{"title":"Everyday Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the basic kit that we always have with us in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur deluxe garden tool belt holds all my kit and is the best gardening gear investment I've ever made: it holds my multi-purpose hori hori, a pair of secateurs, snips and a folding pruning saw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all my main tools on my body, I never misplace them. And I almost always have what I need with me, minimizing trips back and forth to the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI always keep a cleaning block and a small sharpening tool in a pocket or pouch so that I can give my secateurs a quick clean and sharpen as needed. There's also room to tuck the phone in there too!\u003c\/p\u003e","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-secateur","title":"Okatsune Secateurs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Peoples Choice Award for Best New Product at the 2018 CanWest Horticultural Expo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese secateurs are the industry standard in Japan - I really like the simple design. They're extremely sharp and strong, and make clean cuts with a satisfying 'chunking' sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locking mechanism is their best feature (the clasp at the bottom of the handles) - its very deliberate and easy to use, even with gloves on. The lock never accidentally engages like it did on my old Felcos - which drove me crazy! I only use the Okatsune now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed and white handles make them easy to find if you put them down in the garden. Clean and sharpen regularly and they’ll last you a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign works for lefties and righties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Okatsune secateurs come with a spare spring, although I haven’t needed mine yet and I’ve been using my secateurs for several years. Holsters sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening\u003c\/strong\u003e - the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Okatsune sharpening stone\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/japanese-hand-tools\/products\/okatsune-sharpening-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkatsune 400 grit sharpening stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zc0IDCgtLvM\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":"Small 7”\/180mm","offer_id":1217019543566,"sku":"P00002-4","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 8”\/200mm","offer_id":1217019576334,"sku":"P00002-5","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 9”\/210mm","offer_id":1217019609102,"sku":"P00002-6","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/okatsune-secateurs-line.jpg?v=1764894679"},{"product_id":"niwaki-golden-shovel","title":"Golden Shovel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFormerly known as the Golden Spade, we've changed the name of this excellent tool because, well, it's really a shovel! In the interests of clarity we decided we'd better sort out this naming business.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003eThis is a super shovel: lightweight, strong, sharp. And it's gold! The short shaft, d-handle \u0026amp; light weight makes it especially nice for shoveling and spreading soil and mulch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003eWe also use it for light digging and planting projects; it gets used a lot during bulb-planting season. The pointed tip breaks through compacted ground easily and the handle is short enough that it can be used from a kneeling position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in two sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e; the small size is really handy in tight spaces. I also like it for mixing soil\/potting blends in the wheelbarrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the heck is the difference between a shovel and a spade, you ask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, spades have flat, rectangular heads and are designed for digging in beds and borders. The blade is sharp and often has a footplate or step to aid you in pushing the blade down into the soil. They’re usually used for planting, transplanting and edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, shovels are primarily used for scooping, moving and spreading garden materials; they have a curved head that will hold more volume, and often have a pointed tip so can also be used for digging jobs.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":7465464987711,"sku":"P00111","price":93.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":15764566736959,"sku":"P00111-1","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long","offer_id":40600924913727,"sku":"P0111-2","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/Niwaki_Golden_Shovels.png?v=1781820075"},{"product_id":"abrasive-cleaning-block","title":"Abrasive Cleaning Block","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a super handy and portable abrasive block that I use to clean the gunk that inevitably builds up on the blades of my secateurs, shears and snips. If not removed, it makes your clippers sticky and slows down the cutting action. Also removes rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are small enough to tuck into a pocket or pouch, and I like to have mine with me all the time so I can touch up the tools as needed. When we’re doing a lot of pruning or cutting, we often clean and sharpen our blades daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso suitable to remove rust from spades, shovels, forks, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse dry as it crumbles quickly when wet.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/cleaning-kit-bundle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCleaning Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich is stocked with all the essential tools for cleaning \u0026amp; sharpening your kit!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skookum Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13228766756927,"sku":"13802","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/2Abrasive_Cleaning_Block_1.jpg?v=1608246866"},{"product_id":"swiss-istor-sharpener","title":"Swiss Istor Pocket Sharpener","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small carbon steel sharpener easily tucks into a pocket so that you can give your secateurs and shears a touch-up sharpen while you're on the job. Mine is always in my pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-sharpener-pro\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-sharpener-pro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSwiss Istor Pro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-sharpener-pro\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-sharpener-pro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/swiss_istor_pro_100x100.jpg?v=1637447098\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/swiss_istor_pro_100x100.jpg?v=1637447098\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-duplex-sharpener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-duplex-sharpener\"\u003eSwiss Istor