The Niwaki Moku Trowel is a nifty tool that is ideal for lighter gardening tasks - great for the greenhouse or conservatory, or for potting and other light garden work. Using the Moku Trowel to dig in heavy, unbroken soil is not recommended.
- 227g
- 350 x 73 x 34mm
- Carbon steel
- Ash handles
- Made in Sanjo, Japan
- 173g
- 277 x 51 x 33mm
- Carbon steel
- Ash handle
- Made in Sanjo, Japan
CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS
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
