{"title":"Cleaning \u0026 Sharpening your Japanese Pruning Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"okatsune-shears","title":"Okatsune Shears","description":"\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 2 sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 (21\" 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 21”","offer_id":1217019478030,"sku":"P00031-1","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"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\/products\/okatsune-2xshears.jpg?v=1608332183"},{"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":"tobisho-pro-snips","title":"Tobisho Pro Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnlike secateurs, snips are only meant for very light snipping work. The long skinny blades allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts without leaving stubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially great for deadheading, cut flowers, harvesting veggies, and cutting lengths of twine for staking. In Japan, they are used for needling pines. Not suitable for pruning woody material, cutting wire or opening paint cans! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are definitely a step up from inexpensive flower snips - I prefer the lock on these which is so much easier to use than flimsy leather or plastic clasps. The higher quality steel sharpens and holds an edge better, and the sturdier construction means that I'll have them for a lifetime. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locking mechanism on Japanese secateurs and snips is the feature that sets them apart for me - and this is especially important in a pair of snips. I find less expensive models fiddly to close and lock; these are much more efficient and, like the Tobisho secateurs and clippers, can be locked with one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red and yellow handles are easy to find if you put them down in the garden. But don't! You'll want to keep these safe and sound in your holster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobisho recommends sharpening with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"niwaki sharpening stones\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the entire Tobisho collection \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tobisho Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/tobisho-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13054957322303,"sku":"P00386-1","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/tobisho-pro-snips.png?v=1781735202"},{"product_id":"silky-pocketboy-fine-folding-saw","title":"Pocketboy - Fine Tooth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAvailable in 2 sizes (use the drop down option). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eReplacement Blades also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA key piece of my basic gardening kit. These Silky Pocketboys are compact and so convenient, fitting neatly and unobtrusively into pockets, pouches, or holsters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eI carry the 170mm in my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Deluxe Garden Tool Belt\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\/products\/deluxe-garden-tool-belt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Tool Belt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e year-round so I so can deal with small pruning jobs as I go. Eliminates the run back and forth to the truck or the shed. Or the need to haul around your loppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis year we’re trying out a couple of new Pocketboys, including this fine-tooth blade. I spied the blue-handles in use at Great Dixter in the UK a few years ago -  the fine teeth are better for cutting old, hard wood during renovative pruning. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe shorter 130mm blade fits even more easily in between crowded, congested branches and is extremely useful when pruning old, overgrown shrubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine-tooth blade is also recommended for cutting other hard woods like bamboo and lumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBoth sizes have a comfortable, easy-to-grip rubbery handle and a 2-position blade-locking system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike North American saws that cut on the push stroke, Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke. A different sawing motion is required and you should know that the blades can be snapped through incorrect use. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClick here for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/saw-care\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSawing Tips \u0026amp; Saw Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach Pocketboy has a colour-coded handle associated with the teeth configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-fine-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue is for hard wood \u0026amp; bamboo (fine-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-medium-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack is for soft wood \u0026amp; most pruning jobs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (medium-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-extra-large-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed is for young, green wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003cstrong\u003e good in the bush (large-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/silky-pocketboy-curved-blade-170mm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow (medium-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e has a curved blade for faster, more aggressive cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"130mm\/5\"","offer_id":13849766494271,"sku":"SI-342-13","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"170mm\/6.75\"","offer_id":13888489324607,"sku":"SI-342-17","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 130mm Fine Tooth","offer_id":31912389705791,"sku":"SI-343-13","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 170mm Fine Tooth","offer_id":31912393474111,"sku":"SI-343-17","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/IMG_4888.jpg?v=1639678870"},{"product_id":"silky-pocketboy-medium-folding-saw","title":"Pocketboy - Medium Tooth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAvailable in 2 sizes (use the drop down option). