Okatsune Secateurs from .

Niwaki makes the best Japanese gardening tools available to British gardeners.

Okatsune secateurs are cherished by professional gardeners in Japan for their strength, sharpness and ease of use. Unlike many Western brands of cutter they do not use gearing or cushioning but instead have a direct action which makes for a clean and efficient cut.

The safety catch at the base of the handles is easy to secure, even with muddy gloves or cold wet hands, and the red and white handles mean that they are always easy to locate.

Okatsune secateurs were described as "life-changing" by veteran gardener and writer Bunny Guinness.

Suited to all types of pruning and cutting in the garden. A pair of smaller size are also available.