{"title":"Niwaki Garden Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInspired by the beauty and simplicity of Japanese gardens, Niwaki creates exceptional tools that are as enjoyable to use as they are effective. Combining traditional craftsmanship with thoughtful modern design, each piece is built for precision, balance, and durability. Discover our curated collection of authentic Niwaki garden tools, trusted by professional gardeners and passionate home gardeners across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"niwaki-pouch","title":"Niwaki Pouch","description":"\u003cp\u003eHolds all the small extras you will inevitably need to cart around with you in the garden – twine, snips, phone, earbuds, sharpener, cleaning block. Belt loops allow you to wear it on your belt, or use the detachable strap to carry it over your shoulder.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1217017708558,"sku":"P00398-1","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/niwaki-pouch-2.heic?v=1764893981"},{"product_id":"niwaki-belt","title":"Niwaki Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eI like to wear this belt over my clothing and jackets so that my tools are always easily at-hand. Or you can wear it as a regular belt. I carry my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Double Holster\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-double-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edouble holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (with secateurs + folding saw, or secateurs + hori hori) and a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/niwaki-pouch\" title=\"Niwaki Pouch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epouch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to carry all the bits and pieces that I inevitably need throughout the day. Makes me look like a bit of a cowboy, but I like it! Goes with my summer hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne size (buckle comes off so you can cut to fit)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect addition to one of the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki Holsters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee the full collection of holsters \u0026amp; tool bags here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1217017741326,"sku":"P00227-1","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki_belt.png?v=1781814477"},{"product_id":"niwaki-short-holster","title":"Niwaki Single Holster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNiwaki single holster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect fit for secateurs, snips or small clippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a holster is a great way to keep your secateurs on your body and out of the compost heap. And to save your pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNiwaki single holsters come in two other sizes:  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/wide-single-holster\" title=\"Wide single garden tool holster\"\u003ewide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (for bigger, bulkier secateurs) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-long-holster?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e8668157e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Niwaki Long Holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (for topiary clippers \u0026amp; barracudas).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more ideas on how best to carry your tools round the garden, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\" title=\"collection of garden toolbelts, tool holsters, totes and tool bags\"\u003esee the full collection of toolbelts, holsters, totes \u0026amp; bags here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Short Holster ONLY","offer_id":31991388176447,"sku":"P00004","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short Holster + Belt","offer_id":39246875918399,"sku":"P00004 \u0026 P00227-1","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-single-holster.png?v=1781740621"},{"product_id":"niwaki-double-holster","title":"Niwaki Double Holster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe double holster is such a sensible and clever gardening accessory because it simplifies the tool belt and prevents holes in your pockets! Keeping your tools on your body means that you're less likely to put them down and then forget where they are. Or lose them in the compost heap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is designed to carry a folding \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silky-pocketboy-medium-folding-saw\" title=\"Silky Pocketboy Medium Folding Saw\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epruning saw\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/okatsune-secateur\" title=\"Niwaki Okatsune Secateur\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esecateurs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for pruning work. It is also a good choice if you have large secateurs - use the back pocket for the secateurs and keep your snips or scissors in the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:  the back pouch is too loose to hold a hori hori (they fall out when you bend over) and large-sized secateurs won't always fit in the front pocket.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\/products\/niwaki-belt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki Belt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full collection of holsters \u0026amp; tool bags here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Double Holster ONLY","offer_id":39246873133119,"sku":"P00034","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Holster + Belt","offer_id":39246880669759,"sku":"P0034, P00227-1","price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-double-holster.png?v=1781740249"},{"product_id":"okatsune-snips","title":"Okatsune Flower Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnips are smaller, lighter and less bulky than secateurs and are designed to be used on soft, green growth, nothing woody. I like to use them for deadheading, cutting flowers, harvesting veggies, and cutting lengths of twine for staking. The long skinny blades allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts. Super handy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir smaller size and rounded tips allow you to carry them in your pocket without doing damage, but I like to carry them in my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Pouch\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-pouch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epouch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e so I always know where they