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eReplacement Blades also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA folding pocket saw has been a key piece of my basic gardening kit for many years. They are compact and so convenient, fitting neatly and unobtrusively into pockets, pouches, or holsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy go-to has been the Pocketboy 170mm (7\") blade with medium teeth - having it in my toolbelt means that I can deal with small pruning jobs that are too big for secateurs as I\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ego. I don't have to run back to the truck or the shed to get a pair of loppers, and I don't have to risk damaging\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emy secateurs by making cuts that are too big for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike North American saws that cut on the push stroke, Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke. A different sawing motion is required and you should know that the blades can be snapped through incorrect use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/saw-care\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSawing Tips \u0026amp; Saw Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are several Pocketboy options, the 130mm (5\") blade being one of them. It is even easier to tuck it into a pocket or pouch. The shorter blade fits more easily in between crowded, congested branches - a really useful feature for renovative shrub pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth sizes have a comfortable, easy-to-grip rubbery handle and a 2-position blade-locking system. Blades are impulse-hardened which means they will stay sharp 3x longer than untreated blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest of all, the blades can be replaced. I've had my original handle for about 15 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolster tip:  The 170mm models fit neatly into the back sleeve of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\/products\/niwaki-double-holster\" title=\"Niwaki double holster for garden tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki double holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e during winter pruning season. Secateurs in the front and you're all set!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach Pocketboy has a colour-coded handle associated with the teeth configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-fine-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue (fine-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e is great for hard, dense wood like lumber \u0026amp; bamboo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-medium-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack (medium-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for soft wood \u0026amp; most pruning jobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/silky-pocketboy-curved-blade-170mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow (medium-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e has a curved blade for faster, more aggressive cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"130mm\/5\"","offer_id":13849779077183,"sku":"SI-340-13","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"170mm\/6.75\"","offer_id":13888482738239,"sku":"SI-340-17","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 130 Medium Tooth","offer_id":31912401600575,"sku":"SI-341-13","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 170 Medium Tooth","offer_id":31912400257087,"sku":"SI-341-17","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/IMG_4891.jpg?v=1639679514"},{"product_id":"niwaki-gr-pro-lightweight-secateur","title":"GR Pro Lightweight","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's an excellent tool for women with small hands, weak hands, stiff\/aging hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are lighter and smaller than standard-sized secateurs - we trialed them in response to many requests from women for a tool that wasn't too large or heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is slimmer than a standard set of secateurs but thicker than a set of snips, which means a little less cutting strength but gives the ability to fit into tighter spots as you would with your snips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurns out they're also excellent for floristry work when you're cutting a mix of soft and woody stems (so you don't have to repeatedly change tools).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks as a bit of an all-in-one if you don’t want to carry both secateurs and snips with you in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame superior Japanese-style locking clasp at the bottom of the handles, but the spring is not as stiff nor is the spread as wide. Same smooth action and carefully shaped handles for easier grip.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/gouken-sharpening-stones-full-set\" title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended for this model. Comes with a spare spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14761276112959,"sku":"P00462-1","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-gr-lightweight-secateurs-1.png?v=1781733760"},{"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","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":"tobisho-barracuda-clippers","title":"Tobisho Barracudas","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarracuda clippers are a bit like a cross between small hedging shears and large secateurs and are used primarily for topiary and boxwood hedging work. This is a one-handed tool that's easy to carry on your tool belt for detailed shaping, finessing tight curves and angles, and light touch-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike topiary clippers, barracudas are tough enough to cut through smaller woody growth. They are a perfect tool for renovating old boxwood or other sheared shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame excellent locking mechanism as the secateurs and snips - the clasp at the bottom of the handles is very deliberate and easy to use, even with gloves on, never accidentally engages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red and yellow handles are easy to find if you put them down in the garden. But don't! You'll want to keep these safe and sound in the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\/products\/niwaki-long-holster\" title=\"Niwaki long holster\"\u003eNiwaki long holster\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from high quality steel that sharpens easily and holds an edge exceptionally well. It is brittle though so no heavy hacking, cutting wire or opening paint cans with these.