Duplex\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-duplex-sharpener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-duplex-sharpener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/sharpener_duplex_100x100.png?v=1637449756\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/sharpener_duplex_100x100.png?v=1637449756\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13844902051903,"sku":"FE-ISTOR10","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/Swiss_Istor_Sharpener.jpg?v=1608340572"},{"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-secateurs","title":"GR Pro Secateurs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 Options:  S, M, XL + Lefties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ‘double yellow’ GR Pro line by Niwaki offers an excellent selection of finely-crafted, hard-wearing pruning and clipping tools in a variety of sizes and shapes. There’s a GR Pro tool to fit every hand and every type of clipping and pruning job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secateurs have symmetrically curved handles that fit very comfortably in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clever lock at the bottom of the handles is unique to Japanese secateurs, and doesn't stick or slip like other major secateur brands that shall not be named!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a little practice you can use them one-handed: use your pinkie to open the lock and then push the lock against your hip to close it. An excellent feature when you’ve got your hands full!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOur smallest secateurs, recommended for extra small hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Recommended for small to mid-sized hands. They are comparable in length to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/okatsune-secateur\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkatsune\u003c\/a\u003e mediums and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/tobisho-sr-1-secateurs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTobisho SR-1s\u003c\/a\u003e, and are just a bit lighter with a slightly narrower spread than either of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e: For a fit in between medium and XL, we recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-gr-pro-s-type-secatuer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGR Pro S-type secateurs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-Large\u003c\/strong\u003e:  this is our largest pair of secateurs and is great for guys with really big hands! It is considerably heavier than the standard size (see product dimensions below) and has a much wider spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e:  our only secateurs specifically for lefties! It is slightly stockier and heavier than the Medium right-handed model.\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 sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended for this model. The steel sharpens easily but they are not suitable for heavy hacking, and definitely not for cutting wire or opening paint cans.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":39616147849279,"sku":"P00440-7","price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":30969627574335,"sku":"P00440-1","price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":30969627639871,"sku":"P00440-3","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lefties","offer_id":33234737627199,"sku":"P00440-5","price":170.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/niwaki-gr-pro-secateurs.heic?v=1777665538"},{"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":"deluxe-garden-tool-belt","title":"Deluxe Garden Toolbelt 1.0","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis leather toolbelt has been custom-designed for Gardener's Kit \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003especifically to hold our Japanese pruning tools. And it does an ace job of it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a version for righties and for lefties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom pockets snugly hold everything you'll need on your maintenance and pruning rounds:  secateurs, snips, scissors, folding saw, hori hori or weeding trowel, keys, phone, cleaning\/sharpening bits 'n bobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been using my toolbelt for several years and am so pleased with it - the wide panel spreads the weight of the tools nicely, there is enough room for me to carry all of my essentials, and it is really comfortable to wear. I'm more organized and that conveys a strong sense of professionalism to my clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-piece design means that it doesn't slip or slide around on your belt when you bend or crouch, and it's much more comfortable to wear than 2 or 3 separate holsters with individual tools in them. And, most importantly, when you keep your tools are on your body, you don't accidentally dump them in the compost pile or forget where you put them down!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from thick, supple, oil-tanned leather that is rugged and durable. The hori hori sleeve is a proper knife sheath: triple-welted and reinforced with rivets to prevent the sharp blade from cutting through the seams. Double reinforced belt line with a center-bar buckle offers extra support. All buckles and rivets are made of solid brass and won't rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Smith's leather balm\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/smith-s-leather-balm?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0d99591f8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmith's Leather Balm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to protect and extend the life of your leather toolbelt or holster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSizin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eg: S\/M\/L\/XL\u003c\/span\u003e - Right-Handed \u0026amp; Left-Handed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize is based on belt line measurements*, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e standard pant waist sizes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like to wear my toolbelt over top of whatever gardening gear I'm wearing - sweaters, rain gear, jackets - for ease of access and removal. If you like to do the same, make sure you take that into account when choosing a size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall - 34\" - 38.5\" belt line measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium - 37\" - 41.5\" belt line measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge - 40\" - 44.5\" belt line measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eX-Large - 42\" - 46.5\" belt line measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e*How to measure your belt line\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e  For accurate sizing, take a soft tape and measure your belt line, over your clothes, at the point where you will wear THIS belt. There are a total of 5 buckle holes on these belts so that you will have room to adjust according to the bulkiness of your clothing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional sizing available to order, please \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:gardenerskit@telus.net\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us by email\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to