are. They also fit perfectly in a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Short Holster\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-short-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esingle holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I sometimes snug them into my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Double Holster\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-double-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edouble holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Hori Hori\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-hori-hori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehori hori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Okatsune snips come with a spare spring, although I haven’t needed mine yet and I’ve been using my snips for several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bR8Ug2wMoOw\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1217018658830,"sku":"P00049","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/okatsune-flower-snips.png?v=1781739437"},{"product_id":"okatsune-shears","title":"Okatsune Shears","description":"\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cstrong\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":"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. 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Use it lightly as a protective coating after cleaning and sharpening. Much more pleasant, and benign, than using petroleum products. It is odourless and tasteless - don’t drink it though, its mixed with paraffin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI highly recommend purchasing it with the dispenser - its a very sensible addition because the camellia oil comes out of its bottle very quickly. The dispenser allows you to apply just the right amount without wastage or spillage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGardener's Kit tip\u003c\/span\u003e:  Use the dispenser on \u003cem\u003eclean\u003c\/em\u003e tools so that the wick doesn't get stained and soiled. Which it will when used on dirty tools. 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Leave the cotton wadding in the bottom, it helps to wick up the oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse sparingly, 100ml should last for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003c\/strong\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\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Camellia Oil \u0026 Dispenser","offer_id":33168717578303,"sku":"P00030 \u0026 P00312-1","price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Refill Camellia Oil","offer_id":7465441820735,"sku":"P00030","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dispenser","offer_id":31422471635007,"sku":"P00312-1","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/niwaki-camellia-oil-with-dispenser.jpg?v=1764894788"},{"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! 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It can carry up to 4 pairs of long shears or loppers, with 2 smaller compartments for hand tools, sharpening kit, lunch, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great way to protect your special tools from the workaday hurly-burly in the back of the truck.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7465483403327,"sku":"P00397-1","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-tool-bag.png?v=1781815553"},{"product_id":"niwaki-topiary-shears","title":"Niwaki Topiary Shears","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese are beautiful specialty shears, designed for box clipping, topiary and other soft green growth. Not intended to be used for hacking back the overgrown laurel hedge!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe long Aogami Blue Paper Steel blades that are exceptionally sharp and well-balanced. Slender, smooth white oak handles. Jake Hobson’s go-to shears for summer boxwood clipping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSize and weight more appropriate for a stronger upper body, they are more solid than the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/okatsune-shears\" title=\"Okatsune Shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkatsunes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ars-superlight-shears\" title=\"ARS Superlight Shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eARS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. But a pleasure to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"niwaki sharpening stones\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/gouken-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended for this model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/niwaki-tool-care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki Shear Tool Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efor information on how to sharpen and care for your shears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of shears \u0026amp; clippers here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31800446451775,"sku":"P00038-2","price":325.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-topiary-shears.png?v=1781737595"},{"product_id":"niwaki-sharpening-stones","title":"Niwaki Sharpening Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSharpening stones designed especially to be used on secateurs and loppers: the concave edge follows the curve of the blade perfectly and they’re small enough to fit into the tight spots. Also great for shears, clippers and other sharp blades. Three different grits for different phases, purchase individually or as a set of three.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOAK THOROUGHLY IN WATER, EACH TIME, BEFORE USE. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT DROP. They will shatter.\u003cbr\u003eDo not leave to dry in direct sun or heat.\u003cbr\u003eDon't let freeze when wet - they will shatter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown #1000 grit FINE (most frequently used)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eS\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eharpening on a weekly basis is recommended when you use your secateurs daily. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrey #220 grit COARSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e       \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e        For damaged\/rough blades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSand #3000 grit\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSUPER FINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor detailed work on high quality steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more detailed cleaning and sharpening instructions, and which gear to use for what,\u003c\/strong\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Brown #1000","offer_id":7465522102335,"sku":"P00332-2","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey #220","offer_id":7514427326527,"sku":"P00332-1","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand #3000","offer_id":7514427359295,"sku":"P00332-3","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of Three","offer_id":7514427392063,"sku":"P00332-2, P00332-1, P00332-3","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-sharpening-stones.png?v=1781815290"},{"product_id":"okatsune-sharpening-stone","title":"Okatsune Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eOkatsune sharpening whetstone for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Okatsune Secateur\" href=\"\/products\/okatsune-secateur\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esecateurs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Okatsune Shears\" href=\"\/products\/okatsune-shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eshears\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Has one curved edge for sharpening concave blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet the stone well before use and don't grind too hard. Most shears and secateurs are single-beveled - sharpen on the outside, and then smooth off the inside to remove the burr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOAK THOROUGHLY IN WATER, EACH TIME, BEFORE USE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT DROP. It will shatter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not leave to dry in direct sun or heat.\u003cbr\u003eDo not let freeze when wet - it will shatter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\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":"Default Title","offer_id":13054947033151,"sku":"P00197","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/okatsune-sharpening-stone-1.png?v=1781739150"},{"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":"tobisho-sr-1-secateurs","title":"Tobisho SR-1 Secateurs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRight-handed, Left-handed \u0026amp; Small Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobisho SR-1s are a lightweight and extremely well-balanced pair of secateurs, based on the traditional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/tobisho-as-sr-1s-niwaki-gr-pros\"\u003eJapanese A-Type\u003c\/a\u003e shape but constructed more simply from one piece of high quality Yasugi steel, blade to handle. The face of the cutting blade is slightly hollow-ground to reduce friction in the cutting action, which makes for a finer, smoother cut. And they are super sharp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePruning with a sharp tool that fits your hand well and is a comfortable weight will lessen repetitive strain for gardeners who use their secateurs frequently and\/or for long periods of time. The SR-1 is an excellent choice for small to medium sized hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe locking mechanism (the clasp at the bottom of the handles) is very deliberate and easy to use, even with gloves on. The lock never accidentally engages. And 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 these beauties safe and sound in your holster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobisho recommends sharpening with the \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. The high quality steel sharpens easily and holds an edge much longer than lower quality steel, but it is brittle and can be damaged through misuse. They are not meant to be used for heavy hacking, cutting wire or opening paint cans! Handle them with care, and clean and sharpen regularly and they should last you a lifetime!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the entire Tobisho collection \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tobisho-collection\" title=\"Tobisho Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Right Handed","offer_id":40501558149183,"sku":"P00003-1","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Left Handed","offer_id":40501558181951,"sku":"P00003-2","price":210.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small Right Handed","offer_id":41312345456703,"sku":"P00003-5","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/tobisho-sr-1-secateurs.png?v=1781735726"},{"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":"shuro-brush","title":"Shuro Brush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese hand broom for all your little gardening messes and delicate tidying jobs - cleaning up the rims of containers after planting up, sweeping debris off moss carpets and other ground covers, cleaning corners and potting benches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from the palm fibres of Trachycarpus fortunei, bound together with copper wire. The angled profile allows for broader sweeps as well as more careful, shorter ones. Not very big, but very cute.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14761298198591,"sku":"P00364-1","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/shuro-brush.jpeg?v=1608335519"},{"product_id":"twin-diamond-file","title":"Twin Diamond File","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble sided diamond file for coarse sharpening and re-setting old blades, perfect for repairing battered old shears and secateurs with nicked and chipped blades - the #120 side eats through the steel to a new edge, then the #300 gives a crude finish before moving over to a whetstone to get a decent edge. Use dry. Indispensable.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14761303507007,"sku":"P00323-1","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/twin-diamond-file.jpg?v=1608340755"},{"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":"niwaki-loppers","title":"Niwaki Loppers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003eTraditional Japanese lopping shears with big strong forged blades and stout oak handles. Suitable for branches up to 2.5cm\/1\", although as some wood is harder than others this is only a guide, and common sense should tell you when to stop... and cut bigger branches at a 45˚angle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30249768910911,"sku":"P00125","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-loppers.png?v=1781737408"},{"product_id":"shuro-hand-broom","title":"Shuro Broom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese hand broom for all your little gardening messes and delicate tidying jobs - cleaning up the rims of containers after potting up, sweeping debris off moss carpets and other ground covers, cleaning corners and potting benches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from the palm fibres of Trachycarpus fortunei, bound together with copper wire. Not very big, but very cute.