{"title":"Kyoto-Style Branch \u0026 Bud Shears (Kiribashi)","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sakura-kyoto-style-kiribashi-gardening-shears-total-length-blade-230mm-77mm-long-narrow-blade-yasuki-white-paper-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-blade-twisted-blade-rivet-joint","title":"SAKURA Kyoto Style Kiribashi Gardening Shears Total Length \u0026 Blade: 230mm\/77mm Long-Narrow Blade \/ Yasuki White Paper Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch \/ Hollow Ground Blade \/ Twisted Blade \/ Rivet Joint]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional hand-forged Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiribashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gardening shear featuring a narrow approx. 77mm blade forged from high-grade Yasugi Shirogami (White Paper) steel. Renowned for their exceptionally smooth action, these versatile shears feature thick, durable blades with a narrow profile designed to easily reach into dense foliage and intricate branch work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Yasugi Shirogami Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Forged from traditional White Paper steel for superior edge sharpness, exceptional durability, and easy resharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHollow-Ground Blade (Urasuki):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features a precision-crafted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e concave back design that minimizes sap friction, ensuring smooth, effortless cutting movement and clean plant healing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow \u0026amp; Long-Blade Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The slim blade shape allows effortless access into tight, overcrowded spaces without damaging surrounding buds or stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; Reliable Handling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers natural, balanced leverage with a smooth movement that makes it an excellent, easy-to-handle tool for fine pruning and gardening work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SAKURA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kiribashi Shears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 230 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length (Pivot to Tip):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 77 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 240 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yasugi Shirogami Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hollow-Ground Back (Urasuki \/Narrow-Blade Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52880013787448,"sku":"83383-328","price":315.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-4396.jpg?v=1788141829"},{"product_id":"sakura-kyoto-style-kiribashi-gardening-shears-total-length-blade-250mm-77mm-long-narrow-blade-yasuki-white-paper-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-blade-twisted-blade-rivet-joint","title":"SAKURA Kyoto Style Kiribashi Gardening Shears Total Length \u0026 Blade: 250mm\/77mm Long-Narrow Blade \/ Yasuki White Paper Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch \/ Hollow Ground Blade \/ Twisted Blade \/ Rivet Joint]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional hand-forged Japanese Kiribashi gardening shear with an extended 250mm overall handle length and a narrow approx. 77mm blade forged from premium Yasugi Shirogami (White Paper) steel. Renowned for their exceptionally smooth action and extended leverage, these shears combine a thick, highly durable blade with a slim profile designed to effortlessly reach into dense foliage and intricate branch structures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Yasugi Shirogami Steel: Forged from high-grade White Paper steel for extreme edge sharpness, superior durability, and easy field resharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHollow-Ground Blade (Urasuki): Features a precision-crafted Urasuki concave back design that reduces sap resistance and friction, delivering smooth, effortless cutting action and promoting clean plant recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow \u0026amp; Long-Blade Profile: The slim blade shape enables precise maneuverability in tight, overcrowded foliage without damaging adjacent stems or delicate buds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended Reach \u0026amp; Smooth Handling: The 250mm overall length provides enhanced leverage and reach while maintaining natural, comfortable handling for fine pruning work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: SAKURA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type: Kiribashi Shears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 250 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length (Pivot to Tip): 77 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: Yasugi Shirogami Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Feature: Hollow-Ground Back (Urasuki) \/ Narrow-Blade Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin: Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52880089121080,"sku":"83383-338","price":330.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-4404.jpg?v=1788142757"},{"product_id":"sakura-kyoto-style-gourd-handle-kiribashi-gardening-shears-total-length-blade-210mm-66mm-slim-profile-yasuki-white-paper-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-gourd-shaped-handle-hollow-ground-blade-twisted-blade-rivet-joint","title":"SAKURA Kyoto Style Gourd-Handle Kiribashi Gardening Shears Total Length \u0026 Blade: 210mm\/66mm Slim Profile \/ Yasuki White Paper Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch \/ Gourd-Shaped Handle \/ Hollow Ground Blade \/ Twisted Blade \/ Rivet Joint]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA premium, hand-forged Japanese Kiribashi shear featuring an ergonomic gourd-shaped handle (Hyotan-gata) and a slim 2.7-sun (66mm) blade crafted from laminated Yasugi Shirogami (White Paper) steel and soft iron. Designed as a traditional Kyoto alternative to standard Ueki pruning shears, this master-tier tool combines a thick, durable spine with a slender blade profile that fits comfortably in the hand for precise, intricate garden work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Loose-Rivet Finish (Twisted Stroke Required): Crafted with a traditional slightly loose rivet joint for professional usage. Requires a slight wrist-twist technique (te-o-hineri) during the stroke to bring the cutting edges together smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Laminated Construction: Expertly hand-forged by hammer-welding high-carbon White Paper steel to a soft iron backing for superior edge sharpness and easy maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErgonomic Gourd-Shaped Handle: Distinctive curved handle design nestles naturally into the palm, maximizing control and reducing hand fatigue during long pruning sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlim \u0026amp; Heavy-Duty Blade Design: Merges a slim blade width for reaching into tight spaces with a thick blade spine for exceptional structural durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: SAKURA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type: Kiribashi Shears (Hyotan-gata \/ Gourd-Handle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 210 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length (Pivot to Tip): 66 mm (2.7-Sun)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: Yasugi Shirogami Steel (Laminated with Soft Iron)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Feature: Gourd-Shaped Handle \/ Slim Profile \/ Loose-Rivet Professional Adjust \/ Hollow-Ground Back (Urasuki)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin: Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52880108618040,"sku":"83383-164","price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-4413.jpg?v=1788143312"},{"product_id":"sakura-kyoto-style-gourd-handle-kiribashi-gardening-shears-total-length-blade-230mm-74mm-slim-profile-yasuki-white-paper-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-gourd-shaped-handle-hollow-ground-blade-twisted-blade-rivet-joint","title":"SAKURA Kyoto Style Gourd-Handle Kiribashi Gardening Shears Total Length \u0026 Blade: 230mm\/74mm Slim Profile \/ Yasuki White Paper Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch \/ Gourd-Shaped Handle \/ Hollow Ground Blade \/ Twisted Blade \/ Rivet Joint]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA premium, hand-forged Japanese Kiribashi shear featuring an ergonomic gourd-shaped handle (Hyotan-gata) and an extended 2.8-sun (74mm) blade crafted from laminated Yasugi Shirogami (White Paper) steel and soft iron. Designed as a traditional Kyoto alternative to standard Ueki pruning shears, this master-tier tool combines a thick, durable spine with a slender blade profile and a 230mm frame for greater reach and natural leverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Loose-Rivet Finish (Twisted Stroke Required): Crafted with a traditional slightly loose rivet joint for professional usage. 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Featuring an extended 8-sun 5-bu size (260mm total length) with a 69mm blade forged from premium Yasugi Shirogami (White Paper) steel. 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Featuring an extended 8-sun 5-bu size (260mm total length) with a 69mm blade forged from premium Yasugi Aogami (Blue Paper) steel. 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Featuring the distinct R-Type design with contoured, rounded handles for enhanced ergonomic comfort, this 8-sun 5-bu (260mm) shear is paired with a 71mm blade forged from premium Yasugi Aogami (Blue Paper) steel. 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