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SPARE PARTS
$18.00
We carry a range of spare parts for your LOWE CUTTERS. Select the part you require from the drop down menu above.There are exploded parts guides for each Lowe Cutter below,...
CAMELLIA OIL
$15.00
CAMELLIA OIL is great for the protection of corrosion on your tools and blades. It is a versatile, light oil, from the seeds of the camellia tree and is acid...
TRIPOD LADDERS
$399.00
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HASEGAWA TRIPOD LADDERS are the safest, most stable and practical garden ladders available around the world today. These aluminum, tripod ladders are used all over the world by gardeners and nurserymen.
Similar to the design of the Eiffel Tower, the users weight is directed downwards and outwards, pinning the ladder to the ground. The ladders have a wide base, deep steps, a telescopic back leg, broad clawed feet and a flat top, making them incredibly safe and easy to use.
Our customers include tree surgeons, topiary specialists, institutional and estate gardeners, orchard owners, hedging contractors, landscapers and home gardeners.
Optional Rubber Feet also available, designed when working on flat ground.
NB: to view the measurements and specs of the ladders please view the chart to the left.
- Made from extruded aluminium (extremely lightweight)
- Ladder height options available - 6ft, 8ft, 10ft, 12.2ft and 16ft
- Approx weight from 8.4kg to 19kg
- Stable and adjustable 3-legged design
- Broad base and double steps
- Locking chain
- Simple and safe spring system
- Lightweight and weatherproof
- Load Bearing up to 150kg (135kg for the 16ft)
- Certified to european safety standards
- Made in Japan
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
HEDGE SHEARS
$135.00
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These hedge shears are very user friendly and easy to work with and are designed for tough hedges to light compact specialist topiary work.
We have four OKATSUNE HEDGE SHEARS available.
With a length of 530mm, handle length of 300mm, approximate weight of 800g, and a blade length of 145mm, the Okatsune O216 short handle/short blade hedge shears are great for pruning in tight spaces and ideal for topiary and gardens, because you can get up close to the work.
With a length of 560mm, handle length of 300mm, approximate weight of 800g, and a blade length of 175mm, the Okatsune O217 short handle/medium blade hedge shears are great for pruning in tight spaces and ideal for topiary and gardens, because you can get up close to the work. The O217 blades are 30mm longer than the O216, and therefore can penetrate deeper and cut faster.
With a length of 770mm, handle length of 500mm, approximate weight of 1000g, and a blade length of 175mm, the Okatsune O205 long handle/medium blade hedge shears give you great reach, and can easily penetrate deep into the hedge and also enable you to cut lower without having to bend.
With a length of 780mm, handle length of 500mm, approximate weight of 1050g, and a blade length of 200mm, the Okastune O230 long handle/long blade hedge shears give you slightly more reach than the O205 model, but can also easily penetrate deep into the hedge and enable you to cut lower without having to bend.
The range of Okatsune hedge shears are made with the highest quality Japanese steel, are razor sharp, have hard wooden handles, and come with a leather blade sheath. These hedge shears are without doubt, the best hedge shears we have every seen.
- Made in Japan
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
- There are full replacement parts available.
SHARPENING STONE - Wet
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The OKATSUNE SHARPENING STONE is a 600 grit wet stone, designed for your standard garden tools such as secateurs, snips, hedge shears and loppers. To use the wet stone, first soak...
KNIFE SHARPENING GUIDE
$30.00
High quality knives should always be sharpened on stones, and if sharpened correctly you should have a consistent bevel along the length of the blade. Holding this bevel is the...
CAMELLIA OIL - 100% Pure
$46.00
This 100% PURE CAMELLIA OIL is made in Japan by Kurobara, and is cold pressed by a raw squeezing method of the wild harvested seeds of the Camellia tree flower....
BOCHO PETTY - Japanese Style
$132.00
The TADAFUSA BOCHO PETTY is a small knife and perfect for vegetables and fruit, garlic, oinions and herbs. Our friendly Nelson Chef Matt Bouterey also recommends it for kids as quality sharp...
SPARE PARTS
$2.00
We carry a range of spare parts for your OKATSUNE SECATEURS, OKATSUNE SNIPS, and OKATSUNE HEDGE SHEARS. Select the part you require from the drop down menu above.If the spare part you...
