[Sasaoka] Okubo traditional shears (Left-handed) [SSK030102]

Features of [Sasaoka] Okubo traditional shears (Left-handed)

• This product is for left-handed people only.
• These professional pruning shears are used by Japanese gardeners for thinning pruning.
• The shape is called the Okubo style, and is considered to be the most standard specification.
• The blade is thinner than the Kyoto type, and has a moderate back face indentation. Made from Yasuki steel blue paper (Aogami) No. 2.
• The handle wraps around to the shoulder area.
• The shape is designed to emphasize the balance felt when holding it.
• Feeling of cutting is light.

About [Sasaoka] Okubo traditional shears (Right-handed)

First of all, it is worth noting that it is very cost-effective. Although these pruning shears are made by hand through all the processes of forging, welding, and sharpening, they are very reasonably priced. The reason for this is simple: the cost of living in the Kochi area is lower than the standard price range in Japan.

Among the pruning shears made by Sasaoka factory, which makes traditional Japanese pruning shears, this is an Okubo-style product, which is considered to be the most standard type. The blade is made of blue paper steel (Aogami) No. 2, which improves sharpness and durability. The Okubo-style is recognized as a standard specification, but the origin of the name and where it was created are unclear. However, when you want traditional Japanese pruning shears, the first one you should consider is the Okubo-style.

This pruning shears is for left-handed people only. The blade and handle have the reverse three-dimensional structure as the right-handed ones, so all the normal manufacturing processes have to be reversed, and therefore the price is higher than the right-handed version. Thank you for your understanding.

Shipping and ordering information

If the item is in stock, it will be shipped within 3 business days. We usually ship the next day.
Please contact us if the item is out of stock.

About Sasaoka, the blacksmith who manufactured this product (Kochi pref)

Eiji Sasaoka, the first generation, and Satoru Sasaoka, the second generation, are the only Hasami Blacksmiths in Tosa (Hasami means clippers, scissors, shears, pruners, secateurs, etc). According to Mr. Satoru, "The Mr. Eiji has a strong spirit of challenge and has great skills. And I think that my characteristic is to work carefully." In fact, the Hasami of Sasaoka that the two of them produce are a collaboration of skill and politeness. Looking at the mallet marks and sharpening marks, you can feel the warmth of handmade. On the other hand, when you actually use it, it cuts smoothly. The Hasami and knives in particular are carefully hand-sharpened, so the blades are very beautiful. Another feature of Sasaoka Scissors Manufacturing is that they can produce a wide variety of cutlery and tools using scissors as their basic technology. At the age of 24, Mr. Eiji set up a blacksmith factory here in Ino City, Kochi Prefecture, but when he was making Hasami, neighbors asked him to make kitchen knives and farming tools. Mr. Eiji, who has a strong spirit of challenge, quickly expanded the product categories of Sasaoka.

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The notes on use about [Sasaoka] Okubo traditional shears (Left-handed)

* Please do not twist.
* please do not drop.
* Please do not use it for any purpose other than wood branches.
* It rusts for a steel part. Please wipe after use well.