Azumagawa Hybrid Pruning & Bud Trimming Shears Total Length & Blade: 185mm/60mm Weight: Approx. 180g | 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 Sharp Tip Pruning Type Bud Trimming Scissors 180mm is a high-precision, heavy-duty hybrid shear engineered to handle both fine bud trimming and medium branch pruning.

This model's standout feature is its straight-ground base edge mechanics (Chokusen-kiba). Unlike conventional curved blades, the base of the cutting edge transitions into a straight line, forcing the cutting and anvil blades to move parallel to each other. Similar to an anvil-style pruner, this design grips branches firmly at the heel, preventing slipping (Eda-nigai) during heavy cuts. The tip is ground down into a razor-sharp, narrow profile, allowing delicate access into tight spaces for precise bud selection.

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). Combined with hand-adjusted 3D hollow grinding (Urasuki) and crossover alignment (Hinari), it delivers smooth blade glide, high branch retention, and exceptional durability.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Straight Base Edge Mechanics: Straight edge geometry at the blade heel works like an anvil mechanism, locking branches in place to prevent slippage during high-force cuts.

 Tapered Sharp Tip Profile: Slender, sharply finished tips offer surgical precision for reaching into tight growth for fine bud selection and foliage shaping.

 Versatile Hybrid Design: Perfect bridge between fine bud trimming and branch pruning, serving as an essential all-in-one tool for garden maintenance.

 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 supreme structural strength, edge holding, and impact resistance.

 Master Urasuki & Hinari Alignment: Concave inner blade grinding minimizes friction and sap adhesion, paired with hand-tuned crossover geometry for fluid operation.

Product Specifications

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

 Model: Sharp Tip Pruning Type Bud Trimming Scissors 180mm 

 Category: Hybrid Pruning & Bud Trimming Shears (Straight Base Mechanics)

 Total Length: 185mm

 Blade Length: 60mm (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)

 Cutting Action: Straight Base Edge (No-Slip Branch Lock) with Tapered Sharp Tip

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

 Key Benefits: Prevents Branch Slipping / Dual Fine Tip & Heavy Heel Cutting / Superior Edge Retention / Easy Whetstone Maintenance

 Origin: Made in Japan