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobisho recommends sharpening with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\" title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. All Tobisho tools come with a spare spring. View the entire Tobisho collection \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tobisho-collection\" title=\"Tobisho Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30936127537215,"sku":"P00309-1","price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/tobisho-barracuda-clippers.png?v=1781734949"},{"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\u003eFits in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-long-holster?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=d0b961c6c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Niwaki Long Holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiwaki Long Holster \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eperfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKA70 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblade length: 4.4\" \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(110mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etotal length: 10.6\" \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(270mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emax cut: Ø3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight: 0.68lbs \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(312g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esecure, chunky lock at bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideal for box clipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\" title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiwaki Sharpening Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\" data-mce-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\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTobisho recommends sharpening with the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTobisho tools all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e come with a spare spring. View the entire Tobisho collection \u003ca title=\"Tobisho Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/tobisho-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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":false}],"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":"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\u003eFits in the \u003ca title=\"Niwaki Short Holster\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-short-holster?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2ffe3a909\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiwaki Short Holster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e perfectly.\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\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":"silky-zubat-curved-saw","title":"Silky Zubat","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAvailable in 2 sizes (use the drop down option)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what we keep in the pruning kit for the jobs that are too big for our Silky Pocketboys and Gomboys. It's a professional, heavy-duty arborist's saw suitable for larger cuts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Zubat has a curved blade for faster cutting speed with less effort and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emolded rubber handle for a firm, easy grip. Apparently Zubat, or Zubatto in Japanese, refers to the sound of something that is hit directly on target.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike western saws that cut on the push stroke, Japanese saws cut on the pull so there's less chance of the blade jumping, making for a cleaner, finer cut with a lot less effort.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZubat blades cannot be re-sharpened due to the use of electro-impulse hardening in the manufacturing process. Replacement blades are available.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/saw-care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSawing Tips \u0026amp; Saw Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"Silky Zubat 270","offer_id":39621093589055,"sku":"SI-270-27","price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silky Zubat 330","offer_id":39621093621823,"sku":"SI-270-33","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silky Zubat 270 Replacement Blade","offer_id":41422189133887,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silky Zubat 330 Replacement Blade","offer_id":40350153080895,"sku":"SI-271-33","price":110.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/image_25697590-b201-475a-8459-5f1a6c775b81.jpg?v=1646861564"},{"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\/products\/image_1ae01caf-e4d5-48a4-a2da-536739c64bbc.jpg?v=1613773137"},{"product_id":"silky-pocketboy-extra-large-folding-saw","title":"Pocketboy - XL Tooth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eReplacement Blades are available (use the dropdown option)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilky Pocketboys are a key piece of my basic gardening kit - so compact and so convenient, they fit neatly and unobtrusively into pockets, pouches, or holsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis red-handled model has extra large teeth, designed to be used primarily on green wood - this makes it great for garden renos and site clearing, hiking and camping too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike North American saws that cut on the push stroke, Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke. A different sawing motion is required and you should know that the blades can be snapped through incorrect use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/saw-care\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSawing Tips \u0026amp; Saw Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach Pocketboy has a colour-coded handle associated with the teeth configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-fine-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue is for hard wood \u0026amp; bamboo \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-fine-folding-saw\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(fine-tooth)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-medium-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack is for soft wood \u0026amp; most pruning jobs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/silky-pocketboy-medium-folding-saw\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(medium-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"170mm\/6.75\"","offer_id":33372963962943,"sku":"SI-346-17","price":63.