{"product_id":"toyama-hamono-r3-rust-eraser-pruning-shears","title":"Toyama Hamono R3 Rust Eraser for Pruning Shears","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA soft, lightly abrasive block that lifts plant sap, dirt and rust from shears and scissors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSap and grime build up on blades and slow every cut, and carbon steel left damp will spot with rust. Toyama Hamono’s R3 eraser is a soft, rubber-like block with a light abrasive that removes plant sap, dirt and rust from shears and scissors. Its thin profile slips into narrow gaps around the blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toyama Hamono (Sanjo, Niigata, Japan; founded 1861)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e R3 Rust Eraser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tool cleaning block (rust eraser)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, rubber-like, lightly abrasive block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant sap, dirt and rust from shears and scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin, to reach narrow gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e R3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves plant sap, dirt and rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, rubber-like block with a light abrasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin enough to reach narrow gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for shears and scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan by Toyama Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick clean after pruning sappy plants such as roses, conifers and fruit trees, and removing light rust from carbon-steel shears. Compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/toyama-hamono-r2-slim-shear-sharpening-stone\"\u003eToyama Hamono R2 Slim Shear Sharpening Stone, #320\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpening: the eraser cleans; use the R2 whetstone to restore an edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep pitting or heavy corrosion on old tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and we look for tools that earn a place in the house as well as the garden. Toyama Hamono was founded in 1861 in Sanjo, Niigata, a city with a long tradition of metalworking, and still forges its shears by the traditional tanzo method. Its work has been recognized with the Good Design Award and as Sustainable Garden Product of the Show at the 2023 Melbourne International Flower \u0026amp; Garden Show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it dry and store it indoors with your tools. Rinse off grit and let it dry before putting it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the R3 rust eraser remove?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant sap, dirt and rust from shears and scissors. It is a soft, rubber-like block with a light abrasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill the R3 rust eraser scratch my blades?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is only lightly abrasive and made for maintaining Toyama Hamono’s own shears. Rub gently along the blade and wipe clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the R3 rust eraser reach between the blades?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its thin profile lets it reach narrow gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the R3 rust eraser sharpen as well?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It cleans; for sharpening, use the R2 sharpening stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is the R3 rust eraser made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, by Toyama Hamono of Sanjo, Niigata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior and garden designers, architects, contractors and builders can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on Toyama Hamono and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs and finish swatches. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Buying several pairs for a landscaping crew, a florist studio or client gifts? Contact us with models and quantities and we’ll confirm availability and lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final, so check the size and specifications above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does the R3 rust eraser remove?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Plant sap, dirt and rust from shears and scissors. 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