GR Pro Snips
GR Pro Snips
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Snips 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. In Japan, they are used for needling pines.
Snips 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 always have the right tool at my disposal.
There 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 same one-handed locking mechanism as our secateurs.
Keep 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!
Niwaki #1000 grit sharpening stone is recommended for this model.
Product Details
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Caring for Snips, Shears & Clippers
Caring for Snips, Shears & Clippers
Similar to how to care for your secateurs, the key to a long life for your shears is to be sure to maintain them well through regular cleaning & sharpening. As well as ensuring you use them the way there intended to be used.
Correct use of your Snips, Shears & Clippers:
- Keep them sharp & oiled, sharpen after every use
- Japanese steel is hard and sharp, and can be more brittle than people are used to - it will chip if abused.
- Do not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material (even bamboo fibres and some very hard woods, especially knots and burrs, can damage steel edges).
- Do not twist or apply uneven pressure.
- Shears and clippers are to be used on fine green growth only, no woody stems.
- Cut diagonally across branches, not horizontally or straight across.
- Watch out for maximum cut lengths, shears are not loppers or secateurs.
- Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts.
Cleaning & Sharpening:
The first rule of thumb is to keep them clean & sharp... Shears, in particular, like to be sharpened with every use.
Click here for a detailed guide on how to clean and sharpen your Japanese pruning tools.
Shipping + Local Pick-up
Shipping + Local Pick-up
We ship tools and accessories to all Canadian destinations.
Local Pick-up is available from our Victoria Showroom
Choose the 'Local pick-up' option at checkout. Our showroom is located at 169 Langford Street in Vic West, click here for hours & location.
Shipping to the USA is currently suspended due to recent US government changes to customs duties on imported goods. Click here for more details on Shipping to the USA.
- Orders are shipped with Canada Post, UPS and Purolator.
- We do not ship ladders or our extra large/heavy products (see details below for purchasing ladders).
- Orders are packaged and shipped daily, but only on weekdays. You will receive tracking information by email once your package has been processed.
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Flat Rate Shipping
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Small Items |
$15.00 |
$20.00 |
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Medium Items |
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Large Items |
$30.00 |
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Extra Large Items |
$60.00 |
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* Please contact us by email if you run into any issues placing your order or if you require a shipping quote.
* Expedited shipping options are available.
Purchasing Ladders
Ladders can be ordered on our website for pick-up from our Victoria Showroom. Due to the high cost of shipping such large items and the risk of damage during shipping, we do not offer a shipping option.
Ladders can also be purchased in person from one of our dealers in the Vancouver or Vancouver Island areas. Check out our "where to buy" page for dealers.
