Azumagawa Professional Hand-Forged Pruning Secateurs Compact-Mid Model Total Length / Blade 165mm / 50mm High-Grade Special Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint /Durable Blade Geometry]

Description

Handcrafted by Azumagawa Horticultural Shear Works in Ono, Hyogo Prefecture—a world-renowned center for traditional Japanese cutlery—these 165mm B-Type pruning secateurs (Model 977) offer exceptional artisan craftsmanship and robust reliability. Precision-forged from high-grade special steel, they undergo Azumagawa’s proprietary "Maru-Yakiire" full-quenching heat treatment, imparting razor-sharp edge retention and high structural resilience within a compact, nimble frame.

Featuring a thick, durable B-type blade geometry, this model handles live branches up to 20mm with surprising cutting power while minimizing the risk of edge chipping. Its compact 165mm length and lightweight (~180g) build fit seamlessly into smaller hands or tight, congested foliage where standard 180mm–200mm tools feel cumbersome. Complete with a secure traditional handle-latch lock (Kanadome), an authentic Hollow Ground Back (Urasuki), and hand-adjusted Hinari alignment for smooth, sap-resistant performance, these secateurs are ideal for intricate pruning, bonsai maintenance, and fatigue-free daily field work.

 Brand: Azumagawa (Ono, Hyogo)

 Model: B-Type Hand-Forged Compact-Mid Professional Pruning Secateurs (Model 977)

 Total Length & Blade : 165mm/50mm (from bolt center to blade tip)

 Weight: Approx. 180g

 Steel: High-Grade Special Cutlery Steel

 Heat Treatment: Proprietary "Maru-Yakiire" Full-Quenching Process

 Blade Profile: Durable B-Type Geometry (High Strength & Edge Stability)

 Cutting Capacity: Up to 20mm Live Branches

 Lock Mechanism: Traditional Handle Latch (Kanadome)

 Joint Type: Screw Joint

 Back Finish: Authentic Hollow Ground Back (Urasuki / Sap & Resin Resistant)

 Blade Alignment: Hand-Adjusted Hinari Alignment for Smooth Crossover

 Features: Ono Hand-Forged Craftsmanship / Compact 165mm Maneuverable Frame / Ideal for Smaller Hands & Tight Space Pruning / Durable Thick Blade Construction / High Sharpness & Edge Retention

 Process: Traditional Hand-Forged & Hand-Finished

 Origin: Made in Japan