Azumagawa Bud Trimming Scissors Single-Edged Long Blade Total Length & Blade: 228mm/100mm UVWeight: Approx. 240g | High 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 Single-Edged Long Blade Bud Trimming Scissors 230mm is an extra-long, commercial-grade hybrid shear engineered for maximum reach, fine bud trimming, pine pruning (Metsumi), and cutting thicker branches deep within tree canopies.

Unlike traditional double-edged bud trimmers, this model features a single-edged (Kataba) geometry with a contoured anvil-style counter blade similar to a standard pruning shear. This specialized anvil support braces the branch firmly as the sharp cutting edge slices through, allowing gardeners, arborists, and bonsai artists to cleanly slice through noticeably thicker wood than double-edged models can manage.

Featuring an extended 228mm frame with an extra-long 100mm blade reach, Model 881 offers unparalleled reach into dense foliage and high branches, maximizing cutting leverage and efficiency. Forged through a complete 50-step in-house process, each shear is hand-hammered from high-carbon cutlery steel and undergoes Azumagawa's full-body heat treatment (Maruyaki). Featuring hand-adjusted 3D hollow back-grinding (Urasuki) and master crossover alignment (Hinari), it delivers a fluid blade glide, minimal sap friction, and exceptional durability.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Single-Edged (Kataba) Anvil-Support Geometry: Features a pruning shear-style counter blade that supports branches during high-force cuts, enabling clean cuts through thicker wood than traditional double-edged bud shears.

 Extra-Long 100mm Blade Reach: Extended 100mm blade provides maximum depth and clearance for reaching deep into thick tree branches and dense canopies.

 Maximum Leverage & Deep Reach: 228mm overall length provides superior cutting leverage to slice through thicker shoots effortlessly.

 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: Single-Edged Long Blade Bud Trimming Scissors 230mm

 Blade Geometry: Single-Edged (Kataba) Long Blade with Pruner-Style Counter Blade

 Total Length: 228mm

 Blade Length: 100mm (from bolt center to tip)

 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 (Kana-dome)

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

 Key Benefits: Extra-Long 100mm Blade / Handles Thicker Branches Than Double-Edged Models / Maximum Reach & Leverage / Easy Whetstone Maintenance

 Origin: Made in Japan