Niwaki Sentei Secateurs
Excellent-value Japanese secateurs combining carbon steel blades, soft spring action and precise cutting for lighter pruning.
Delivered by Royal Mail within 2-3 working days
Proof of age required at the point of delivery
Main Features
Dimensions
Country of origin
Japan
Age restricted product
By law, we are not permitted to sell a knife or blade to any person under the age of 18. You will be asked to verify your age at the point of purchase. 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. All bladed products are dispatched using the Royal Mail Age Verify Service; you will be asked to provide proof of age at the point of delivery.
Shipping + Returns
Delivered by Royal Mail within 2-3 working days. You will be asked for proof of age at the point of delivery. Returns within 30 days, see our refund policy for more details.
Care & maintenance
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.
Warranty
2 year manufacturer's warranty
Standard issue in Japan, where these are considered the every day, go-to choice for pruning
Great value drop-forged carbon steel Sentei Secateurs, with a nice soft spring action and the simple lock catch at the bottom - learn to open the catch with your little finger. An excellent introduction to the world of Japanese secateurs, but not as hard wearing as our GR Pro Secateurs. Perfect for light garden pruning - if you’re planning all day binges, take a look at the GR Pros for something with a bit more clout.
As with all Japanese secateurs, these have a simple direct action, resulting in a very clean, efficient cut. Yellow grips stand out in the garden, and are great for when they end up in the compost heap. Suitable for cuts up to 7mm, depending on plant type and what you had for breakfast. Always have your secateurs at hand by adding the Niwaki Leather Holster, suitable for secateurs and snips.
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.
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