\u003cimg\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30249788538943,"sku":"P00471-1","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-shuro-hand-broom.png?v=1781815065"},{"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":"niwaki-herbaceous-sickle","title":"Herbaceous Sickle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in Japan for hand-harvesting rice, but some bright spark realised that the same thing works brilliantly for cutting down herbaceous perennials and grasses in ornamental gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerrated blade copes with tough, dry stalks: grab a handful, cut with a sawing action. Covers more ground than you would 'chop, chop, chopping' with secateurs. Makes for a healthy change of motion for the cutting hand and wrist.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31886202634303,"sku":"P00114","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-herbaceous-sickle.png?v=1781814886"},{"product_id":"kurumi-secateurs","title":"Kurumi Secateurs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful secateurs with inlaid walnut handles, you'll want them not only for their utility, but also for their aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are smaller and lighter than our other models, well-suited to smaller or older hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged from hard-wearing KA70 carbon steel, the walnut inlay provides a natural warmth and texture, as well as a great deal of style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaged in a sweet floral-patterned box that makes them a lovely gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":31991692656703,"sku":"P00463-1","price":270.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/kurumi-secateurs.jpg?v=1769040510"},{"product_id":"tobisho-hiryu-secateur","title":"Tobisho Hiryu Secateurs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003eQuite extraordinary pruners from Tobisho, hand-forged to order. They are very popular in Japan for apple tree pruning, where the double spring and extremely light weight softens the impact of repeated cuts and \u003cspan\u003elong periods of pruning on one’s hand and wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003eThe Hiryu differs from all other secateurs with its thinner blade, slightly hollow-ground on the inside, and a slight gap between blade and bypass - creating a finer and cleaner cutting action. There’s also a nifty reservoir of grease contained within the self tightening bolt system to self-lubricate the blades from the inside.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobisho recommends sharpening with the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\" title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The high quality steel sharpens easily and holds an edge much longer than lower quality steel, but it is brittle and can be damaged through misuse. They are not meant to be used for heavy hacking, cutting wire or opening paint cans! Handle them with care, and clean and sharpen regularly and they should last you a lifetime!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the entire Tobisho collection \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tobisho-collection\" title=\"Tobisho Collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31886492860479,"sku":"P00313-1","price":475.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/tobisho-hiryu-secateurs.png?v=1781734794"},{"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":"niwaki-tool-roll","title":"Niwaki Tool Roll","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great new storage option for hand tools! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive lined pockets for all your important sharp stuff, made from heavy-duty and water-resistant canvas that keeps them dry when you're out and about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolds a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Niwaki Hori Hori\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-hori-hori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHori Hori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, in case you're wondering.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32296480112703,"sku":"P00575-1","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/tool-roll-3.jpg?v=1769040864"},{"product_id":"niwaki-kenzan","title":"Niwaki Kenzan","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing florist's kit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter known to me as flower frogs, these are placed in the bottom of a vase or other flower-arranging vessel to hold flower stems firmly in place. They will hold green or woody stems (use criss-cross cuts in the bottom of larger twigs). Used in traditional Ikebana flower arranging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClever and very useful and, most importantly, a foam-free accessory. Apparently hard to find in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a charming little straightener to fix up bent pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS\/M\/L\/XL Rounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass Straightener, with jingle bell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available in: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-kenzan-minis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMinis, set of 4 assorted shapes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-kenzan-minis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-mini-kenzan-set_100x100.jpg?v=1637371167\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-kenzan-rectangluar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLarge Rectangle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-kenzan-rectangluar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-kenzan-_-long_100x100.jpg?v=1637371214\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Small, 36mm","offer_id":32296534573119,"sku":"P00541-1","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium, 61mm","offer_id":32296534605887,"sku":"P00541-2","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large, 80mm","offer_id":32296534638655,"sku":"P00541-3","price":47.