Niwaki Rattan S-Type Secateurs
Niwaki Rattan S-Type secateurs are Limited Edition and are distinguished in several ways – they’re forged from S58C carbon steel, a premium, hard wearing steel that retains its edge well and sharpens easily.
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Niwaki Rattan S-Type secateurs are Limited Edition and are distinguished in several ways – they’re forged from S58C carbon steel, a premium, hard wearing steel that retains its edge well and sharpens easily. The design is a combination of the two traditional Japanese secateur designs, A and B Types, offering perfect ergonomics of grip and balance for long use. Handles are wrapped with Wisteria rattan, that not only looks brilliant but also provides a natural, textured grip that feels great in the hand.
Limited production batches – so lead time can be lengthy – and they are presented in a kiribako Paulownia wood box, (often used by Japanese for storing important items) making an exceptional gift.
As a natural material, rattan should be treated a step more carefully than regular secateurs – not bashed about, not left out in the rain overnight (not a good idea, for any tools, incidentally…) and generally looked after. In particular, don’t fold the secateur lock catch inside the handle, or use with it half out, as this can wear and snag the rattan.
Product information
- 232g
- Wisteria Rattan handles
- Max cut Ø15mm
- S58C Carbon Steel
- Made in Sanjo, Japan
- Includes Spare Spring
Caring For Your Tools
Most of our Japanese garden tools are made from carbon steel - this means they will, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. Caring for them involves three things…
1. Correct Use:
- 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 the maximum cut dimensions, and don’t overdo it (shears are not loppers)
- Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts
2. Keeping them Clean:
- Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Crean Mate and water
- Dry, wipe over with Camellia oil and store in a dry place
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3. Keeping them Sharp:
New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge, especially if you’re box clipping (you need REALLY sharp blades to get a good finish with box). Use the Niwaki Sharpening Stones for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).
- Sharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks
- Sharpen Shears and Topiary Clippers EVERY TIME you use them - the difference is amazing
See more information on our 'Sharpening' tab...
Sharpening
Keeping Them Sharp:
New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge, especially if you’re box clipping (you need REALLY sharp blades to get a good finish with box). Use the Niwaki Sharpening Stones for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).
For Secateurs:
NB. We strongly advise NOT taking your secateurs apart - they never go back together quite the same.
Sharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks.
Our Niwaki Sharpening Stones work for just about every edged blade:
- #220 Grit: Coarse, for rough blades
- #1000 Grit: Fine, for regular sharpening - the most useful stone for every day sharpening
- #3000 Grit: Super fine, for honing and detailed work
- Soak stones in water for a few minutes before use, and keep wet during use
- Use the concave edge of the stone, moving from the pivot towards the tip of the blade, following the curve as you go.Sharpen Shears and Topiary Clippers EVERY TIME you use them - the difference is amazing
For strait bladed tools:
- Use the flat side of the stone. Then back again - back and forth along the whole length of the blade
- Use as much of the stone as possible, not just the top inch
- This is a gentle action - don’t use too much pressure
- Next, turn the tools over, and use the flat side of the stone to smooth the burr off the inside of the blade, going slightly over, creating a very fine bevel
- Use the convex edge of the stone to clean off the curved edge of the bypass
- Finally, clean and dry the secateurs, and wipe with Camellia Oil
- If you need any more information please contact us.
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