{"title":"Staff Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of our personal favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maruyoshi-flax-cutter","title":"FLAX CUTTER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMARUYOSHI FLAX CUTTER\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great hand tool for cutting all fibrous plants, like flax leaves, cabbage tree leaves, toe toe and pampas. PLEASE NOTE - this is not a wood saw, and the serrated blade only works when you are pulling the blade back towards yourself. It is not designed to be operated in a saw cutting motion (back and forward) and for best results, hold the plant in one hand and draw the blade back with the other hand in a slicing motion. Always take care however, the blades are extremely sharp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Maruyoshi_Flax_Cutter_User_Guide_2dc2ee06-6900-431e-a167-d3c4afcb3cac.pdf?v=1698098247\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Maruyoshi Flax Cutter User Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to find out how to use your Maruyoshi Flax Cutter the correct way. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClick here to learn how Gy and Krista at Kentishman hops in the Moutere Valley have \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maruyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Flax Cutter (# MAR001)","offer_id":44432326721578,"sku":"MAR 001","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Flax_Cutter_PNG_77550f54-53d7-4a8f-b11f-11bbb9b7d501.webp?v=1779240382"},{"product_id":"loppers-c200-potatore-60cm-1","title":"LOPPERS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastellari (s.r.l.) have been manufacturing high quality horticulture tools for over 30 years, and their technology draws from the combination of three of Italy's best smitheries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe four \u003cstrong\u003eCASTELLARI LOPPERS\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer are unique by way of their design, the special lever cutting action, counter blade operation, and the weight to size ratio. The lightweight design, strength \u0026amp; reduced cutting effort allows for continuous pruning of fruit trees, grapevines \u0026amp; kiwifruit. And 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Catellari Loppers User Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Castellari_Lopper_User_Guide.pdf?v=1630537562\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLICK HERE\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to find out how to use your Castellari Loppers the correct way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castellari","offers":[{"title":"Potatore (# C 200)","offer_id":21182426972219,"sku":"C 200","price":140.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tucano M80 (# C 210)","offer_id":44276980088874,"sku":"C 210","price":160.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tucano C60 (# C 211)","offer_id":44276980121642,"sku":"C 211","price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tucano C80 (# C 212)","offer_id":44276980154410,"sku":"C 212","price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Castellari_Tucano_C60_60cm.jpg?v=1777499365"},{"product_id":"bocho-santoku-japanese-style","title":"BOCHO SANTOKU - Japanese Style","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTADAFUSA BOCHO SANTOKU\u003c\/strong\u003e is one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof our most popular Japanese Chef knives due to its versatility and honesty. With the razor-sharp edges you'll easily achieve super-skinny slices of onions, tomatoes and other diced vegetables. According to our favourite chef's these knives have fantastic balance and are easy to work with all day long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Santoku is a larger knife great for slicing, dicing, and chopping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eJapanese style:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the traditional Japanese range of hand forged blue carbon steel knives by Tadafusa, the carbon core of these knives is sandwiched between two layers of blue carbon steel that have been left with a rustic or nashiji (pear skin) finish. This helps prevent food from sticking to the blade when slicing items (and also offers a unique look). The carbon steel blades hold a keen edge and are exceptionally sharp and are deliberately left unfinished as the imperfections reduce suction, allowing food to fall freely from the blade. It also allows the knife to cut with less resistance. The handles are crafted from Burnt Chestnut and have a plastic ferrule. This wood is moisture resistant and also resistant to bacteria. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"Santoku (# TF S-28)","offer_id":44432322658346,"sku":"TF S-28","price":179.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/products\/santoku_website.jpg?v=1763331961"},{"product_id":"outback-pocketboy-medium-teeth-professional","title":"OUTBACK POCKETBOY - Medium Teeth Professional","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSILKY POCKETBOY OUTBACK \u003c\/strong\u003esaw is one of a new line of folding saws from Silky. These saws have been designed primarily for outdoor and hunting use and can cut both wood and bone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe saws feature a new black plating technology that allows the entire blade, including the teeth, to be coated with a unique and highly durable nickel and tin blend that provides longer blade life and improved cutting performance (particularly useful when cutting through bone).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe saws also have a new handle design which is made from a wood and plastic composite material that provides superior grip when working in both wet and dry conditions, or with oily substances such as animal fat and meat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese saws are available in either the Pocketboy 170mm size, or the larger \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/collections\/folding-saws\/products\/gomboy-outback-large-teeth-professional\" title=\"Silky Gomboy Outback\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGomboy 240mm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Curve Blade and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/collections\/folding-saws\/products\/bigboy-outback-extra-large-teeth-professional\" title=\"Silky Bigboy Outback\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBigboy 360mm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Curve Blade options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Pocketboy Outback folding saws come in a convenient hard plastic case that makes it easy and safe to transport and protect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Silky_User_Guide.pdf?v=1630472481\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Silky Folding Saw User Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Silky_User_Guide.pdf?v=1630472481\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Silky Folding Saw User Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to find out how to use your Silky Folding Saw the correct way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silky","offers":[{"title":"170mm Length (# 750-17)","offer_id":44432320757802,"sku":"750-17","price":67.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/products\/OutbackPocketboyWebsite.jpg?v=1774391198"},{"product_id":"super-accel-curve-large-teeth-professional","title":"SUPER ACCEL CURVE - Large Teeth Professional","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSILKY SUPER ACCEL LARGE TEETH\u003c\/strong\u003e is now available in a CURVE BLADE option!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Super Accel saw is \u003cspan\u003ea lightweight, razor-tooth 210mm folding saw, especially designed for aggressive cutting needs. The blade easily locks into two different angle positions for easy cutting, with the first position used for most cutting jobs. The second position is designed for under-cuts or confined and unusual pruning positions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Super Accel Curve also features the all-new GOKAI-ME teeth that are perfectly designed to remove remaining saw dust from the cut quicker. And the Electroless Nickel Plating coats the entire blade, including the teeth, giving the blade stronger rust resistance. The Super Accel Curve also has a new rubber grip, designed for complete comfort and performance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRated as one of the finest crafted folding hand saws available, the Super Accel has consistently been a popular choice of arborists and gardeners worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Silky_User_Guide.pdf?v=1630472481\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Silky Folding Saw User Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Silky_User_Guide.pdf?v=1630472481\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Silky Folding Saw User Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to find out how to use your Silky Folding Saw the correct way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silky","offers":[{"title":"Super Accel Curve - 210mm (# 728-21)","offer_id":44432317284394,"sku":"728-21","price":76.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Super_Accel_Curve_Large_Teeth_Sharpr.webp?v=1778547106"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sharpr.co.nz\/collections\/staff-picks.oembed","provider":"Sharpr - Tools For Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}