{"product_id":"sentei-ikebana","title":"Sentei Ikebana","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIkenobo style scissors for traditional Japanese flower arranging. The short, broad blades are strong enough for woody cuts in hard stems. They take a bit of getting used to, but if the discipline of ikebana is something you aspire to, it’s well worth it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep clean with a Crean Mate, and oil after use with Camellia Oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our sharp tools are made from carbon steel - this means they may, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. Caring for them involves three things…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Correct Use:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese steel is hard and sharp, and can be more brittle than some people are used to - it will chip if abused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo 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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not twist or apply uneven pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay attention to our maximum cut dimensions, and don’t overdo it (shears are not loppers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep clean:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Crean Mate and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, wipe over with Camellia oil and store in a dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep sharp:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmain id=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_content\" class=\"product_content background\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"product_details\" class=\"product_details background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_textpanels\" class=\"product_textpanels background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel_priority_3\"\u003e\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"product_textpanel background skus skus\"\u003e\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"product_textpanel background skus skus\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge, especially if you’re box clipping (you need REALLY sharp blades to get a good finish with box). Use the Niwaki Sharpening Stones for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen Shears and Topiary Clippers EVERY TIME you use them - the difference is amazing.\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nSize:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 139g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e170 x 45 x 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45mm blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKA-70 Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50331894448455,"sku":"PGB0141S","price":43.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/6185\/3031\/files\/C_F_02-2025_3386.jpg?v=1762598007","url":"https:\/\/cigale-fourmi.myshopify.com\/en-us\/products\/sentei-ikebana","provider":"Cigale \u0026  Fourmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}