Highly recommended by traditional Japanese blacksmiths
Niwaki Sharpening Stone 1000 Grit Regular
Delivered by Royal Mail within 2-3 working days
Main Features
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Country of origin
Japan
Shipping + Returns
Delivered by Royal Mail within 2-3 working days. 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
Fantastic sharpening stones specially designed for Secateurs, but also great for Shears, Topiary Clippers and other sharp stuff.
The concave edge follows the curve of the blade perfectly, and they’re small enough to get into tight spots. These are what Tobisho recommend for their tools, and what Jake now uses for his secateurs.
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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