place an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/deluxe-garden-toolbelts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of deluxe holsters here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wheeler Munroe","offers":[{"title":"Small, Right-Handed","offer_id":30302452711487,"sku":"WMGTB-SRH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium, Right-Handed","offer_id":30302452744255,"sku":"WMGTB-MRH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large, Right-Handed","offer_id":30302452777023,"sku":"WMGTB-LRH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X Large, Right-Handed","offer_id":31341108166719,"sku":"WMGTB-XLRH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small, Left-Handed","offer_id":32754645729343,"sku":"WMGTB-SLH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium, Left-Handed","offer_id":32754650316863,"sku":"WMGTB-MLH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large, Left-Handed","offer_id":32754654019647,"sku":"WMGTB-LLH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X Large, Left-Handed","offer_id":33242270072895,"sku":"WMGTB-XLLH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/IMG_28272.jpg?v=1642193567"},{"product_id":"cleaning-kit-tool-care","title":"Cleaning \u0026 Sharpening Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s all the basic gear you need to keep your secateurs, snips and shears in good working order in one handy kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer 3 different Cleaning \u0026amp; Sharpening Kits and recommend a different one depending on the type of tools you will be sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Kit contains four items:  a whetstone, an abrasive cleaning block (or rust eraser), camellia oil and a wicking oil dispenser. You save when you buy all four items together, but you can purchase any of the items in the kits individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend that you clean, sharpen, oil - in that order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more detailed cleaning and sharpening instructions, and which gear to use for what,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"cleaning \u0026amp; sharpening japanese pruning tools\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/cleaning-sharpening-japanese-pruning-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.  Okatsune Kit (also recommended for Felco users):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOkatsune sharpening stone, 400 grit \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrasive Cleaning Block, 120 grit \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamellia Oil, 100 ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil Dispenser, wicking system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.  Niwaki Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNiwaki sharpening stone, #1000 grit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrean Mate rust \u0026amp; sap eraser (mini size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamellia Oil, 100 ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil Dispenser, wicking system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.  Tobisho Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNiwaki sharpening stone, #1000 grit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrean Mate rust \u0026amp; sap eraser (mini size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamellia Oil, 100 ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil Dispenser, wicking system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gardener's Kit","offers":[{"title":"Niwaki Cleaning Kit","offer_id":39267529162815,"sku":"GK001","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Okatsune Cleaning Kit","offer_id":39267529097279,"sku":"GK002","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tobisho Cleaning Kit","offer_id":39267529130047,"sku":"GK001","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/5FA3F4BF-E5B7-4612-8DAC-0720B5CF48D1.heic?v=1709236873"},{"product_id":"gift-card","title":"Gift Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eShopping for someone else but not sure what to give them?\u003cbr\u003eGive them the gift of choice with a Gardener's Kit gift card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in denominations of $25.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the amount by using the drop-down arrow. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGift cards are delivered by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur gift cards have no additional processing fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:office@gardenerskit.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if you require any assistance or would like a custom denomination value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardener's Kit","offers":[{"title":"$25.00 CAD","offer_id":32535813259327,"sku":"GKGC002500","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$50.00 CAD","offer_id":32535813292095,"sku":"GKGC005000","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$75.00 CAD","offer_id":32535813324863,"sku":"GKGC010000","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$100.00 CAD","offer_id":32535841079359,"sku":"GKGC050000","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$150.00 CAD","offer_id":41885615652927,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$200.00 CAD","offer_id":32535836557375,"sku":"GKGC020000","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$250.00 CAD","offer_id":41885615685695,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$500.00 CAD","offer_id":39781105205311,"sku":"GKGC030000","price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/image_baf371db-a427-4fbb-9d3a-54f4ffa9901b.jpg?v=1608340330"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-cultivator","title":"Cultivators, Small \u0026 Large","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Sizes:  Small or Large Tines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis long handled cultivator with three extremely sharp, hand-forged tines makes light work of breaking up compacted soils before planting or sowing - allowing air, worms and rain to do their work. Or use it to loosen weeds before pulling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003ehe comfortable extra-long handle means you don’t have to bend as much to use this tool, so it's much easier on the back for taller folks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe length also allows you to reach to the back of most beds without having to walk into them.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Small Tines","offer_id":39885057491007,"sku":"5603-328030","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Tines","offer_id":39885057523775,"sku":"5003-328030","price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/Cultivator3t2.jpg?v=1608342798"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-garden-fork-3t","title":"Border Fork 3t","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis 3-tine fork is perfectly proportioned and exceptionally well-balanced; the lighter weight is ideal for smaller hands and bodies. All the advantages of a regular-sized fork without the fatigue!