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large, 97mm","offer_id":33350124798015,"sku":"P00541-6","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straightener","offer_id":32772068704319,"sku":"P00559-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/niwaki-kenzan-large.jpg?v=1769042066"},{"product_id":"pruning-sheet","title":"Pruning Sheet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a super new product from Niwaki that we have been trialing since last spring. We've been using it primarily for topiary and boxwood hedge trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine nylon mesh is pliable and flexible and can easily be wrapped around the base of shrubs and hedges in order to catch all of the tiny leaves that inevitably fall to the ground. Clean-up simplified and speeded up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as slippery as a regular plastic tarp, heavier and more grippy so it doesn't blow away when there's a bit of wind. It's a winner!\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":32535597744191,"sku":"P00330-1","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/pruning-sheet.jpg?v=1608332386"},{"product_id":"tobisho-a-type-secateur","title":"Tobisho A-Type Secateurs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThese are traditional A-Type style secateurs, with a very pronounced shoulder that fits snugly and very comfortably into the palm of your hand. The 'Standard' size is a bit larger and heavier than the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/secateurs-snips\/products\/tobisho-sr-1-secateurs\" title=\"tobisho SR-1 Japanese secateurs\"\u003eTobisho SR-1s\u003c\/a\u003e, and the 'Large' size fits extra large hands comfortably.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusually, these secateurs are hand-forged from exceptionally high quality Aogami #2 Hitachi Blue Paper Steel, which is laminated to the wax\u003cspan\u003e cast steel \u003c\/span\u003ehandles - look carefully for a thin gold band between the two steels, this is the sign of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePruning with a sharp tool that fits your hand well and is a comfortable weight will lessen repetitive strain for gardeners who use their secateurs frequently and\/or for long periods of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe locking mechanism on Japanese secateurs is the feature that sets them apart for me - the clasp at the bottom of the handles is very deliberate and easy to use, even with gloves on. The lock never accidentally engages, and unlike Felcos, and you can lock them with one hand by pushing them against your hip. Brilliant!\u003c\/span\u003e\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 this special tool safe and sound in your holster. We also have both sizes available without the vinyl wrapping if you prefer a more traditional look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobisho recommends sharpening with the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\" title=\"niwaki sharpening stones\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Blue steel in secateurs is unusual because blue steel is harder and more brittle than other steels - but it will take and hold an edge like nothing else. Not recommended if you're rough with your tools - these should not be used for heavy hacking, cutting wire or opening paint cans! Handle them with care, and clean and sharpen regularly and they should last you a lifetime!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the entire collection \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tobisho-collection\" title=\"Tobisho Collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Standard 8\"","offer_id":32662694789183,"sku":"P00269-1","price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large 9\"","offer_id":32662694821951,"sku":"P00269-2","price":255.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard 8\"  No Vinyl Wrap","offer_id":42955333173311,"sku":"P00269-1","price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 9\" No Vinyl Wrap","offer_id":42955333206079,"sku":"P00269-2","price":255.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/8B7CF3AB-4A1A-471C-AC08-49DB1FF8E329.heic?v=1774394336"},{"product_id":"bamboo-hatchet","title":"Bamboo Hatchet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful hatchet designed for splitting bamboo, but not for cutting it down! I have \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/silky-pocketboy-170-folding-saw?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=f1b3512a8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Silky Pocketboy Fine Tooth Folding Saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eother suggestions for that job\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is used like a wedge to split the hollow canes down the middle, to then be used to build structures and fences for a Japanese-style garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow forged carbon blade is useful for for other jobs like splitting kindling and sharpening stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite oak handle and a vinyl-wrapped wooden scabbard.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32662738993215,"sku":"P00176","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-bamboo-hatchet.png?v=1781820692"},{"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":"sakagen-flower-scissors","title":"Sakagen Flower Scissors","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are brilliant floral scissors from Sakagen that combine traditional Japanese style with updated, ergonomic and easy-to-grip resin-moulded handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorine-coated blades resist the build-up of sticky residue from cutting plant stems and are rust-resistant. They are sharp and lightweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold them with your forefinger resting in the notch at the top of the handle for more control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 colour-coded options: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"description\"\u003eBLUE \u0026amp; PINK - 180mm model - longer, pointier 55mm blades (right-handed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"description\"\u003eRED - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e170mm model - shorter 45mm blades \u003cstrong\u003e(left-handed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"description\"\u003eYELLOW - 170mm model - shorter 45mm blades (right-handed)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your garden snips \u0026amp; scissors close at hand with the leather \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-garden-scissors-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Scissors Holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Blue 180mm","offer_id":32939348262975,"sku":"P00548-6","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pink 180mm","offer_id":40019576127551,"sku":"P00548-5","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red 170 mm Left-Handed","offer_id":39528067825727,"sku":"P00548-3","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/IMG_4900.jpg?v=1717458067"},{"product_id":"niwaki-utility-scissors","title":"Niwaki Utility Scissors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI don't know about you, but I seem to have a lot of crappy scissors kicking around my house. Not any more, the old ones are getting the heave-ho! These are seriously great scissors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey're sturdy, sharp and well-constructed, with comfortable rubbery handles large enough for big fingers. Also a finely serrated blade for extra grip and notched blades for cutting wire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey easily cut through thick cardboard, plastic, fibrous plant material, you name it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've got a pair for the kitchen and office; they'd also be great for crafting or floristry work. I also like to use them for cutting twine when I'm staking so I don't dull the blades on my secateurs.