In a nutshell

Well balanced and comfortable, these secateurs have an easy safety catch and strong SK5 steel blades. There are no replacement parts and they come with a two-year warranty.

What we tested

  • Handling
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
  • Cutting
    A star rating of 5.0 out of 5.
  • Maintenance
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
  • Value for money
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
Overall Rating
A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Pros

  • Cuts all wood well
  • Easy safety catch
  • Comfortable and light

Cons

  • Handles slippery
  • No replaceable parts
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What are the Niwaki Maininchi Secateurs like to use?

These great little secateurs are ideal for everyday use. They're very light and well balanced, but feel robust and have strong, SK5 carbon steel blades that can handle all pruning jobs. The bright yellow, resin handles will stand out well if they get accidentally mixed up in the compost but they do get slippery when wet and are best worn with gloves. A central safety catch is easy to reach and the open spring allows debris to fall through it, rather than get clogged up. No replacement parts are available.

Are the Niwaki Maininchi Secateurs good value for money?

These are nudging towards the higher price bracket, have no replacement parts and just a two-year warranty, but for the quality of design and performance we think they're good value for money.

Who are the Niwaki Maininchi Secateurs most useful for?

These are very light and testers with larger hands found them insubstantial, but smaller testers loved them. Ideal for all pruning jobs they're best suited to gardeners that lack strength and those with smaller hands.

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Product Specifications

Product
BrandNiwaki
NameNiwaki Mainichi Secateurs
ModelMainichi
Price£39.00
Secateur typeBypass
Secateur handle typeRight handed
Features
Hand orientationRight-handed
HandlePlastic
Maximum cut diameter15mm
Blade materialCarbon steel
Blade removableNo
Safety catchYes
Weight158kg
Warranty2YEAR
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