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a border fork in the garden seems to be a lost skill in this part of the world, and it took several working trips to England for me to begin to appreciate their utility. Using the right tool for the job can make all the difference for ease and efficiency of performance of your gardening jobs, and here's how we use forks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003eGenerally, border forks are used to loosen, lift and turn soil, similar to a spade, with the difference being that the tines allow a fork to be pushed into the ground more easily, break up clods of soil, and get past\/remove stones and rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fork is super handy for weeding large areas, especially of tap-rooted or tuberous plants, because you don't want to cut or break those roots in order to prevent re-growth. We go over large areas with a fork, plunging it in and loosening the soil throughout the area before we start pulling them out. Saves hours of painstaking hand work. It is also useful in the veggie garden for lifting potatoes and other root crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost important for me is when used to lift plants like a spade: a fork doesn't cut through all the roots, thus does less damage to the plant and ensures better transplanting results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, even though I was disparaging about it until I'd actually tried it, using two forks back-to-back to lever apart dense clumps of roots is a speedy and less damaging way to divide plants (try the short-handled or hand forks in the Sneeboer range for smaller gardens and plants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to choose a fork that is strongly made because the tines of poorly-made forks can bend with use, especially if you have heavy clay or compacted soils. Not a problem with the Sneeboer border fork - it is strong because its hand-forged from one piece of steel and not welded together from multiple pieces. It is perfectly proportioned and exceptionally well-balanced. A treat to use and a highly recommended tool to have in your arsenal! \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40121421135935,"sku":"5011-113007","price":270.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/garden-fork-3t-luxe.jpg?v=1638320112"},{"product_id":"crean-mate","title":"Crean Mate","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimilar to the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/abrasive-cleaning-block\" title=\"Abrasive Cleaning Block\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eabrasive cleaning block\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a super handy and portable rust and sap eraser, used to clean off the gunk that inevitably builds up on the blades of secateurs, shears and snips. Which, if not removed, makes your clippers sticky and slows down the cutting action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI was initially put off by the price tag on this direct-from-Japan product, but my crew unanimously agrees that this works like a dream. So decided to offer it as an alternative for the discriminating among you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are small enough to tuck into a pocket or pouch, and I like to have mine with me all the time so I can touch up my tools as needed. When we’re doing a lot of pruning or cutting we often have to clean and sharpen our blades daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest used wet. If you don't have water at hand, a couple of drops of camellia oil will do the trick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/cleaning-kit-bundle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCleaning Kit\u003c\/a\u003e which is stocked with all the essential tools for cleaning \u0026amp; sharpening your kit!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Mini Crean Mate","offer_id":40294574030911,"sku":"P00766-1","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Crean Mate","offer_id":40294573998143,"sku":"P00319-1","price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/mini-crean-mate-main.png?v=1702160527"},{"product_id":"niwaki-hori-hori-s-type","title":"Niwaki Serrated Hori Hori","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome of you have been asking if we have a serrated version of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-hori-hori-and-canvas-sheath?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=255ca6f74\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Niwaki Hori Hori and Canvas Sheath\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiwaki hori hori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and now we do. In fact, we have four now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one has a similarly-sized blade, but is made of stainless, not carbon, steel. The beech handle is shaped so it has a slightly smaller grip. There's also a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-mini-s-type-hori-hori?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=4de6d2f81\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Niwaki Mini S-type Serrated Hori Hori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emini version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hori hori is an indispensable multi-purpose tool that my crew and I always carry on our tool belts. This tool performs many functions: weeder, planting tool (bulbs, plugs, small pots), trowel, root slicer, knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those of you not in the know, 'hori hori' is literally translated as 'dig dig'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways have it close at hand by using a holster or toolbelt, we have several options: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Niwaki canvas hori hori holster\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-hori-hori-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki Canvas Sheath\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Niju Slim Double Holster\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niju-slim-double-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiju Slim Double Holster\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/deluxe-double-holster\" title=\"Deluxe Double Holster and Pouch\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeluxe Double Holster, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/deluxe-garden-tool-belt\" title=\"Deluxe garden toolbelt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeluxe Toolbelt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Serrated Hori Hori ONLY","offer_id":40157885038655,"sku":"P00658-1","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Serrated Hori Hori with Canvas Holster","offer_id":40157885071423,"sku":"P00658-1 \u0026 P00751-1","price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-s-type-hori-hori.png?v=1781738873"},{"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":"nutscene-heritage-twine-ball","title":"Ball of Twine \u0026 Cutter Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis a nifty little set-up for florists, gift shops, or home that makes using twine on the table or countertop a breeze. 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It's the best! \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduced and manufactured \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ein Scotland since 1922. 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