Garden Snips

We all need a good pair of snips, ones that can live in pockets without doing any harm, and wander round the garden with us for those unplanned moments - and these ones are great. Handy to have a couple of pairs really, as they are absolutely brilliant for flowers, fruit and veg, but aren’t nearly as tough as secateurs, obviously, and are for green growth only, not woody pruning. Slender blades get right in for careful snipping, red handles show up when you (almost inevitably) leave them lying around somewhere.

Best usage

Keep them clean, with a  ideally, or an old washing up sponge if you’re desperate.

More about Niwaki Snips

The Niwaki Garden Snips are made in a beautiful old family-run factory in Sanjo, with rather a fine viewing gallery around the whole space.

• 3.2oz
• 7.2 x 1.7 x 0.6"
• 2" blades
• Max cut Ø0.1"
• SK-85 Steel
• Made in Sanjo, Japan

About the brand:

The name “Niwaki,” meaning “garden tree,” reflects a philosophy rooted in thoughtful cultivation and the quiet beauty of nature. Working with skilled artisans across Japan, Niwaki creates a refined range of hand-forged tools and practical objects—designed for precision, durability, and everyday pleasure. Blending tradition with modern use, the brand celebrates craftsmanship, simplicity, and tools made to be as considered and enduring as the gardens they shape.