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Replacement Blade - XL Tooth","offer_id":39537112645695,"sku":"SI-347-17","price":57.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/336E2889-6C32-42C8-A139-34C9F2C35B79.heic?v=1693010639"},{"product_id":"silky-gomboy-saw","title":"Silky Gomboy","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 3 Sizes (use the drop down option)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a beefed up version of the Pocketboy, perfect to have stashed in the truck when you need to make bigger caliper cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe unbeatable folding design means that it is still compact and convenient to use, fitting neatly into toolkits and slightly bigger pockets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has the same comfortable, easy-to-grip rubbery handle and a 2-position blade-locking system as the Pocketboy. The curved blade gives more cutting power and impulse-hardened teeth stay sharp 3x longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlike western saws that cut on the push stroke, Japanese saws cut on the pull so there's less chance of the blade jumping, making for a cleaner\/finer cut with a lot less effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out these other Silky Saws from Japan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller saws:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/silky-pocketboy-medium-folding-saw\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSilky Pocketboy 130\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/silky-pocketboy-medium-folding-saw?variant=13888482738239\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSilky Pocketboy 170\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarger saws:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/silky-zubat-curved-saw\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilky Zubat 270 \u0026amp; 330 Curved Saws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/saw-care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSawing Tips \u0026amp; Saw Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"210mm\/8\"","offer_id":39534233354303,"sku":"SI-121-21","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm\/9.5\"","offer_id":39536984948799,"sku":"SI-121-24","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Curved Pro 240mm\/9.5\"","offer_id":39536991141951,"sku":"SI-717-24","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 210 Medium Tooth","offer_id":39534243676223,"sku":"SI-122-21","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 240 Medium Tooth","offer_id":39536987635775,"sku":"SI-122-24","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 240 Curved Pro Medium","offer_id":39536991993919,"sku":"SI-718-24","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/image_58a23dbc-d08a-4225-bca7-c5efc475eb26.jpg?v=1639001759"},{"product_id":"weeding-sickle","title":"Weeding Sickle","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn alternate way to weed! I have been a committed hori hori user for years, but I've recently had several people tell me that they prefer these compact weeding sickles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shaft is quite short and light, making it easy to maneuver through a garden bed or in between veggies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe curved blade can be dragged along the surface to cut down annual weeds, or turned 90 degrees to use the tip to dig out tap-rooted baddies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLightweight and durable. Can be sharpened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42659813589055,"sku":"GY-TZ-005","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/41E91BF5-6307-411A-BA14-8EFC98ABA0C6.heic?v=1769639759"},{"product_id":"ars-featherlight-pole-saw","title":"ARS Featherlight Pole Saw","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use pole saws a lot when we're pruning trees on ladders - it really increases your reach when you have to work from the edge of the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ARS pole saws are incredibly lightweight, extend in length, and come with blades that are Marquench-hardened for a long-lasting razor sharp edge (better google it!) and are treated for rust and sap resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe poles have parallel walls (instead of round) which makes the pole stronger and minimizes sway when fully extended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes in two sizes, replacement blades available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGARDENER'S KIT TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e  As much as possible, I recommend minimizing the amount of time you use a pole saw from the ground (or reaching straight up) - save your body and use a ladder to get yourself level with, or above, the branch that you are cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLONG:  6'-9' (1800-2700mm)\u003cbr\u003eSHORT:  4'-6' (1200-1800mm)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/saw-care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSawing Tips \u0026amp; Saw Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arborist Supply Co","offers":[{"title":"ARS Featherlight Pole Saw 6'- 9'","offer_id":39539159334975,"sku":"ARS-SC-EXW27","price":215.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ARS Featherlight Pole Saw 4'- 6'","offer_id":39539159367743,"sku":"ARS-SC-EXW18","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - ARS Featherlight Pole Saw","offer_id":39539159400511,"sku":"ARS-SB-EXW1","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/arspolesawfeatherlight6-9ft.jpg?v=1639177471"},{"product_id":"niwaki-gr-pro-barracuda-clippers","title":"GR Pro Barracudas","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarracuda clippers are a clever \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eone-handed tool, a bit like a cross between small hedging shears and large secateurs. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExtremely useful for the detailed shaping and finessing of tight curves and angles involved in topiary and box hedging work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnlike topiary clippers, barracudas are tough enough to cut through smaller woody growth so they are a perfect tool for renovating old boxwood or other shaped shrubs . 