Mainichi Snips - Niwaki

Everyday snips for harvesting, cutting back and light pruning in the garden.

Standard issue in Japan, where these are considered the every day, go-to choice for lighter weight pruning, as well as floral use and general cutting back. 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 snips, these have a simple direct action, resulting in a very clean, efficient cut.

Yellow grips stand out in the garden, and are great for when they end up in the compost heap. Suitable for cuts of up to 5mm, depending on plant type and what you had for breakfast.

Caring For Your Tools

Most Niwaki sharp tools are made from carbon steel - this means they will, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. Caring for them involves three things…

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

1. For returns, please email info@roxannesdriedflowers.com within 15 days of delivery with order number for store credit, minus original shipping cost and 15% restocking fee
2.  For damaged products, please email info@roxannesdriedflowers.com within 48 hours of delivery with order number and images for a refund, which can take 5-15 business days to process
3. Products must be returned in original box with packaging intact and customers are responsible for all shipping costs. Shipping and handling fees are non-refundable. 
4. We reserve the right to deny your request for a return if return requests are not met. 

Any item purchased on sale or at a discounted price is final sale and therefore non-returnable. We do not accept returns on perfume, soaps, lotions, essential oils, and refresher oils. Workshop and event tickets are eligible for half of their value in store credit.

Please note that Roxanne’s Dried Flowers is not responsible for any orders that are lost or stolen once they are in the hands of the designated mail carrier (UPS, USPS, FEDEX, etc). If your order is missing or damaged, file a claim with the mail carrier and email photos to info@roxannesdriedflowers.com.