Niwaki GR Pro Barracuda Clippers
£109.00
Niwaki GR Pro Barracuda Clippers combine the blade length of topiary shears with the strength of bypass secateurs. Like all the best hybrids, the result is something entirely different and very appealing, especially if you spend a lot of time trimming or shaping woody shrubs, topiary and hedges. Inevitably, they're not quite as nimble as topiary shears and won't cut through thick branches, but they've still got clout when it comes to pruning and cutting back. With these in your hands, it's hard not to feel invincible!
- Overall dimensions: 27.7 cm x 5 cm x 2 cm
- Blade length: 11.5 cm, handle length: 8.4 cm
- Weight: 309 g
- Suitable for cutting stems, twigs and branches up to 1 cm in diameter
- Avoid using where contact with stones or wire is possible
- Made from S58C Carbon Steel with vinyl grips
- Made in Japan
- Presented in a box with a spare spring
I aim to pick and pack your order within 24 hours of receipt and you should expect your parcel to arrive within 3–5 working days under normal circumstances. Orders placed on a Friday may not be sent until the following Monday. All delivery charges are calculated and displayed at the checkout.
- If your order can safely be sent in an envelope or small parcel, it will be sent by Royal Mail via a tracked service for £3.50. This doesn't require a signature but does let you know where your parcel is.
- Larger orders will be sent either with Royal Mail or a premium courier service for £4.95. Tracking details will be sent via SMS and/or email, if these contacts are provided.
- Extra large or heavy items will be sent via a premium courier service with tracking provided. Delivery is normally the next working day after dispatch.
- For deliveries to Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Channel Islands and international addresses, please drop me a line at atyourservice@dancoopergarden.com letting me know where you are in the world and what you'd like to purchase. I will check the items are allowed to be shipped to your location and get a cost for your approval.
Should you need to return an item, drop me a line at atyourservice@dancoopergarden.com within 14 days of receiving your purchase, providing your name, order number and the reason for your return. I will let you know how to return your item.
Please visit my Delivery & Returns page for more detailed information.
Most Niwaki tools are made from carbon steel. Although wonderfully strong and resilient, the metal will stain, rust, and eventually lose its super-sharp cutting edge without proper care. Looking after them is easy and will prolong their life no end. Here's how to do it:
- Japanese steel is hard and sharp, but it can be more brittle than some people are used to. It will dent and chip if abused. Hence, do not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material. Bamboo fibres and some very hard woods, especially those with knots and burrs, can damage sharp edges
- Cut diagonally across branches, not straight across
- Do not twist or apply uneven pressure, as this could damage the blades as well as your wrists and arms
- Pay attention to the recommended maximum cut dimensions. Use a pair of loppers or a pruning saw for more substantial branches.
- Use the base of the blades (the parts nearest to the handles) for heavier cuts.
- Never put tools away wet. Dry them with a cloth before retiring for the day.
- Regularly remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Crean Mate (like a pencil eraser for plant sap). Dry, then wipe with Camellia oil and store in a dry place.
- New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while, you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge, especially if you’re clipping box. Use a Niwaki sharpening stone for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).
- Sharpen secateurs every couple of weeks.
- Sharpen shears and topiary clippers every time you use them, and you will notice the difference.
- Lastly, do put your own safety first and remember you are using a supremely sharp object. Always know where your cutting blades are in relation to your body and take no risks.
For lots more tips and advice on pruning and looking after your precious tools, read my guide: How to Prune Like a Pro.
