{"title":"August Special Offers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOR OUR NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a Camellia Oil or Mini Clean Mate for FREE with Niwaki Mainichi Secateurs, Mini Shears or Kurumi Pro Snips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eplus\u003c\/em\u003e $50 off Niwaki Kurumi Pro Snips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese limited offers available online or in-store until 31st August 2026, while stock lasts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscounts will apply automatically at checkout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"niwaki-kurumi-pro-snips","title":"Niwaki Kurumi Pro Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eKurumi Pro Snips with walnut handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful snips for fine work and light pruning - the two pointed blades offer more precision and accuracy than secateurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged from hard wearing KA70 carbon steel, with walnut wood inlays in the handles providing a natural warmth and texture, as well as a great deal of style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep clean and protect from rust with Camellia Oil and a Clean Mate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product_attributes_textpanel_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e159g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e201 x 50 x 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e58mm blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax cut Ø5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKA-70 Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnut handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Sanjo, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46016784236707,"sku":"P00464-1","price":324.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3706\/8195\/files\/kurumi-pro-snips_df3c3a33-b913-43c0-b5e7-fddfbcad2535.webp?v=1765471164"},{"product_id":"niwaki-mainichi-secateurs","title":"Niwaki Mainichi Secateurs","description":"\u003cp\u003eStandard issue in Japan, where these are considered the every day, go-to choice for pruning. The big chunky catch at the bottom has a crisp action that’s easy to use, even with cold wet hands or muddy gloves, and the spring is well secured and never accidentally pops out. As with all Japanese secateurs, these have a simple direct action, resulting in a very clean, efficient cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow grips stand out in the garden, and are great for when they end up in the compost heap. Niwaki has added one blue sleeve to the left handed version, to avoid mix-ups with your right-handed partner’s or colleague’s pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mainichi Small are 180mm long, with a 45mm blade, which is 10% smaller than the standard size. If you wear a size small Niwaki Gardening Glove you may find these more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard size Mainichis are suitable for cuts of 10-15mm, depending on plant type and what you had for breakfast, whereas the smaller version hovers in the 8-10mm max cut zone. Remember: if it feels too tough, it probably is too tough, so use your intuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWe recommend:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with a Niwaki Clean Mate rust and sap eraser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a #1000 grit stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect with Niwaki Camellia Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Left Handed \/ Standard","offer_id":46016784859299,"sku":"P00615-3","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Right Handed \/ Standard","offer_id":46016784892067,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Right Handed \/ Small","offer_id":46367698321571,"sku":"P00615-5","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3706\/8195\/files\/niwaki-mainichi-secateurs-lifestyle-late-2025-3.jpg?v=1760512169"},{"product_id":"camellia-oil","title":"Niwaki Camellia Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese solution for keeping your tools clean and rust free\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"product_details\"\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil from the seeds of Camellia oleifera (same family as Camellia and tea) is the traditional Japanese choice for protecting tools from rust: use it when cleaning, and as a regular protective coating. Leaves a lovely deep, non-oily finish, and it’s odourless and tasteless (handy for kitchen knives, but don’t try drinking it.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold pressed Camellia seeds blended with white mineral oil. Not for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellia oil is the preferred choice for cleaning Japanese carbon steel tools and conditioning wooden handles. It acts as a protective barrier, helping to prevent rust and keep moving parts in order. It’s also non-toxic and odourless, making it safe for kitchen knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results, remove sap or resin with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themillroommercantile.com\/products\/niwaki-mini-clean-mate?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mini Clean Mate\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emini clean mate\u003c\/a\u003e. Then dry the item thoroughly before applying a thin layer of Camellia Oil using a clean cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product_attributes_textpanel_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e47g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert non toxic non flammable natural oil pressed from Camellia oleifera seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46072267735203,"sku":"P00030","price":19.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3706\/8195\/files\/camellia-oil_ed7a5a45-2819-4b3e-a5ee-78a3ddaebfa2.png?v=1761121546"},{"product_id":"mini-clean-mate","title":"Niwaki Mini Clean Mate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur best-selling rust and sap eraser from Niwaki, for all carbon steel tools. Use often to keep your tools looking good and working as intended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product_attributes_textpanel_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e65 x 18 x 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"product_details\"\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harsh reality of gardening means that your prized, pristine secateurs won’t stay pristine for long once you start using them. Sap and other muck can build up surprisingly quickly and, if you don’t take action, begin to affect performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince most of our tools are carbon steel not stainless steel rust can also begin to build up, especially if you leave them lying about in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niwaki Clean Mate is the answer to both these problems. Effectively an eraser, the Clean Mate is an essential part of your maintenance kit to help you keep your tools in tip top condition, year in year out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply add a little water and rub away the rust and sap before you sharpen. Keep a rag handy to wipe off the resulting muck, then protect your newly cleaned blades with a little\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s not just for garden tools – you can clean up any rusty, mucky carbon steel with this clever little object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet the Clean Mate before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep a pot of water handy to keep re-wetting, and use a rag to wipe away muck as you go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Camellia Oil for regular, on-the-go cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork on a stable surface, so that the tool has something to rest on, and go steady!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor shears we recommend wrapping the blade you’re not currently working on in a rag to avoid cutting yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46874332004515,"sku":"P00854-1","price":21.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3706\/8195\/files\/niwaki-mini-clean-mate-in-action-just-add-water-and-elbow-grease.jpg?v=1769071376"},{"product_id":"niwaki-mini-shears","title":"Niwaki Mini Shears","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini Shears, for mini jobs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact topiary shears featuring FSC-certified oak handles. \u003cspan\u003e Great for tight spots and small scale topiary where you need a bit more control - and fab for grass edging. Nice red grippy rubber sleeves over the oak handles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product_attributes_textpanel_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e425g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e370 x 136 x 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e126mm blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS60C Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFSC Oak handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Vinyl Sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themillroommercantile.com\/products\/niwaki-mini-clean-mate?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" title=\"Mini Clean Mate Rust and Sap Eraser\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki Clean Mate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erust and sap eraser\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect with\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themillroommercantile.com\/products\/camellia-oil?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Camellia Oil\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCamellia Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e… do keep them clean - dirty shears clog and the blades stick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46874332168355,"sku":"MSFSC","price":118.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3706\/8195\/files\/2_62a2d9c0-0dc5-4213-8f05-d065b6548f69.jpg?v=1786613522"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3706\/8195\/collections\/camellia-oil_144c4e38-7685-4ca7-b992-08d399942d9c.jpg?v=1786595903","url":"https:\/\/themillroommercantile.com\/collections\/august-special-offers-niwaki.oembed","provider":"The Mill Room Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}