Abukumagawa Sokan Single-Edged Hybrid Pruning & Bud Trimming Scissors Total Length & Blade:190mm/60mm Weight: 195g | High Carbon Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch /Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint / Bottom Lock]

Description

Handcrafted in Yamagata Prefecture—the historic birthplace of Japanese bypass pruners—by Abukumagawa Sokan, a legendary blacksmithing workshop with over 200 years of swordsmithing heritage, the Authentic Single-Edged Hybrid Bud Trimming Scissors 190mm is a master-grade professional shear engineered to fuse the structural cutting power of a traditional bypass pruner with the sharp agility of a bud shear.

Unlike delicate double-edged bud shears (Ryoba), this model features a single-edged (Kataba) bypass architecture, utilizing a razor-sharp slicing blade that shears cleanly against a supporting counter-blade (anvil). This hybrid construction grants the shear superior strength and durability to handle slightly tougher woody shoots and small branches without blade flex, while maintaining a slender 60mm blade profile that glides easily into dense foliage, branch crotches, and tight leaf networks.

Hand-forged from premium high-carbon cutlery steel using Sokan’s signature heat-treatment methods, the shear features masterfully hand-tuned crossover alignment (Hinari) for a fluid, zero-gap slicing action from base to tip. Paired with traditional 3D hollow back-grinding (Urasuki) to prevent sap and resin buildup, this versatile 190mm shear provides outstanding balance, long-lasting edge retention, and 2-in-1 practical performance for all-day garden care.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Historic Yamagata Blacksmith Heritage: Forged by Abukumagawa Sokan, the pioneer of Japanese bypass pruners drawing from 200 years of traditional swordsmithing techniques.

 2-in-1 Hybrid Bypass Geometry: Fuses the branch-cutting strength of a bypass pruner with the slender reach of a bud shear, seamlessly handling fine pinching to small branch pruning.

 Single-Edged (Kataba) Durability: Strong slicing blade and supporting anvil design allow the user to cut tougher woody shoots without risk of blade bending or chipping.

 Master-Tuned Crossover & Sharpness: Hand-adjusted blade crossover (Hinari) ensures continuous line-of-contact cutting for a smooth, suction-like bite all the way to the tip.

 Master Urasuki Alignment: Concave inner blade surfaces minimize sap adhesion and friction during continuous heavy use.

 Traditional Kanatome Bottom Lock: Secure metal latch mechanism keeps the handles locked tightly when holstered.

Product Specifications

 Brand: Abukumagawa Sokan (Yamagata Prefecture, Japan)

 Model: Authentic Single-Edged Hybrid Bud Trimming Scissors 190mm

 Tool Type: 2-in-1 Hybrid Bypass Pruner & Bud Shear (Kataba Sentei-Mekiri)

 Blade Geometry: Single-Edged Bypass Action (Slicing Blade + Counter Blade) with Slender Tip

 Total Length: 190mm

 Blade Length: 60mm (from bolt center to tip)

 Weight: Approx. 195g

 Steel: High-Carbon Japanese Cutlery Steel (Hand-Forged)

 Blade Engineering: Precision 3D Urasuki (Hollow Ground Back) & Hinari (Crossover Alignment)

 Lock / Hardware: Precision Screw Joint & Traditional Bottom Metal Latch (Kanatome)

 Key Benefits: 2-in-1 Versatility (Bud Thinning + Small Branch Pruning) / Pioneer Yamagata Heritage / Silky-Smooth Cutting Feel / Exceptional Durability

 Origin: Made in Japan