The Niwaki GR Pro Clippers are shorter than a topiary Clipper, but longer and stronger than a pair of snips. A great all-purpose clipper, they can be used for slightly rougher chopping back, some box clipping, and they will even handle some woodier work as well.
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
Most of Niwaki's sharp tools are made from carbon steel - this means they will, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. Read some helpful care tips below…
1. 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 (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
2. Keeping Them 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
- Camellia Oil
- Crean Mate
- Sharpen when needed
3. Keeping them Sharp:
- Sharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks
- Sharpen Shears and Topiary Clippers EVERY TIME you use them to see an amazing difference
