Slender blades for buds and small branches.

These tools are made from carbon steel - this means they may, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. 

Details

• .22 lbs
• 7" x 3.1" x .055" 
• 1.8" blades
• Carbon Steel
• Made in Japan

Suggested 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

Care Instructions

• Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Clean Mate and water
• Dry, wipe over with Camellia oil and store in a dry place
• New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge. Use the Niwaki Sharpening Stones for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).