SECATEURS
$67.00
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These high quality pruners are forged by a unique method from the finest Japanese steel.
We have three OKATSUNE SECATEURS available, all suitable of cutting branches up to 25mm.
With a length of 180mm and an approximate weight of only 180g, the Okatsune 101 secateurs are the most compact of the three models and most suited to smaller hands.
With a length of 200mm and an approximate weight of only 230g, the Okatsune 103 secateurs are the most popular in the range.
With a length of 210mm and an approximate weight of only 235g, the Okatsune 104 secateurs are better suited to larger hands.
The razor sharp blades on all three pruners enable you to effortlessly cut through such things as shrubs, roses, fruit trees, and creepers. They are ideal for general gardening, horticultural, and nursery work.
NB: For information on how to sharpen your Okatsune Secateurs, please view the guide to the left.
- Made in Japan
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
- There are full replacement parts available. CLICK HERE to view the parts guide.
SECATEURS
$90.00
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CASTELLARI S.R.L have been manufacturing high quality horticulture tools for over 30 years.
The CASTELLARI SECATEURS have an indentation in the blade that cuts down friction and thus increases penetration, while the striking forged aluminium counter-blade allows you vto perform clean cuts even after months of work. The whole effect and the stroke of the blade against the counter-blade considerably cuts down wrist kickback.
The ergonomic swept-back handles are designed to further reduce the impact of wrist kick that can be an issue for the commercial user. It has proved immensely popular in the vineyards and olive groves. The lightweight construction belies the powerful clean cutting actionWe have two CASTELLARI SECATEURS available.
With a length of 21cm, a cutting capacity up to 25mm, and an approximate weight of only 220g, the ERGO secateurs are extremely light and easy to use.
With a length of 19cm, a cutting capacity up to 22mm, and an approximate weight of only 165g, the MINI secateurs are extremely light and easy to use.
Both secateurs are the lightest in their categories, and this is achieved thanks to the weight reduction that is only possible with forged products. These secateurs are suitable for all types of cutting: viticulture, fruit harvesting, olive harvesting and gardening.- Made in Italy
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
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HORI HORI - Weeder
$63.00
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The MARUYOSHI HORI HORI WEEDER (or soil knife) is a great tool for the garden and has a heavy serrated multi-purpose steel blade for gardening jobs such as digging or cutting, all round weeding, bulb planting, and general subterranean rumaging.
Available in either 170mm large or 120mm mini sizes.
- Made from high carbon steel
- 170mm Large approx weight 300g
- 120mm Mini approx weight 100g
- Length 900mm
- The blades are tempered to give long lasting durability
- Made in Japan
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
Gift Card
$10.00
Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them?Give them the gift of choice with a Silky Store gift card. Gift cards are delivered by email and contain...
BOCHO SANTOKU - Japanese Style
$146.00
The TADAFUSA BOCHO SANTOKU is one of our most popular Japanese Chef knives due to it's versatility and honesty. With the razor-sharp edges you’ll easily achieve super-skinny slices of onions, tomatoes and...
BOCHO GYUTO - Japanese Style
$185.00
The TADAFUSA BOCHO GYUTO is a multi purpose knife with meat cutting bias. Gyuto translates to 'cow sword' and is commonly referred to as the butchers knife. A great choice for...
HOCHO BREAD SLICER - European Style
$219.00
The TADAFUSA HOCHO BREAD SLICER is unique in that it has a small serrated area at the tip for establishing the cut and the rest of the blade is un-serrated....
ANVIL CUTTER - LO 3305 (75mm cut length)
$92.00
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The LOWE ANVIL CUTTERS are robust and extremely versatile for industry and trade and are suitable for the widest variety of materials.
Without stop faces, the Lowe 3305 Cutters are great for wood, plastic and rubber materials, and have a 75mm length of cut. They are indispensable for auto manufacturing, leather industry, drainage technology and workshop installations.
- Length 245mm
- Length of cut 75mm
- Cutting capacity up to 40mm
- Weight 340g
- Exceptional strength and balance
- Superior finish quality
- Made in Germany
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
- There are full replacement Lowe blades, anvils, handles, and screw sets available. Click the link below and view the exploded parts guide to see which part you require.
