Azumagawa Bud Trimming Scissors Double-Edged Total Length & Blade: 230mm/103mm Weight: 224g | Premium Japanese Carbon Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint / Bottom Spring Lock]

Description

Handcrafted in Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture—the historic heartland of 250-year-old Banshu blacksmithing traditions—by Azumagawa Shears Works (est. 1898), the Double-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 230mm is an extra-long, commercial-grade Japanese shear designed for reaching deep into dense branch networks, hedge canopies, and tall growth.

Featuring an extended 230mm frame with an impressive 103mm blade reach, this model provides maximum cutting leverage and deep reach, allowing arborists and gardeners to access hard-to-reach inner buds and branches without overextending. Forged through an intense 50-step in-house process, each pair is hand-hammered from premium high-carbon cutlery steel and undergoes Azumagawa's full-body heat treatment (Maruyaki). The double-edged (Ryoba) blade geometry delivers clean, razor-sharp cuts without crushing delicate stems.

Every pair is meticulously hand-adjusted by master blacksmiths for exact 3D hollow back-grinding (Urasuki) and crossover alignment (Hinari). This ensures an exceptionally smooth blade glide (Suri-awase) that minimizes sap friction and delivers effortless cutting performance.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Extra-Long Reach & Maximum Leverage: 230mm overall length with an extended 103mm blade reach allows seamless access deep into dense foliage and tall canopies.

 Double-Edged (Ryoba) Geometry: Precision double-bevel blades deliver balanced, surgical cutting control for bud thinning, foliage shaping, and fine pruning.

 Banshu Hand-Forged Heritage: Handcrafted by Azumagawa (est. 1898) using 120+ years of blacksmithing expertise across a complete 50-step in-house forging process.

 Whole-Blade Hardening (Maruyaki): Heat-treated through the entire body of the steel for maximum structural toughness, edge retention, and durability.

 Master Urasuki & Hinari Alignment: Concave inner blade grinding reduces sap buildup, paired with hand-tuned crossover geometry for a smooth, fluid blade glide.

 High-Carbon Cutlery Steel: Delivers outstanding razor-sharp edge retention (Nagagire) and effortless maintenance on traditional whetstones.

Product Specifications

 Brand: Azumagawa / Azumagawa Shears Works (Ono City, Hyogo, Japan)

 Model: Double-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 230mm

 Blade Geometry: Double-Edged (Ryoba)

 Total Length: 230mm

 Blade Length: 103mm (from bolt center to tip)

 Weight: 224g

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

 Heat Treatment: Whole-Blade Hardening (Maruyaki)

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

 Lock / Hardware: Precision Screw Joint & Traditional Bottom Spring Lock

 Recommended Leather Sheaths: Compatible with BB Leather Craft Holster Models: 1466, 1467

 Key Benefits: Maximum Deep Reach & High Leverage / Smooth Blade Glide / Razor-Sharp Precision / Simple Whetstone Maintenance

 Origin: Made in Japan