The Niwaki GR Pro Barracuda Clippers are something special. Tobisho is known for crafting some of the finest garden tools around — drop-forged, beautifully balanced, and made with exceptional steel (not to mention those classic retro tones we can’t help but love).
But then they took it a step further. This clever design blends the precision length and feel of topiary clippers with the power and strength of bypass secateurs.
Ideal for giving old box topiary a proper tidy-up — especially when the wood’s gone dense and gnarly (boxwood, after all, was once used for making printing blocks). We know a few seasoned nursery folk who reach for these every winter when the heavy pruning begins — and they wouldn’t use anything else.
Specifications:
- 317g
- 275 x 52 x 22mm
- 110mm blades
- Max cut Ø10mm
- S58C Carbon steel
- Vinyl Grip handles
- Made in Yamagata, Japan
- Includes Spare Spring
Also in the GR Pro range...
GR Pro Lightweight Secateurs
GR Pro Snips
GR Pro Topiary Clippers
GR Pro Clippers
GR Pro Secateurs
CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS
Most of Niwaki's sharp tools are crafted from carbon steel. To keep your tools in good condition and ensure they last for many years of use, they require some simple but regular maintenance. Here are some usage & care tips, to help you get the most out of your tools...
Usage:
- Japanese steel is hard and sharp. To avoid chips and preserve the steel edge, do not cut wire, metal, stone, or plastic.
- Do not twist or apply uneven pressure
- It’s better to cut diagonally across branches (not straight across), so you cut along the fibres
- For heavier cuts, make sure you’re using the base of the blades (not the tips)
Care:
- Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Crean Mate and water
- Dry, wipe over with Camellia Oil and store in a dry place
- Sharpen when needed (secateurs can be sharpened every couple of weeks, shears & topiary clippers after every use to see an incredible difference).