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your garden snips \u0026amp; scissors close at hand with the leather \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-garden-scissors-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Scissors Holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32848468639807,"sku":"P00470-1","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-utility-scissors.png?v=1781740026"},{"product_id":"niwaki-garden-scissors-holster","title":"Garden Scissors Holster","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese extra-wide holsters are designed to hold traditional \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Japanese garden scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/snips\"\u003eJapanese garden scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. They fit the Okatsune Koryu scissors, Sakagen flower scissors, Niwaki utility scissors and Niwaki grape snips.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it with the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\/products\/niwaki-belt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiwaki Belt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\/products\/niwaki-belt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of holsters \u0026amp; tool bags 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":32848549052479,"sku":"P00694-1","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-garden-scissors-holster.png?v=1781814708"},{"product_id":"niwaki-daikon-tote","title":"Daikon Tote","description":"\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003eWhat a practical bag! I knew it was a winner when my 24-year old son asked if he could have one!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003eDeep enough to hold shears and other gardening gear, or baguettes and produce from the farmer's market. Or, in my son's case, his laptop and other gear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003eStrong enough to really load it up and carry some weight. I use mine to carry work files and my ever-present clipboard back and forth to the office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, functional design, neutral colour, tough and weatherproof. Has a deep interior pocket, reinforced interior base, hand straps AND shoulder strap. Sealed with a popper fastener to keep weather out. Be sure to check out its mate, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/niwaki-kantan-bag\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKantan Bag\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of holsters \u0026amp; tool bags here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33151937282111,"sku":"P00572-1","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-daikon-tote.png?v=1781738130"},{"product_id":"niwaki-kantan-bag","title":"Kantan Bag","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the styling, perhaps more feminine, mate to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/niwaki-daikon-tote\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDaikon Tote\u003c\/a\u003e. It's made from the same materials but its a slightly different design: this bag is more cylindrical and has a single (adjustable) strap that you throw over your shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for carrying and keeping track of your gardening kit, or take it with you to the shops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple, functional design, neutral colour, tough and weatherproof. Has a deep inner  pocket and a reinforced interior base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33152647266367,"sku":"P00571-1","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-kantan-bag.png?v=1781738240"},{"product_id":"bamboo-hand-broom","title":"Bamboo Hand Broom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBamboo hand broom - soft enough for sweeping over delicate surfaces like moss, but tough enough for terraces and patios too. I've also seen a video of someone using one in each hand and bashing a freshly-sheared giant boxwood to shake out the clippings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandy to keep on the potting table or in the greenhouse.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33158513295423,"sku":"P00419-1","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-bamboo-hand-broom.png?v=1781819532"},{"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":"niwaki-gardening-gloves","title":"Gardening Gloves","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA thin gardening glove that gives you a little protection from the elements AND lets you feel what you're doing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat for fine-detail work that requires a high level of manual dexterity. I'm looking forward to trying these out for rose pruning and training this winter - one of those jobs that you do when its cold but you end up having to take your gloves on and off to cut and tie twine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nylon\/spandex liner is breathable, the nitrile coating is grippy but not too grippy, and the fit of the fingers and cuffs is just right. Comes in four sizes, so they should fit everyone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure across the middle of your hand in cm to find your size.  We recommend moving up a size if you're caught in the middle because they do fit quite snugly. Each size has a different coloured band around the base of the cuff. