[Sasaoka] Right-Handed Okubo Style Ueki-Basami 200mm (7.9") Aogami No.2 [SSK030101]

Why Choose [Sasaoka] Right-Handed Okubo Style Ueki-Basami 200mm (7.9") Aogami No.2?

Whether you're a professional gardener or simply someone who takes pride in caring for your plants, the [Sasaoka] Okubo-Style Traditional Shears will become an indispensable tool in your collection. Designed with precision and balance in mind, these shears are one of a perfect example of Japanese craftsmanship at its finest.

• Crafted for Right-Handed Use: Exclusively for right-handed users, ensuring ergonomic comfort.
• Trusted by Professionals: A favorite tool among Japanese gardeners, ideal for thinning and delicate pruning.
• Iconic Okubo-Style Design: Known as the most standard specification in Japanese pruning shears.
• Superior Blade Quality: Features a thinner blade than Kyoto-style shears with a moderate back-face indentation, crafted from premium Yasuki steel blue paper (Aogami) No. 2 for outstanding sharpness and durability.
• Perfectly Balanced Handle: A wraparound handle design that ensures a natural balance and lightweight cutting experience.
• Smooth Cutting Performance: Designed for a light and effortless pruning experience.

Why These Shears Offer Outstanding Value

Handcrafted through every step of forging, welding, and sharpening, these shears deliver exceptional quality while remaining surprisingly affordable. Located in Ino City, Kochi Prefecture—an area with a lower cost of living—Sasaoka combines master craftsmanship with cost efficiency, ensuring you get premium tools without a premium price tag. If you're looking for a quintessentially Japanese pruning tool, the Okubo-Style should be your go-to choice.

The Legacy of Sasaoka: Masters of Hasami (shears)

Sasaoka is one of the most respected blacksmith workshops in Tosa, renowned for their skill and dedication to their craft. Founded by Eiji Sasaoka, the spirit of challenge and perfection lives on in his successor, Satoru Sasaoka. Together, they’ve built a reputation for creating scissors and tools that embody precision, durability, and warmth.

Beyond pruning shears, Sasaoka's innovations extend to kitchen knives, farming tools, and more, making them a versatile name in Japanese blacksmithing. Each piece carries the legacy of handmade excellence, with fine hammer and sharpening marks that tell a story of care and skill.

Care Instructions for Your Shears

To preserve the exceptional quality of your [Sasaoka] Okubo-Style Shears, follow these care tips:

• Do not twist the shears to avoid damage.
• Handle with care—dropping the shears may affect their precision.
• Use only for pruning wood branches to maintain blade integrity.
• Wipe the steel parts dry after use to prevent rusting.

Shipping Information

If the item is in stock, it will be shipped within 3 business days. Orders are typically shipped the next day. If the item is out of stock, please contact us for availability.

Signature of Excellence

The character "英" engraved on the blade is a tribute to Eiji Sasaoka, the founder of this remarkable lineage of blacksmiths. Owning a pair of Sasaoka shears means carrying a piece of this history into your daily life.