Mainichi Secateurs

For daily pruning, Niwaki's Mainichi Secateurs are just the ticket. A favorite in Japan, these lightweight yet sturdy hand pruners are perfect for snipping delicate plants or cutting dead stems up to ⅝-inch thick. The strong carbon steel blades hand-forged in a family-run factory deliver clean, efficient cuts (healthier for your plants), while the chunky safety catch at the bottom helps prevent accidental cuts. The yellow handles make them harder to lose in the garden, and the well-balanced design provides comfortable use, even for smaller hands. 

Although Japanese carbon steel is durable, it can chip if mishandled, so use with care.

• Material: SK85 Carbon Steel
• Dimensions: L 8 x W 1.85 x H 0.8 in
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Niwaki Use + Care Instructions

  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
  • Do not twist or apply uneven pressure
  • Cut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibres
  • Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts

  Keeping Them Clean:

  • Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with water and a rough cloth
  • Dry, wipe over with oil and store in a dry place

  Keeping Them Sharp:

  New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge. Use our Niwaki Maintenance Kit for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).

  • Sharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks
  • Sharpen Shears every time you use them - the difference is amazing