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Same tool, sized down.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39616145850431,"sku":"P00623-1","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-gr-pro-barracuda-clippers.png?v=1781733489"},{"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-sickle","title":"Mini Sickle","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe often get asked for a hand-weeding tool with a slim blade for getting into the cracks between bricks. Well, look no more! This is a mini, extremely light sickle that's super useful in small areas. Also can be used for harvesting veg. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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=\"\/products\/niwaki-mini-secateurs\"\u003eMini Secateurs,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/niwaki-mini-s-type-hori-hori\"\u003eMini Hori Hori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/niwaki-mini-snips\"\u003eMini Snips, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"niwaki-matsui-ruler\"\u003eMatsui Rulers\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/niwaki-kenzan-minis\"\u003eMini Kenzans,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/niwaki-mini-sickle\"\u003eMini Sickle,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/greenhouse-tool-set\"\u003eGreenhouse Tools.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39861946777663,"sku":"MSKL","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-mini-sickle.png?v=1781817403"},{"product_id":"niwaki-mini-snips","title":"Pinch Scissors","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese lovely little things are traditional \"squeezing\" scissors, or Nigiri Basami in Japan. 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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":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"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":"hakari-clippers","title":"Hakari Curved Clippers","description":"\u003cp\u003eGot curves to shape? These topiary clippers with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecurved blades and are handmade for Niwaki in a small family-run factory in Yamagata, Japan. They are \u003cspan\u003etailor-made for pruning the organic contours of cloud-pruned plants, topiary and rolling, wavy hedges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the full-sized \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-karikomi-shears\" title=\"Niwaki Karikomi topiary and cloud pruning shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKarikomi shears\u003c\/a\u003e, it's a beautiful tool to work with and, perhaps unexpectedly, also an especially useful tool for guiding less confident topiary trimmers to achieve smooth curved shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with a hard-wearing canvas pouch for storage and a spare spring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly produced in special batches so they may not always be available to us. Get them now if you fancy them!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40123017920575,"sku":"P00670-1","price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-hakari-curved-clippers.png?v=1781737909"},{"product_id":"tobisho-barracuda-snips","title":"Tobisho Barracuda Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Barracuda Snips - a new tool for us from the Tobisho range. Thinner blades combined with the cutting strength of bypass secateurs mean they fit into tighter spots like regular snips, but have the ability to make smaller woody cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as strong as secateurs, but tougher than snips. Lightweight, with a small grip, these also make an excellent pruning tool for smaller, weaker or arthritic hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobisho recommends sharpening with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. All Tobisho tools come with a spare spring. View the entire Tobisho collection \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tobisho Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/tobisho-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product_details_sku\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eblade length: 1.9\" (50mm) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emax cut: Ø8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight: 0.4 lbs (192g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"No Vinyl Wrap","offer_id":42995891339327,"sku":"PS-23","price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vinyl Wrap","offer_id":42995891306559,"sku":"P00807-1","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/tobisho-barracuda-snips-1.png?v=1781734216"},{"product_id":"silky-pocketboy-curved-blade-170mm","title":"Pocketboy Curve Pro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA folding pocket saw has been a key piece of my basic gardening kit for many years. They are compact and so convenient, fitting neatly and unobtrusively into pockets, pouches, or holsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHaving a Pocketboy in my toolbelt means that I can deal with small pruning jobs that are too big for secateurs as I\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ego. I don't have to run back to the truck or the shed to get a pair of loppers, and I don't have to risk damaging\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emy secateurs by making cuts that are too big for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis model, the Curve Pro, has a curved blade that allows you to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e saw \u003c\/span\u003efaster and with more aggression than the straight blade\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. While working above shoulder height and below the knees, you can still saw on top of the branch without any extra effort, while your arm, wrist and hand remain in their natural position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike North American saws that cut on the push stroke, Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke. A different sawing motion is required and you should know that the blades can be snapped through incorrect use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/saw-care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSawing Tips \u0026amp; Saw Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll Pocketboy saws have a comfortable, easy-to-grip rubbery handle and a 2-position blade-locking system. Blades are impulse-hardened which means they will stay sharp 3x longer than untreated