Japanese Traditional Bonsai Scissors 7 inch (180 mm) - Yasugi Steel

About this item

• 【Specification】Size: L7.09× W3.94× H0.67inch (L180× W100× H17mm) | Blade Length: 2.17 in (55 mm) | Weight: 6.17 oz (175 g) | Material: YCS3 Alloy Tool Steel ※YCS is a trademark of Hitachi Metals, Ltd. | Origin: Made in Japan
• 【Made in Japan by 3rd generation of artisans】Real Japanese bonsai tools handforged by third generation of bonsai tools artisans in the city of Sanjo, in Niigata Prefecture. Sanjo is known since 17th century for the metalwork skills of their artisans and blacksmiths in cutlery, gardening tools and bonsai scissors.
• 【Yasugi Specialty Steel】Bonsai tools made of Yasugi Specialty Steel, a unique steel produced only in Japan. Yasuki steel is made in the Hitachi Metals plant in Shimane prefecture (Japan). It is created by combining iron and steel, removing impurities (phosphorus, sulfur, etc) that reduce sharpness, and forging and rolling the steel many times with hot processing. The characteristic Yasugi Steel tools are extra strong, wear-resistant and long-lasting sharp tools.
• 【General Purpose, Beginner friendly】Made of Yasugi steel blades, the scissors are ideal for general purpose tasks (branch and root pruning and trimming, deadheading, shoot and leaf cutting) and for beginners in both gardening and bonsai. It can easily cut a diameter of up to about 1/2 inches. Uses also include ikebana and general gardening work.
• 【Butterfly Handle, Golden Engraving, GIft Box】Large and looped handle (also called butterfly handle), very close to the blade, that fits comfortably in your hand, allowing for a better ergonomic control. With a beautiful golden engraving of our brand name in traditional Japanese kanji characters, the scissors come in an elegant black box, making it ideal for gifts.
• 【Clean Cut, Sharp Edge】With a short rounded but pointed edge, it severs fibers cleanly resulting in better water absorption and less scarring. The length of the blade makes it ideal for general and detailed work, but not suitable for extremely thick branches or roots. *Tips of the scissors might crossed a bit. This is not a defect of the product and can be easily adjusted.