Curved tweezers with spatula in steel 210 mm

What it is used for

This is the tool that always stays on the workbench. The curved tip reaches into dense canopies without disturbing the branches and lets you remove dead leaflets, dry needles, excess moss, scale insects and other pests; the curve means you don't have to bend your wrist when working beneath the foliage pads. At the other end, the spatula is used when repotting to free the sides of the root ball from the pot wall and to firm fresh soil around the roots.

It is also handy for arranging the anchoring wires across the bottom of the pot.

Technical features

• Material: steel
• Overall length: 210 mm
• Tip: curved, internally serrated for a secure grip
• Opposite end: flat spatula for root ball and soil
• Body with central non-slip knurling
• Production: Made in China

Who it is for

It suits any level: beginners find it convenient because it replaces two tools, while long-time growers reach for it every time they open a pot. The 210 mm length is a sensible compromise, long enough to reach deep into the canopy of a medium-sized bonsai without being unwieldy on shohin.

In everyday practice it comes into play when cleaning the surface of the root mass, thinning dry leaves after defoliation, checking for pests and throughout the repotting process, from loosening the root ball to settling the substrate between the roots. We recommend always drying it after use, as damp soil left on the spatula will mark the steel.

What is included

• 1 curved steel tweezers with spatula, 210 mm