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By law, we are not permitted to sell a knife or blade to any person under the age of 18. By placing an order for one of these items you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. These products must be used responsibly and appropriately.

Last orders for guaranteed Christmas delivery must be received before 1pm on the 19th December.

Free UK mainland delivery, signed for delivery only

We’re constantly finding new ways to become more sustainable, so we only select products that are built to last. We recommend looking after your Niwaki tools correctly to increase their lifespan. 

Most of the sharp Niwaki 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.

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

Keep them clean

• Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Crean Mate and water
• Dry, wipe with Camellia Oil and store in a dry place

Keep 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 every couple of weeks 

Returns must be completed within 30 days from the delivery date. Orders cannot be cancelled prior to delivery. The client is responsible for the cost of returning any item, this is non-refundable. Bespoke made-to-order products are not eligible for return or exchange. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions.