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Niwaki Sentei topiary clippers, one-handed clippers for box hedging and other topiary. With 113mm blades and a spring action, they're easy on the hand and give far more control than larger shears.
Their Japanese name, hakaribasami, means 'leaf cutters': they're designed for soft new growth only, not old, hard wood. Made in Sanjo, Japan, from S58C carbon steel, with a spare spring included.
Looking for a two-handed option? See the Mini Shears. Keep them in top shape with Niwaki's Crean Mate, Camellia Oil and Sharpening Stone.
Details
- Maker: Niwaki
- Material: S58C carbon steel
- Measurements: approx. 27.4 × 5.2 × 1.8 cm; 113mm blades; 251g
- For soft new growth only
- Includes a spare spring
- Made in Sanjo, Japan
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Care: Japanese carbon steel is hard and sharp, but can be more brittle than you may be used to, so it may chip if forced. With regular use it will stain, and eventually rust, without care. Clean off sap and rust with a Crean Mate and water, dry, then wipe over with Camellia Oil and store somewhere dry. When the edge eventually dulls, sharpen with a #1000 grit stone.
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About Mujo Store
A curated selection of handcrafted Japanese homeware & everyday objects for slow living.
Mujo Store is an online shop based in Perth, Australia. Find kitchenware, ceramics, cookware, Japanese incense, and more. Sustainable materials, tradition, minimal & functional design, and small-scale production.
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