SUWADA S-S1 Stainless Steel Secateurs
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SUWADA Stainless Steel Secateurs S-S1
Japanese pruning secateurs made from high-carbon stainless steel for general garden work. The stainless construction offers greater resistance to rust than carbon-steel models while retaining a regular pruning format.
At 19 cm, the S-S1 is suited to live branches up to approximately 15 mm.
Information
- Material: High-Carbon Stainless Steel
- Made in Japan
Size
- 19 cm
Cutting capacity
- Live wood: up to approximately 15 mm
In the box
- One pair of SUWADA S-S1 Stainless Steel Secateurs
- Black blade cover
Choosing between stainless and carbon steel? Read our stainless vs carbon steel secateurs guide.
Garden tool profile
At a glance
Ownership & care
Made in Japan
Clean and dry after use. Stainless steel improves corrosion resistance but still benefits from regular care.
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| Name | SUWADA S-S1 Stainless Steel Secateurs | SUWADA S-13W Classic Garden Secateurs | SUWADA S-14 Slim Garden Secateurs | Sakagen P-180 Pruning Shears |
| Price | $209.00 |
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| Best for | General pruning | General pruning | General pruning | Everyday light pruning & fresh flowers |
| Form | General-purpose secateur | Angled | Slim angled form | 18 cm ergonomic pruning shears |
| Live-wood capacity | Up to ~15 mm | Up to ~15 mm | Up to ~15 mm | Up to ~10 mm |
| Handling | Full-size | Full-size | Slimmer profile | Light elastomer handles |
| Material | High-carbon stainless steel | High-carbon steel | High-carbon steel | SK5 carbon steel + fluororesin coating |
| Why choose it | Premium corrosion-resistant option | Balanced everyday choice | Similar capacity with a slimmer feel | Light, colourful and lower-priced Japanese pruning option |
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Questions about this tool
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About Suwada
At Suwada, we have pursued aesthetic and functional excellence since 1926.
Whether we make a product ourselves or select it from a maker we trust, we look for thoughtful design, high quality and lasting usefulness — products that can make everyday life a little better.
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