[Sasaoka] Bonsai Twig Shears (Right-handed) [SSK030402]

[Sasaoka] Bonsai Twig Shears (Right-handed) [SSK030402]

Our Selling Price: 13,200JPY (not include VAT & TAX)

Weight: 170g

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Item Description

Features of [Sasaoka] Bonsai Twig Shears (Right-handed)

  • This product is for right-handed people only.
  • These products are ideal for removing buds and for bonsai with thin branches.
  • Do not cut branches to be cut with pruning shears or pruning shears.
  • Allows for even more delicate pruning than long handled twig shears, but has less power.
  • It has the same shape as standard Bonsai Twig Shears.
  • Made from Yasuki steel blue paper (Aogami) No. 2.
  • The shape is designed to emphasize the balance felt when holding it.
  • Feeling of cutting is light.

About [Sasaoka] Bonsai Twig 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.

Sasaoka factory makes traditional Japanese pruning shears, and these shears are especially specialized for removing buds and pruning intricate, thin branches. Regular pruning shears, such as the Okubo and Kyo styles, have the cutting blade close to the hand, but cannot reach far. This shape is designed to allow the blade to reach even farther than the long handled twig shears. However, as can be seen from the small size of the blade, cutting power is minimal. The blade is made of blue paper steel No. 2, which improves sharpness and durability.

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)

Sasaoka (Working scene of current Tobisho's master blacksmith, Satoru Sasaoka.)

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.

Signature

The character "英" used in the inscription is derived from Eiji's name.

The notes on use about [Sasaoka] Bonsai Twig Shears (Right-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.

Item Description

Producing district Kochi, Japan [Sasaoka]
Handedness Right-handed
Full Length about 203 mm =7.99 inch
Edge length 58 mm = 2.28 inch (From the center of a bolt to the edge of a blade)
Goods weight about 110g
Packing weight about 170g

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