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A Niwaki #1000 grit sharpening stone, specially designed for secateurs but also great for shears, topiary clippers and other blades. A fine grit for regular sharpening, it's the most useful single stone if your tools are already in good condition.
The base of the stone is slightly concave, shaped to fit the curve of the cutting blade on Niwaki's secateurs, which makes it easy to hold the right angle. The flat faces are ideal for shears and topiary clippers, and for removing the burr from the back of the blade. It's small enough to reach tight spots, and comes highly recommended by Japanese blacksmiths and Niwaki's master pruner, Jake Hobson.
Pairs well with Niwaki's Crean Mate and Camellia Oil. Ideal for the Sentei Secateurs.
Details
- Maker: Niwaki
- Grit: #1000 (fine)
- Measurements: approx. 13.1 × 2 × 2.3 cm; 136g
- Made in Osaka, Japan
- Care: soak until the bubbles stop rising before use (about 3 minutes); take care not to drop it, as it may crack
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How to sharpen secateurs
We strongly advise not taking your secateurs apart, as they rarely go back together quite the same. A few minutes with the stone every week will keep them in top condition.
- Soak the stone in water for a few minutes before use, and keep it wet while sharpening.
- Use the concave edge of the stone, moving from the pivot towards the tip of the blade and following the curve as you go, then back again along the whole length. (For straight-bladed shears, use the flat side of the stone.)
- Use as much of the stone as possible, not just the top inch, with a gentle action and not too much pressure.
- Turn the secateurs over and use the flat side of the stone to smooth the burr off the inside of the blade, going slightly over to create a very fine bevel.
- Use the convex edge of the stone to clean the curved edge of the bypass blade.
- Finally, clean and dry the secateurs, and wipe them over with Camellia Oil.
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Founded in 1997, Niwaki takes its name from the Japanese word for "garden tree." In Japan, gardens are curated landscapes – microcosms of nature where trees are meticulously shaped to blend into their surroundings. Born from founder Jake Hobson’s fascination with this art form while living in Japan, Niwaki connects gardeners worldwide with authentic Japanese craftsmanship through exceptional, hand-forged tools and functional objects crafted by master blacksmiths.
Niwaki's Care Guide:
"Most of our sharp tools are made from carbon steel - this means they may, 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 our 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