Niwaki Mini Clean Mate Tool Rubber

£10.00

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29g

H 18mm x W 65mm x D 18mm

Japan

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We’re constantly finding new ways to become more sustainable, so we only select products that are built to last. We recommend that you use your weeding hoe correctly to extend its lifespan.

Use it correctly:

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

Keep it 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

Read our comprehensive guide on maintaining your tools here.

2 year manufacturer's warranty

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By popular demand, a mini version of the best-selling rust and sap eraser: the Niwaki Crean Mate

The miniature version of the popular little scouring block for cleaning resin, rust and other gunks from blades. Add a few drops of Camellia Oil to the blade (or water works fine, but you ought to oil later anyway) then use the Niwaki Crean Mate as you would a rubber.

The Niwaki Mini Crean Mate has a fairly rough texture and might scratch polished surfaces, so we suggest testing before use on prize blades.

Clean. Oil. Snip

Elevate your garden game: maintain like a master

Maintaining Niwaki tools is simple with the right care. After use, clean blades with Clean Mate, keep them lubricated with Camellia oil, and periodically sharpen using Niwaki sharpening stones. This routine ensures your shears, saws, and pruners stay precise, durable, and ready for effortless garden work season after season.

Read our guide on tool maintenance

The perfect partner

Garden Tree

Niwaki means garden tree. Not very exciting, but it implies far more than that. Japanese gardens are landscapes, microcosms of nature, and the trees are all shaped to fit into those landscapes - there’s an awful lot of artistry and cultural heritage in there too.

Niwaki GR Pro Secateurs (10129016520897)

Quality assured

Gardening is held in high-esteem in Japan, and the quality and thoughtful design of Niwaki secateurs, pruning saws, digging tools, shears etc reflect this. You won't be dissapointed.

Used by professionals

There's a reason why Niwaki tools are used extensively in the professional sector. These quality tools are reliable, durable and easy to maintain and service. Used correctly and cared for, these tools will last for decades.

Easy to maintain

Niwaki tools are designed for longevity and ease of use, making maintenance simple. High-quality steel blades stay sharp longer, and ergonomic handles are durable yet easy to clean. After use, a quick wipe and occasional oiling keeps your Niwaki shears, saws, and pruners performing like new, ensuring your garden work remains effortless and precise.

A word from the expert

Japanese Artisans

A fond favourite of professional gardeners across the world, Niwaki brings the very best in Japanese design and craftsmanship, inspiring gardeners and craftsmen to do the things they love, even better. Niwaki offers a extraordinary range of fine garden and woodworking tools, kitchen knives and outdoor gear. A Hori Hori, Crean Mate, Mainichi Secateurs and some Camelia Oil are the absolute essentials for any gardener!