LOWE 3305 SPARE PARTS
ANVIL CUTTER - LO 1105 (40mm cut length)
$65.00
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The LOWE ANVIL CUTTERS are robust and extremely versatile for industry and trade and are suitable for the widest variety of materials.
Without stop faces, the Lowe 1105 Cutters are great for all materials (except for metal), and have a 40mm length of cut. They are indispensable for auto manufacturing, leather industry, drainage technology and workshop installation. and give an easy and clean cut in wood, plastic, rubber, leather and many more materials.
- Length 200mm
- Length of cut 40mm
- Cutting capacity up to 25mm
- Weight 295g
- Exceptional strength and balance
- Superior finish quality
- Made in Germany
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
- There are full replacement Lowe blades, anvils, handles, and screw
sets available. Click the link below and view the exploded parts guide to see which part you require.
LOWE 1105 SPARE PARTS
ANVIL CUTTER - LO 5105 (25mm cut length)
$60.00
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The LOWE ANVIL CUTTERS are robust and extremely versatile for industry and trade and are suitable for the widest variety of materials.
Without stop faces, the Lowe 5105 Cutters are great for all materials (except for metal), and have a 25mm length of cut. They are indispensable for auto manufacturing, leather industry, drainage technology and workshop installation, and give an easy and clean cut in wood, plastic, rubber, leather and many more materials.
All parts are separately available and can be replaced easily.
- Length 175mm
- Length of cut 25mm
- Cutting capacity up to 16mm
- Weight 175g
- Exceptional strength and balance
- Superior finish quality
- Made in Germany
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
- There are full replacement Lowe blades, anvils, handles, and screw sets available. Click the link below and view the exploded parts guide to see which part you require.
LOWE 5105 SPARE PARTS
SNIPS
$25.00
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These high quality snips are specially designed for thinning of plants, harvesting vegetables and fruit, and cutting flowers.
Our range consists of four OKATSUNE SNIPS, each with their own use.
With a length of 160mm, approximate weight of 110g, and a blade length of 25mm, the Okatsune 301 short curved nose snips are specially designed for harvesting vegetables and fruit. The wide single bevel edge curved blades are stiffer than the needle point blades, and provide good strength and prevent damage to fruit, flowers, and your hands. These snips are not designed for cutting thick branches.
With a length of 190mm, approximate weight of 110g, and a blade length of 45mm, the Okatsune 304 long pointed needle nose snips are specially designed for picking flowers and herbs, and deadheading. The double beveled edge blades help facilitate cutting stalks and being pointed, ensure you can reach into the tightest spaces. These snips are not designed for cutting hard (woody) stems.
With a length of 190mm, approximate weight of 118g, and a blade length of 45mm, the Okatsune 306 long rounded nose snips are specially designed for cutting very soft stems. The round tips prevent damage to fruit, flowers, and your hands, and are also suitable for cutting rope and paper. These snips are not designed for cutting hard (woody) stems.
With a length of 180mm, approximate weight of 105g, and a blade length of 35mm, the Okatsune 307 short pointed nose snips are specially designed for cutting through harder (woody) stems when harvesting vegetables and fruit, and are great for thinning the likes of grapes, pears and apples.
- Made in Japan
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
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POLE LOPPERS
$320.00
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The CASTELLARI POLE LOPPERS are professional telescopic 'tree-top' loppers with a cord pulley activation. The special curvature of the blade allows the lopper head to grip the branch during cutting and reduces friction, making pruning faster and easier. The blades have a cutting capacity of up to 45mm, and the poles are made from Aluminium and are light and resistant.
We have the Castellari Pole Lopper available in either the 2 - 4m or 2 - 6m lengths, and also options for the Pole only or Pole Lopper Head only.
- Approximate weight 820g
- Cutting capacity up to 45mm
- Made in Italy
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
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LOPPERS
$167.00
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Castellari s.r.l. have been manufacturing high quality horticulture tools for over 30 years. The L.I. technology draws from the combination of three of Italy’s best smitheries.
The CASTELLARI L.I. LOPPER is unique by way of its design, the special lever cutting action, counter blade operation, and the weight to size ratio. The lightweight design, strength & reduced cutting effort allows for continuous pruning of fruit trees, grapevines & kiwifruit.
Even with constant use, there is minimal wear on the lever components including the hardened pivot bolts and bushes, and the blades will provide a long lasting cutting edge, requiring only an occasional light hone.
The anvil or counter blade is made from forged aluminium alloy and is designed to reduce cutting blade wear and provide strength. The handles are made from a heavy-duty aluminium race-track extrusion together with highly visible non-slip grips.
We have four CASTELLARI LOPPERS available.
The two straight blade loppers are;
Potatore 60cm
With 600mm long handles, a cutting capacity up to 45mm, and an approximate weight of 960g, the CASTELLARI POTATORE 60cm is a very compact ultra lightweight lopper, ideal for any user who would like to make the pruning day more productive and easier. The pointed head allows easy access into tight spaces and often saves changing to secateurs. Suitable for pruning fruit trees, citrus and ideal for grapevines & Kiwifruit.
Tucano M 80cm
With 800mm long handles, a cutting capacity up to 50mm, and an approximate weight of 1165g, the CASTELLARI TUCANO M80 is ideal for orchard pruning either from the ground, ladder or hydra ladder. The lightness of the lopper head is particularly apparent when long reaching and will improve productivity by reducing the onset of fatiguemmm
The two curve blade loppers are:
Tucano C 60cm
With 600mm long handles, a cutting capacity up to 50mm, and an approximate weight of 1015g, the CASTELLARI TUCANO C60 lopper gives its best in medium to thick cuts and the curvature of the blade and counter-blade prevents the branch from slipping out and the blade hollow increases penetration.
Tucano C 80cm
With 800mm long handles, a cutting capacity up to 50mm, and an approximate weight of 1190g, the CASTELLARI TUCANO C80 lopper gives its best in medium to thick cuts and the curvature of the blade and counter-blade prevents the branch from slipping out and the blade hollow increases penetration.
*For your ongoing lopper maintenance, please view the image above or download the pdf version here, and contact us to discuss further if you need to.
To help identify where each bolt, locking nut or bush is located, view the exploded lopper head view above or download the pdf version here.
- Hot dropped forged blade and lever made from high quality steel
- The blade is precisely tempered and hardened to Rockwell scale 58, the highest level for optimum cutting performance and durability.
- Made in Italy
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
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SPARE PARTS - LOPPERS
$5.00
We carry a range of spare parts for the CASTELLARI POTATORE, CASTELLARI TUCANO M80, CASTELLARI TUCANO C60 and CASTELLARI TUCANO C80 loppers. Select the part you require from the drop...
PNEUMATIC SHEAR - Victory
$408.00
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At only 510g, the CAMPAGNOLA VICTORY is the best power to weight ratio pneumatic shear in the entire Campagnola range. It has a co-moulded rubber hand grip and ergonomic trigger, and doesn't tire the operator. And thanks to the carbon choice, it doesn't freeze. It's fast, precise, and powerful, and more than 15% stronger than the old Super Star 2.
Recommended for use in the Stone Fruit and Vineyard industries.
- Maximum cut up to 32mm
- Pole mountable
- Short stroke valve not to tire the operator
- Co-moulding of anti-slipping rubber
- Joint connection of trigger and guard for quick disassembling
- Active and Passive safety device
- Upper protection to prevent impurities from entering
- Carbon techno-polymer body
- Easy maintenance
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
POUCH - Okatsune Secateur and Saw
$42.00
The OKATSUNE DOUBLE POUCH is a leather pouch that can be attached to your belt, designed to fit a folding saw and most OKATSUNE SECATEURS.
POUCH - Okatsune Secateur
$28.00
The OKATSUNE SINGLE POUCH is a simple, traditional leather pouch that can be attached to your belt, designed to fit most OKATSUNE SECATEURS.
POUCH - Lowe Cutter
$25.00
The LOWE CUTTER POUCH is a simple, traditional pouch with a spring that be attached to your belt, designed to fit most LOWE INDUSTRIAL CUTTERS.
