Niwaki Mini Shears

Niwaki Mini ShearsWe've just had a conversation about the differences between a garden shear and a clipper it was as scintillating as it sounds We ended up agreeing it was more about the handles than blade length. Clippers are for one handed use (think secateur handles) and are usually sprung. Shears tend to have longer handles, designed to be used with two hands and must be both opened and closed. So where does this Niwaki Mini Shear fit in then? If you only have the

Although this is called a Junior knife

Also available in Carhartt Brown here

It allows you to get under the roots of weeds and lift them whole

The Sneeboer tool kit consists of linseed oil

Ideal for everyday sharpening of kitchen knives

It weighs 220grams - blade length is 170mm and with an overall length of 300mm

but don't last that long and offer no protection for heavier duty jobs

I've always used a traditional joiners square and they are still being made by Joseph Marples in Sheffield

The large Beech handle fits perfectly in your palm and gives you great control and pressure

This knife is very similar to the Swedish Sloyd knives and is ideal for detail carving work

To mark their 130th anniversary they made this 8" adjustable spanner

Extremely light weight and durable