Niwaki carbon steel gardening shears with yellow handles on a white background

Box of Niwaki Higurashi GR Secateurs on white background

Hand holding garden shears with blurred green foliage in the background

Higurashi GR Secateurs

Name: Higurashi GR Secateurs
Brand: Niwaki
SKU: P00705-1
Price: 89.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$89.00

Niwaki

Niwaki's drop-forged carbon steel secateurs are perfect for garden pruning, houseplant maintenance, or cutting woody flower stems. A handy pair of hand pruners for keen gardeners, landscapers, and professionals who work their tools hard and are looking for quality and precision in daily use.

Their carbon steel blades hold a sharp edge, while the chunky catch and strong spring provide smooth operation and confident cutting. The removable yellow grips are easy to spot in your gardening bag or among discarded clippings in the yard.

When sharpened every few weeks, these secateurs will last for years to come, maintaining clean, precise cuts and dependable performance with every cut.

Materials

KA-70 carbon steel, vinyl handles

Specifications

7.5" x 2" x 0.8"
2.2" blades
max cut 0.4" (10 mm) ⌀
includes spare spring
made in Japan

Use

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.
Cut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibres.
Pay attention to recommended maximum cut dimensions ( Ø10mm), and don’t overdo it.
Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts.

Through regular use, the secateurs can work a bit loose. Tightening them is straightforward but there’s a knack…

Loosen the hexagonal nut (it’s a locking nut, so you don’t tighten it to tighten the play of the secateurs)
Undo the bolt and clean the separate parts - a great opportunity to sharpen really well.
Rescrew the bolt, and tighten to what feels right. This is how you adjust the play, with the bolt, not the nut.
Put the locking nut back on.

Care

Carbon steel is very hard, sharp, and retains its sharpness better than stainless steel. However, it is more prone to rusting, and can be more brittle than some people are used to—it will chip if abused, and must be treated with a little more care.

If you are using these secateurs for an extended pruning session, we recommend keeping a clean, dry cloth handy and giving them an occasional wipe, especially after wet cuts.
After using, remove leaf residue, rust and gunk with a Clean Mate Eraser and water. Dry with a clean cloth and wipe with Camellia Oil. Store in a dry place.
Sharpen every few weeks for optimal performance.