Azumagawa Bud Trimming Scissors Single-Edged With Guard Total Length & Blade: 220mm/92mm Weight: 235g | 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 Single-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 220mm with Guard is an extra-long, commercial-grade hybrid shear engineered for 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 220mm frame with an impressive 92mm blade reach and an integrated protective hand guard, Model 422 provides maximum cutting leverage, long reach, and added hand safety when pushing deep into dense, prickly pine growth or thick foliage. 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.

 Integrated Protective Hand Guard: Built-in knuckle/hand guard protects hands and fingers from scratches, thorns, and sharp twigs when reaching deep into dense growth.

 Extra-Long Reach & High Leverage: 220mm overall length with a 92mm blade reach allows seamless access deep into dense foliage with enhanced cutting power.

 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 Bud Trimming Scissors 220mm with Guard

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

 Safety Feature: Integrated Protective Hand Guard

 Total Length: 220mm

 Blade Length: 92mm (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

 Recommended Leather Sheaths: Compatible with Leather Holster Models: 559, 174

 Key Benefits: Protective Hand Guard / Handles Thicker Branches Than Double-Edged Models / Maximum Reach & Leverage / Easy Whetstone Maintenance

 Origin: Made in Japan