{"product_id":"heavy-duty-garden-clippers-with-carbon-steel-blades-for-box-and-wood-trimming-740821","title":"Heavy-Duty Garden Clippers with Carbon Steel Blades for Box and Wood Trimming","description":"\u003cp\u003eHard-wearing, heavy-duty 'double yellow' clippers for box clipping, slightly rougher chopping back, and the stubby blades are tough enough for a touch of woodier work too. They're shorter than a topiary clipper, longer and stronger than a pair of snips, for those in-between jobs. And if you've misplaced them after a long day in the garden, the yellow vinyl grip handles will stand out and show up so they can be safely put away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-forged in Sanjo, Japan from KA-70 carbon steel, these clippers have a solid, chunky catch at the bottom and a robust spring. They fit nicely in the standard-sized single holster, sold separately, which we thoroughly recommend for all sharp tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis range of clippers is made by a small family business in Yamagata, Japan. Second-generation Mr Kudo still puts in a full day's work as he approaches 80, assisted by his wife and their two sons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to care for your new clippers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with a Crean Mate and Camellia oil and then sharpen with a #1000 stone every few weeks. Your new tool won't need sharpening for some time, but after a while you'll notice it will gradually lose its edge.\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 rather than straight across so you cut along the fibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay attention to maximum cut dimensions, and don't overdo it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Lewis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46041276580078,"sku":"740821","price":154.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/0125\/9183\/files\/241081936.webp?v=1735748995","url":"https:\/\/mcgrocer.com\/products\/heavy-duty-garden-clippers-with-carbon-steel-blades-for-box-and-wood-trimming-740821","provider":"McGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}