Nishigaki Hedge Shears Gold 200mm 8"
The blade for Nishigaki hedge shears are made out of high carbon steel. The body is well balanced and comes with Japanese white oak handles. The gold version uses a higher quality carbon steel compared to the silver version and requires less sharpening. The blades can be re-sharpened.
Proudct Details:
- High carbon steel blade
- Largest diameter it will cut is 1/2"
Dimensions:
- Overall length: 29"
- Blade length: 8"
- Weight: 2.30lbs
We ship our Japanese garden tools anywhere in the United States.
How to use your Japanese tools-
- 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 fibers 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 fibers
- Pay attention to the maximum cut dimensions, and don’t overdo it (shears are not loppers)
- Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts
Keep them clean-
- Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a towel and
- Dry, wipe over with or use the and store in a dry place
Keep them sharp-
New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice they gradually lose their edge. Use a or .
- Sharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks
- Sharpen Shears and Topiary Clippers every time you use them - the difference is amazing