FILE - Diamond Sharpener
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The EZE LAP DIAMOND SHARPENER is built with superior materials and technology, lasts for a very long time, and is ideal for scissors, fishhooks, knives and tools of all descriptions.
FLAX CUTTER
$30.00
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The MARUYOSHI FLAX CUTTER is a great hand tool for cutting all fibrous plants, like flax and cabbage tree leaves. It is not a wood saw, and the serrated blade only works when you are pulling the blade back towards yourself.
- Made from high carbon steel
- Approx weight 100g
- The blade is tempered to give long lasting durability
- The tool has a special back bar designed to add even more strength to the blade
- Made in Japan
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
GRUBBER - Short Handle
$35.00
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The MARUYOSHI GARDEN GRUBBER (or Hoe) is a strong short handled tool that's great for ground work, and available in both Right and Left Hand options.
- Made from high carbon steel
- Approx weight 200g
- The blades are tempered to give long lasting durability
- The tools have a special back bar designed to add even more strength to the blade
- Made in Japan
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
HOCHO SANTOKU - European Style
$207.00
The TADAFUSA HOCHO SANTOKU is one of our most popular Japanese Chef knives due to it's versatility and honesty. With the razor-sharp edges you’ll easily achieve super-skinny slices of onions,...
RUBBER FEET
$40.00
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Optional RUBBER FEET for your Hasegawa Ladder, designed when working on flat ground such as concrete, indoor floors, etc.
Available either as a set of 3 or individual.
- Made in Japan
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
- Made in Japan
SICKLE
$97.00
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The Okatsune sickle has a 150mm long curved blade and 335mm long handle and is designed for cutting flowers and grass and for weeding.
- Made in Japan
- Limited 12 month manufacturers fault warranty
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SPARE PARTS - TAPE TOOL SYSTEM
$21.00
We carry a range of spare parts for your TAPE TOOL FASTENING SYSTEMS. Select the part you require from the drop down menu above.If the spare part you need is not...
SPARE PARTS - TOMATO TRELLISING SYSTEM
$128.00
We carry a range of spare parts for your TOMATO TRELLISING SYSTEM. Select the part you require from the drop down menu above.If the spare part you need is not listed...
TOMATO TRELLISING SYSTEM
$3,450.00
- The Agrifast by Simes TOMATO TRELLISING SYSTEM is an innovative plant staking system for greenhouse crops - it ties the plants onto the twine using galvanised metallic Agrifast V46 staples. This new tool allows a variety of crops to be tied swiftly and simply, making it the most efficient machine available in the market.
The TomSystem was originally developed for use with tomato plants. However, it was quickly identified that the system was equally effective when used with cucumbers, peppers and aubergines. It provides a variety of benefits to increase productivity and profitability.
Key advantages and benefis include:
- No specialized training is required – users can be proficient in the greenhouse within 1 – 2 weeks
- Clipping is faster (up to 50% more efficient than other traditional methods once proficient)
- Reduces fatigue on the operator
- Reduces labour costs by up to 40%
- The battery will last a full day
- Clips are healthier on the plant – Tomsystem prevents stem breakage and damage to plants
- Can hold plants in place in excess of 8kg
- The V46 clips used in the Tomsystem are biodegradable
- Limited 12 month manufacturers warranty
To check out the TomSystem in use take a look at the video link below:
- New TomSystem V2
Technical Information - Agrifast Model TT235 Electronic Fastening Tool:
Battery - Li-ion
Range - 8 hours +
Recharge time - 2 hours
Backpack weight - 2kg
Handpiece weight - 1kg
Technical Information - Agrifast V46 Series Trellising Staples:
Quantity per box - 6,000
Maximum clip closure - 22mm
Clip diameter - 1.39mm
About the Agrifast by Simes TomSystem:
The TomSystem was designed by Spanish company Agrifast, a subsidiary of Grupodesa, which is one of Europe’s leading industrial groups in the fastenings sector. Following extensive trials in Holland the original Version 1 model was launched commercially in late 2012. Following further development, and reacting to great feedback from end users, the new TomSystem V 2.0 was released in 2017. The new V 2.0 model is 350gm lighter and more ergonomic then it’s predecessor making it much easier to use.
