Niwaki Daikiba Secateurs

Quite possibly the only and last pair of secateurs you will ever buy. The every day, go-to choice for pruning. The big chunky catch at the bottom has a crisp action that’s easy to use, even with cold wet hands or muddy gloves, and the spring is well secured and never accidentally pops out. As with all Japanese secateurs, these have a simple direct action, resulting in a very clean, efficient cut.

The substantial weight and feel is enhanced by the chunky bypass, which combined with the tapered, slightly elongated blade allows for both precise and powerful pruning - ideal for both woody and soft green cuts. The drop forged SLD (semi stainless) steel blades hold their edge, sharpen up well, and crucially, won’t rust unless completely neglected - meaning these are somewhat lower maintenance than our other secateurs, and perfect for those prone to lapses in discipline.

Yellow grips stand out in the garden, and are great for when they end up in the compost heap.

Daikiba secateurs come with a canvas holster which will slip on to your belt.

- 250g
- 205 x 58 x 22mm
- 60mm blades
- Max cut Ø15mm
- SLD Carbon Steel
- 60 HRC

- Made in Sanjo, Japan

- Includes Canvas Holster

Niwaki is the Japanese-inspired UK-based gardening brand from husband and wife team Jake and Keiko. From snips and secateurs and kenzans to tripod ladders and tool boxes, Niwaki make some of the most exquisitely crafted gardening implements, almost entirely handmade by Japanese artisans. Their finely crafted products are dedicated to gardeners who use them and the craftsmen who make them, inspiring them to do what they love.

Niwaki garden tools are products that can’t be replicated by mass production. They have been manufactured using traditional techniques, and are finished by hand. With the proper care, Niwaki tools will last you a lifetime!

Caring for your tools -

Most of Niwaki's sharp tools are made from carbon steel. To keep your tools in good condition and to make sure they last for years to come they do require some regular but simple care.

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

Keeping Them Clean

- Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Crean Mate and water
- Dry, wipe over with Niwaki 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).