Kudo Seikyosho Pruning Secateurs Total Length & Blade : 205mm/62mm High-Carbon Japanese Cutlery Steel /Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint / Efficient Power Transfer Geometry]

Description

Handcrafted in Yamagata City, Japan, by the legendary Kudo Shears Works (Kudo Seikyosho), the B-Type 200mm Brass Latch Edition is a tough, reliable Japanese bypass pruning shear built on over 80 years of blacksmithing heritage. Rooted in Yamagata's 650-year-old metalworking tradition, Kudo shears are celebrated nationwide for their exceptional durability, effortless edge maintenance, and classic craftsmanship.

The defining feature of the B-Type profile is its straight, streamlined frame designed for optimal force distribution. Unlike bulkier shears, the B-Type geometry transfers hand squeezing leverage seamlessly all the way to the tip of the blade. This allows professionals to make clean, effortless cuts using less hand energy, making it ideal for precision fruit tree pruning, vineyard maintenance, and general commercial horticulture.

Forged entirely from high-grade Japanese High-Carbon Cutlery Steel, each pair undergoes extensive manual shaping, heat treatment, and hand-finishing by master artisans. Every authentic piece is proudly stamped with Kudo’s signature "Maru-ni-Kiyo" (Kiyo in a Circle) hallmark—a mark of origin honoring the founding master, Seikichi Kudo, and a symbol of recognized regional quality in Yamagata.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Heritage Yamagata Craftsmanship: Produced by Kudo Shears Works, an award-winning workshop praised across Japan for making robust tools that last for decades.

 B-Type High-Efficiency Geometry: Streamlined blade and handle alignment delivers maximum leverage straight to the blade tip, ensuring effortless cutting with minimal hand fatigue.

 Full-Steel High-Carbon Forging: Constructed entirely from forged high-carbon cutlery steel, providing high structural rigidity, excellent edge toughness, and easy resharpening on traditional whetstones.

 3D Curved Urasuki (Hollow Ground Back): Precision-ground concave back reduces metal contact, prevents sap (Yani) and resin binding, and ensures smooth handle action.

 Precision Hinari (Crossover Alignment): Incorporates Yamagata’s signature twist angle (Hinari), maintaining a single contact point along the blades for clean branch cuts that promote plant healing.

 Traditional Brass Catch (Kana-dome): Finished with a classic brass bottom handle latch to lock the handles securely when stored.

Product Specifications

 Brand: Kudo Shears Works / Kudo Seikyosho (Yamagata, Japan)

 Model: B-Type Professional Hand-Forged Pruning Secateurs 200mm Brass Latch

 Total Length: 205mm

 Blade Length: 62mm (from bolt center to blade tip)

 Weight: Approx. 235g–245g

 Steel: High-Grade Japanese High-Carbon Cutlery Steel (Full-Steel Forging)

 Maker's Mark: Stamped with Official "Maru-ni-Kiyo" Brand Hallmark

 Manufacturing Process: Traditional Yamagata Hand-Forged Base with Master Hand-Finishing

 Blade Engineering: B-Type Direct-Power Geometry / 3D Curved Precision Urasuki & Hinari Alignment

 Handle / Lock: Ergonomic Steel Handle with Traditional Brass Bottom Catch (Kana-dome)

 Joint Hardware: Precision Bolt & Nut Assembly

 Key Benefits: Direct Power Transfer to Blade Tip / Excellent Structural Durability / Easy Whetstone Maintenance / Sap-Resistant Action

 Origin: Made in Japan