Niwaki Garden Tools and Cutlery

Niwaki is a renowned British brand established in 2007 by Jake Hobson. While studying sculpture in Japan, Hobson was inspired by traditional Japanese topiary and pruning techniques (niwaki), which led him to introduce authentic Japanese craftsmanship—notably tripod ladders, secateurs, pruning shears, and garden knives—to the West.

Although founded, based, and headquartered in Dorset, United Kingdom, Niwaki sources its flagship items directly from skilled blacksmiths, craftsmen, and specialized factories primarily located in traditional tool-making regions of Japan, such as Sanjo and Miki. Some secondary accessories and apparel may be manufactured across other international locations.

In Australia, Niwaki tools are widely distributed through boutique garden centres, specialized tool retailers, and outdoor living suppliers. The brand remains privately held by Niwaki Limited and its founders in the UK, without corporate conglomerate ownership.