the soft green growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent all-rounders, you can use them for hedges, shrub shearing, box clipping and topiary. The handles have slight bulges halfway down that indicate the best place to hold them for optimal balance.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of shears \u0026amp; clippers here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":39885070401599,"sku":"P00416-1","price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long","offer_id":39885070434367,"sku":"P00416-3","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-garden-shears.png?v=1781737725"},{"product_id":"hontane-desk-scissors","title":"Hontane Desk Scissors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet yourself a pair of these amazing Hontane Desk Scissors! The hand forged handles give them a traditional feel while the razor sharp blades make precise cuts. 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Super handy, especially for deadheading. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacement blades are available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arborist Supply Co","offers":[{"title":"ARS Floral Snips","offer_id":41319711146047,"sku":"ARS SE-45","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - ARS Floral Snips","offer_id":41319711178815,"sku":"ARS SE-45-1","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/ARS-SE-45-5.jpg?v=1732306872"},{"product_id":"ars-curved-harvest-snips","title":"ARS Curved Harvest Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eSay goodbye to dull, uncomfortable pruning shears! The ARS Curved Harvest Snips use marquenched hardened blades for increased cutting performance, perfect for harvesting your fruits, veggies, and flowers. 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