A long, slim wick trimmer in satin black that reaches right down inside a candle jar, where ordinary scissors cannot go, and cuts the wick back to the ideal 1 cm. A small tray built into the head catches the trimmed end so it never drops into the wax. It works on cotton and wooden wicks alike, and trimming regularly helps a candle burn evenly and last longer, which makes this a thoughtful thing to give alongside a favourite candle.

Trim after every four hours of burning: put the flame out, let the candle cool to room temperature, then hold the trimmer at a 45 degree angle to the wick and cut it to 1 cm. Made from coated stainless steel, which resists corrosion and will last for years. It measures 18 cm long and 6 cm wide.