Sokan Single-Edged Single-Handed Hedge Shears Without Guard Total Length & Blade: 270mm / 130mm Carbon Special Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged Scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint / Heavy-Duty Branch Cutting / Smooth Engage]

Description

Crafted by the legendary Abukumagawa Soka blacksmith line in Yamagata Prefecture—a historic workshop rooted in swordsmithing heritage—model No. 1117 is a versatile 270mm single-handed hedge shear featuring a specialized single-edged (Kataba) blade geometry.

Unlike standard double-edged models, one side of the blade functions as a bypass-style anvil receiving jaw, providing exceptional strength and increased leverage to cut through thicker branches with ease—especially when utilizing the heel of the blade near the bolt. Hand-forged by master craftsmen using high-hardness carbon special steel, it offers flawless blade crossover, outstanding durability, and supreme cutting smoothness, making it a highly practical tool for both fine foliage trimming and heavier branch clearing.

 Brand: Sokan / Abukumagawa Sokan

 Model: Item NO.1117 (270mm Single-Edged Kataba Model / Without Guard)

 Total Length: 270mm

 Blade Length: 130mm (from bolt center to blade tip)

 Steel: Premium Carbon Special Steel (High-Hardness Cutlery Steel)

 Blade Type: Single-Edged (Kataba / Anvil-Style Pruning Jaw for Thicker Branches)

 Joint Type: Screw Joint

 Lock Type: Handle Latch (Kanamedome)

 Back Finish: Authentic Yamagata Hollow Ground Back (Urasuki / Sap & Resin Resistant)

 Blade Alignment: Hand-Adjusted Hinari (Twist Alignment for Crisp Cut Engagement)

 Guard Type: Without Guard (Open Handle)

 Features: Yamagata Master Hand-Forged / Swordsmith Heritage Construction / Kataba Single-Edged Versatility / Heavy-Duty Branch Cutting Capacity / Exceptional Sharpness & Durability

 Process: Traditional Yamagata Hand-Forged & Finished

 Origin: Made in Japan