Niwaki Sharpening Stone

How to sharpen secateurs:

• Before use, soak the stone in water until bubbles stop rising. Keep wet during use.
• Avoid dropping because the stone will crack.
• For secateurs, using the concave bottom of the stone, move back and forth across the large blade from bottom to tip.
• If sharpening straight blades you must use the flat side of the stone.
• Be gentle and don't use too much pressure.
• Remove the burr that builds up on the other side of the blade by turning the secateurs over and using the flat side of the stone to smooth.
• Tidy up the bypass arm by gently running the stone along the flat face to remove any build up.
• Clean and dry the secateurs before wiping with Camellia oil.

Tool Care:

With regular use and over time, carbon steel blades can stain, lose their sharpness and eventually rust. To get the most out of your secateurs, clean and sharpen as follows:

• To clean: Use a Crean Mate and water to remove any leaf resin or rust. Dry them and wipe with Camellia oil. Store in a dry place. 
• To sharpen: Use a Niwaki Sharpening stone. (For general sharpening, use #1000 grit). For best results, sharpen every couple of weeks.

Shipping:

• We offer free delivery when you spend £75 and over, otherwise shipping costs are calculated at check-out before you place your order. We only ship within Great Britain.
• We aim to dispatch orders within 1-2 working days and our delivery times are 3-5 working days.
• See our full Shipping Guide

Returns:

• Our Customer Service team are here to help if you need it. Just email our team within 14 days of delivery to initiate a return of an unused and undamaged item in its original packaging (excluding hand, bath and body products).
• Find out how here.