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7cm  • 七  • Small: purple cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8cm  • 八  • Medium: green cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9cm  • 九  • Large: brown cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10cm  • 十 • Extra Large: yellow cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e15G nylon\/spandex liner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eblack micro foam nitrile coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":33212832251967,"sku":"P00585-1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":33258245980223,"sku":"P00585-2","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":33212832284735,"sku":"P00585-3","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":33212832317503,"sku":"P00585-4","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/niwaki-gardening-gloves-size-9.jpg?v=1626901184"},{"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-gr-pro-s-type-secatuer","title":"GR Pro S-Type Secateurs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the newest member of the Niwaki \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki GR Pro Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/gr-pro-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGR Pro family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e! This model is a bit heavier and is intended for a slightly larger hand than the standard Gr Pro Secateurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handles are thicker, with a more pronounced shoulder and the wider blades are angled down away from the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame great design and construction, with the clever locking mechanism at the bottom of the handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade to handle, they are made from one piece of steel, which means you never have to replace the blades, just clean and sharpen regularly to keep them in good shape.\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erecommended 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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39272210464831,"sku":"P00607-1","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-gr-pro-s-type-secateurs.png?v=1781733973"},{"product_id":"niwaki-long-holster","title":"Niwaki Long Holster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe long holster is designed specifically to fit a variety of clippers (topiary, barracuda, etc.) which have longer blades than a standard set of secateurs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with the other holsters, a great way to keep your tools on your body and out of the compost heap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNiwaki single holsters come in two sizes, \u003ca title=\"Niwaki Short Holster\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-short-holster?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=e8668157e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and long. Order it with or without the matching \u003ca title=\"Niwaki Belt\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-belt?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=635cc76cc\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiwaki belt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of holsters \u0026amp; tool bags here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Long Holster ONLY","offer_id":39292419866687,"sku":"P00382-1","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long Holster + Belt","offer_id":39292419932223,"sku":"P00382-1, P00227-1","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-long-single-holster.png?v=1781814283"},{"product_id":"niwaki-zenbu-pouch","title":"Zenbu Pouch","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere's a pouch that has room for a notebook! For you Great Dixter fans, you know that writing things down in a notebook is highly encouraged - plant names, combinations, work to be done, plants to buy. I duly picked up the habit from my visits there, and it is an excellent memory aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI've tried using my phone for notes, but I find typing things is slow (and you have to take your gloves off). And if I talk my notes to siri, he inevitably mangles latin plant names and I wind up with an incomprehensible muddle. So an old-school notebook it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut the problem with a notebook, speaking from experience, is where to put it? Rarely do I have a pocket big enough to hold anything but a teeny-tiny notebook. Which is okay, but a bit limiting. And it tends to get scrunched up, wet and dirty throughout the day. So I was excited to see this new introduction from Niwaki which will accommodate a slightly larger notebook as well as whatever combination of other gear you want to add to it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"features\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3.5mm leather (0.13\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elength: 11.8\" (30cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewidth: 6.8\" (17.5cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003einner pocket: 8.2\" (21cm) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eouter pocket: 6.5\" (16.5cm)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\/products\/niwaki-belt\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\/products\/niwaki-belt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki Belt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\"\u003eSee the full collection of holsters \u0026amp; tool bags here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40770370404415,"sku":"P00569-1","price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/IMG_4869.jpg?v=1667165868"},{"product_id":"bamboo-hand-rake","title":"Bamboo Hand Rake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraditional Japanese hand rake for the garden, made from split bamboo. The clawed tines are perfect for raking leaves and debris off shrubs and moss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39342101889087,"sku":"P00475-1","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/bamboo-hand-rake.jpg?v=1628538817"},{"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-s-type-hori-hori","title":"Mini Hori Hori","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome of you have been asking if we have a serrated version of the Niwaki hori hori, and now we do. In fact, we have two!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is the mini version but it also comes in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/hori-hori-s-type-and-canvas-sheath?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6c07bd13e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Niwaki Serrated Hori Hori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estandard size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emini would be super handy to use on the potting table or in the greenhouse.\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. 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