blades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest of all, the blades can be replaced. I've had my original handle for about 15 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolster tip:  The 170mm models fit neatly into the back sleeve of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki double holster for garden tools\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\/products\/niwaki-double-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki double holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eduring winter pruning season. Secateurs in the front and you're all set! Or try the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki folding saw holster\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-saw-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esaw holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want to carry it on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach Pocketboy has a colour-coded handle associated with the teeth configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-fine-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue (fine-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e is great for hard, dense wood like lumber \u0026amp; bamboo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-medium-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack (medium-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for soft wood \u0026amp; most pruning jobs\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-extra-large-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed (large-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e is for young, green wood\u003c\/a\u003e; good in the bush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow (medium-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e has a curved blade for faster, more aggressive cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"130mm\/5\" Curved","offer_id":41422173601855,"sku":"SI-726-13","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"170mm\/6.75\" Curved","offer_id":40652067274815,"sku":"SI-726-17","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade 130mm Curved Blade","offer_id":41422173929535,"sku":"SI-727-14","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 170mm Curved Blade","offer_id":40652069568575,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/silky-pocketboy-curve-pro.png?v=1781737146"},{"product_id":"niwaki-billhook","title":"Billhook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA billhook is a tool commonly used in the UK and Ireland and is best described as a cross between a sturdy knife and an axe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is often used for hedge laying, a traditional countryside skill, where the stems of a hedge of shrubs or small trees are partially cut through and then bent, near ground level, without breaking them, so as to encourage them to produce new growth from the base and create a living ‘stock-proof' fence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe billhook is also used to prepare coppiced and pollarded wood, another traditional countryside skill, for plant supports and fence posts. This is properly called 'snedding', where the billhook is used to quickly cut the side shoots off branches. It would be excellent for doing the same to bamboo stems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn France and Italy it is widely used for pruning grape vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40828666019903,"sku":"P00393-1","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-billhook.png?v=1781818347"},{"product_id":"niwaki-sickle-japanese-kama","title":"Kama Sickle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single-beveled Kama is a traditional Japanese farming implement used to harvest crops. It is light and precise and is excellent used in the garden to cut down ornamental grasses and perennials. Not meant to cut woody plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40828689809471,"sku":"P00624-1","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-kama-sickle.png?v=1781817544"},{"product_id":"ars-floral-snips","title":"ARS Floral Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eFloral snips are smaller, lighter and less bulky than secateurs and using them in place of secateurs for certain jobs can give your cutting hand a welcome break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse them for cut flowers, harvesting fruit, veggies and herbs, deadheading, cutting back herbs and annuals. I also like to use them for cutting twine in lieu of my secateurs (which tends to dull secateurs quickly). They should not be used on woody stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ARS snips have slightly rounded tips (so you won't poke yourself or the produce you're about to harvest) and sharp, durable stainless steel blades that ensure clean cuts and long-lasting performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe long skinny blades allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts. 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. With non-slip handles and a stainless steel curved blade, you'll have a comfortable grip and precise cuts. Plus, spare parts are available for long-lasting use. Snip, snip, hooray!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arborist Supply Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41225503670335,"sku":"ARS 310-DX","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/ARS310DX-g1-featured_large_b47680a9-050d-41f6-a678-9a26fa05fcec.jpg?v=1732307502"},{"product_id":"sentei-topiary-clippers","title":"Sentei Topiary Clippers","description":"\u003cp\u003eNothing beats these one-handed topiary clippers for box clipping and shaping. The 5\" blades and spring action make them easy on your hand, while the graceful design is a pleasure to use. Way better than sheep shears—unless you've got the forearms of a professional farmer. These Japanese hakaribasami (leaf cutters) are designed for soft new growth, not old hard wood. Perfect for keeping your topiaries looking sharp without the strain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201411907647,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/sentei-topiary-clippers.png?v=1781738024"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/collections\/Gardener_s_Kit_Logo_b2cb2fda-9b67-46e0-a0b7-67aa08906fc3.png?v=1777415052","url":"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/cleaning-sharpening-your-japanese-pruning-tools.oembed","provider":"Gardener's Kit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}