Garden Tool maintenance

Q: How do I remove sap and rust safely?

Start with Yani Pika sap remover for stubborn sap buildup. If unavailable, wipe sap with isopropyl alcohol or a citrus-based cleaner , then dry. Lift red rust using a rust eraser or 600–1000 grit wet-dry paper used lightly with water, remove active rust, keep any dark patina. Dry thoroughly and finish with a thin coat

Q: What sharpening stone or file should I choose?

For most garden blades, a 1000-grit water stone is the workhorse. Add 3000–6000 grit to polish and extend edge life. Use 220–400 grit (or a coarse diamond plate) to repair chips or reset a bevel. Curved blades (sickles, secateurs) are easiest with a slipstone or rod . Hoes and edgers can be tuned with a mill file and finished on a stone.

Q: How often should I sharpen my tools?

Little and often is best. Touch up secateurs and knives every few uses (weekly in peak season). If a tool begins to push or tear instead of slicing, give it 5–10 strokes on a ~1000-grit water stone , then refine on 3000–6000 grit . Maintain the factory bevel and avoid grinders that can overheat the edge.

Keep edges sharp and tools rust-free with oils, stones, and spare parts.

Maintain your Japanese tools with camellia oil, water stones, rust erasers, and replacement springs and screws. A sharp, clean edge is safer and cuts cleaner, protecting plants and timber. Choose from practical kits and workshop-grade gear, shipped fast from Perth with local advice when you need it.

'Razorsaw' YaniPika Sap Cleaner

$18.00
1000 Grit Precision Sharpening Whetstone for Gardening Scissors

$32.00
Garden Tool Maintenance KIt

$72.00
Kespika Rust & Grime Eraser

$22.00
Camellia Oil-100ml

$18.00
Naniwa 210×65mm Gouken Deluxe Whetstone, 1000 Grit Fused Alumina, Osaka, Japan

$60.00
Naniwa 210×70×20 mm Gouken Hayabusa 4000 Grit Whetstone, Splash-and-Go, Osaka

$95.00
Grooved Flattening Stone #60

$42.00
Red Shrimp Coarse Whetstone #220 – Fast Material Removal, 210×70×20 mm

$50.00

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove sap and rust safely?

Start with Yani Pika sap remover for stubborn sap buildup. If unavailable, wipe sap with isopropyl alcohol or a citrus-based cleaner, then dry. Lift red rust using a rust eraser or 600–1000 grit wet-dry paper used lightly with water, remove active rust, keep any dark patina. Dry thoroughly and finish with a thin coat

What sharpening stone or file should I choose?

For most garden blades, a 1000-grit water stone is the workhorse. Add 3000–6000 grit to polish and extend edge life. Use 220–400 grit (or a coarse diamond plate) to repair chips or reset a bevel. Curved blades (sickles, secateurs) are easiest with a slipstone or rod. Hoes and edgers can be tuned with a mill file and finished on a stone.

How often should I sharpen my tools?

Little and often is best. Touch up secateurs and knives every few uses (weekly in peak season). If a tool begins to push or tear instead of slicing, give it 5–10 strokes on a ~1000-grit water stone, then refine on 3000–6000 grit. Maintain the factory bevel and avoid grinders that can overheat the edge.

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Garden Tool maintenance

Keep edges sharp and tools rust-free with oils, stones, and spare parts.

'Razorsaw' YaniPika Sap Cleaner

1000 Grit Precision Sharpening Whetstone for Gardening Scissors