Niwaki Loppers

Forged Japanese loppers for thicker branches. Traditional Japanese lopping shears with big strong forged blades and stout oak handles. No messing about with squidgy shock absorbers - the oak handles take care of that - or adjustable, ratchet jiggery pokery, just the very pleasing action of properly forged carbon steel at work.

Suitable for branches up to 2.5cm/1", although as some species are harder than others this is only a guide, and common sense should tell you when to stop. Attack larger branches at a 45˚angle and whatever you do, do not rely on the handles to do the cutting – they are wood and you can snap them with enough lever pressure. If the blades aren’t coping, sharpen them and try again.

More about Niwaki Shears and Loppers
Niwaki Shears and Loppers are made in Sanjo in the same factory as the Nata, by a family business renowned for merging traditional blacksmithing methods with more efficient production techniques. It’s a busy place and there’s always something going on.

• 1.123kg
• 607 x 189 x 29mm
• 80mm blades
• Max cut Ø25mm
• S60C Steel
• Japanese White Oak handles
• Made in Japan
• Includes Vinyl Sheath