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This high-quality hand forged Japanese pruners are made by Tobisho, a shears manufacturer located in Yamagata Prefecture, where hammer forging has been one of the local traditional arts.
Type A Hand-brazed series refers to pruning shears that have blades made with two or more brazed materials. It is said that only a few Japanese artisans master this metallurgical technology.
- Made with Yasuki Aogami Hagane: the extra sharp and sturdy steel that is perfect for cutting tools.
- Excellent in friction resistance, its cutting capacity hardly declines even under heavy use.
- Brazed by hand of professional craftsmen.
- Round-edged blades make cutting smooth and effortless.
- An attached stopper on the end of the handle facilitates a compact storage.
- Suitable for general horticultural activities.
- Avoid using on thick branches to ensure optimal performance.
- Do not twist the shears while cutting, as it may crack or otherwise damage the blade.
- Always carefully clean sap, dirt and moisture from blades after use.
- Carbon steel can be prone to corrosion, so thoroughly dry it, and store in a dry place.
- For long-storage, wrap blades with newspaper to wick away the moisture.
- Apply rust-prevention oil to the blades before storage if necessary.
- Material: Yasuki Aogami specialty steel (blades, brass brazed) / white heart malleable cast iron, high-class steel (body, brass brazed)
- Length: 200mm
- Weight: 240g
- Note: Due to the characteristics of the metal used, the blade will change color over time, and a certain amount of patina and corrosion is to be expected.
- Made in Japan
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1 review
- MMMarty M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/5/25Tobisho review
Absolutely beautiful pair of secateurs. Great high quality tool.
