Crean Mate Rust and Sap Eraser

Crean Mate Rust and Sap EraserI was really sceptical of these little rubber blocks when I first used them. I'm now a complete convert and use them on anything metal that needs a light clean up. They are a fine grit embedded in a rubber block and are perfect for removing rust and sap from blades, especially secateurs and shears Dip one end of the block into some water for a few seconds (you don't need to soak it like a wet stone.) Then use the Crean Mate as you would a rubber. It

They are the best of the best from around the world – Japanese Secateurs and tool box from Niwaki

We often get asked about the best way to clean a garment that's had Otter Wax fabric wax applied to it

*We hate to have to state this - but please be aware this Niwaki Holster is sold empty

5 UK Sizing

These are a standard size and readily available

With Opinel having introduced their own maintenance oil I thought it made sense to put together a kit of their maintenance products

Serrations grab and cut materials easily

(He'd gone into a local Independent hardware shop with Louise and chosen it himself as something I would like

The Crean Mate block is 6

Phillips Screwdriver

but we have made a leather sheath for them and these can be purchased separately here

Louise uses hers in the greenhouse and when she's out picking crops from the patch