{"product_id":"ars-professional-anvil-pruning-shears-va-8z-205mm-replaceable-blade-total-length-blade-205mm-47mm-high-carbon-japanese-tool-steel-anvil-cutting-action-blade-anvil-mecha","title":"ARS Professional Anvil Pruning Shears VA-8Z Replaceable Blade Total Length \u0026 Blade: 205mm\/47mm \/ High-Carbon Japanese Tool Steel [High-Tech Manufacturing Plant\/ Anvil Cutting Action \/ 2-Step Safety Lock \/ Ergonomic Non-Slip Grip]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered in Sakai, Osaka—Japan’s legendary cutlery center—by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eARS Corporation (est. 1876)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVA-8Z Anvil Pruning Shear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an ultra-efficient, modern pruning tool designed for tackling hard, thick branches with minimal hand effort. Combining ARS's innovative precision manufacturing with practical field ergonomics, this shear offers maximum cutting leverage for orchard maintenance, landscaping, and heavy-duty gardening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional bypass shears where two blades cross each other, the VA-8Z operates on an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanvil mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—functioning like a sharp knife slicing down onto a flat cutting board. The razor-sharp upper blade presses against a smooth zinc die-cast base anvil. Because the cutting blade is forged significantly thinner than standard bypass blades, cut friction is drastically reduced, allowing users to slice through stubborn, dense limbs with up to 30% less physical exertion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper cutting blade is forged from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Carbon Japanese Tool Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and coated with a slick \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efluorine resin finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to prevent tree sap (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) adhesion and corrosion. Designed for long-term commercial use, the shear features a fully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereplaceable blade system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for easy, low-cost maintenance, alongside a custom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-stage safety latch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that locks securely to prevent accidental opening or closing during intensive field operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Leverage Anvil Mechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cutting blade meets a flat anvil bed (knife-and-board system), concentrating squeezing force to slice through thick, dense timber effortlessly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-Thin Fluorine-Coated Blade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thin-blade geometry reduces cut resistance, while the fluorine non-stick coating repels resin and sap buildup for continuous, smooth operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplaceable Blade System (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKae-ba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Economical design allows quick replacement of worn cutting blades, extending the service life of the tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eARS Sakai Precision:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufactured by ARS Corporation, drawing on Sakai's centuries-old cutlery heritage fused with state-of-the-art automated precision machinery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-Step Double-Safety Lock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy-duty locking latch stays firmly in place, preventing accidental engagement or disengagement while working or carrying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErgonomic Soft-Grip Handle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Curved handle contours fit comfortably into the palm, delivering maximum leverage while reducing hand strain during repetitive cuts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\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 ARS Corporation (Sakai, Osaka, Japan)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VA-8Z Professional Anvil Pruning Shears 205mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Anvil Type (Cutting Blade + Flat Zinc Die-Cast Anvil Bed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 205mm\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:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 47mm\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 235g\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 High-Carbon Japanese Tool Steel (Fluorine Resin Non-Stick Coated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnvil Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zinc Die-Cast with Hard Chrome Plating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintainability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully Replaceable Cutting Blade (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKae-ba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e System)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety Mechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2-Step Secure Safety Catch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Leather Sheaths:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compatible with BB Leather Craft Holster Models: 1385, 1342, 1343, 1344, 1345, 1346, 1347, 1402, 1403\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Effortless Thick Branch Cutting \/ Sap-Resistant Non-Stick Blade \/ Economical Blade Replacement \/ High Safety \u0026amp; Comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARS Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52845959971128,"sku":"83383-1023","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-3076.jpg?v=1787621911","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/ars-professional-anvil-pruning-shears-va-8z-205mm-replaceable-blade-total-length-blade-205mm-47mm-high-carbon-japanese-tool-steel-anvil-cutting-action-blade-anvil-mecha","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}