Garden Snips

We all need a good pair of snips — ones that can live in pockets without doing any harm and wander 'round the garden with us for those unplanned pruning moments.

These snips are not as tough as secateurs — we recommend using them for green growth only, not woody pruning — but the slender blades are perfect for getting right in for careful snipping. 

Materials: SK85 steel with rubberized grip handles

Made by: Niwaki

Made in: Sanjo, Japan

Specifications: 7" x 2"

Care: After using, remove leaf residue, rust and gunk with a Crean Mate and water. Dry with a clean cloth and wipe with Camellia oil. Store in a dry place. 

You can keep your snips working properly by remembering the following:  

• Japanese steel is hard and sharp, and can be more brittle than some 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
• Cut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibres
• Pay attention to our maximum cut dimensions (in this case Ø3mm), and don’t overdo it 
• Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts
• Wipe clean with a clean rag after each use
• Sharpen regularly

Further Reading:Niwaki (knee-whacky) means garden tree. In Japan, gardens are both landscapes and microcosms of nature. Shaping and caring for these landscapes is an art form, and having the correct tools is essential. Niwaki’s tools exemplify the good design and quality construction that we look for as purveyors.