{"product_id":"azumagawa-professional-hand-forged-pruning-secateurs-compact-mid-model-165mm-total-length-blade-165mm-50mm-high-grade-special-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-durable-blade-geometry","title":"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":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing 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 (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanadome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrand: Azumagawa (Ono, Hyogo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModel: B-Type Hand-Forged Compact-Mid Professional Pruning Secateurs (Model 977)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTotal Length \u0026amp; Blade : 165mm\/50mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(from bolt center to blade tip)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWeight: Approx. 180g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSteel: High-Grade Special Cutlery Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeat Treatment: Proprietary \"Maru-Yakiire\" Full-Quenching Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlade Profile: Durable B-Type Geometry (High Strength \u0026amp; Edge Stability)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCutting Capacity: Up to 20mm Live Branches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLock Mechanism: Traditional Handle Latch (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanadome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJoint Type: Screw Joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBack Finish: Authentic Hollow Ground Back (Urasuki \/ Sap \u0026amp; Resin Resistant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlade Alignment: Hand-Adjusted Hinari Alignment for Smooth Crossover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures: Ono Hand-Forged Craftsmanship \/ Compact 165mm Maneuverable Frame \/ Ideal for Smaller Hands \u0026amp; Tight Space Pruning \/ Durable Thick Blade Construction \/ High Sharpness \u0026amp; Edge Retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProcess: Traditional Hand-Forged \u0026amp; Hand-Finished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOrigin: Made in Japan\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azumagawa Engei Basami Seisakusho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52838043517240,"sku":"83383-977","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-2713.jpg?v=1787448328","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/azumagawa-professional-hand-forged-pruning-secateurs-compact-mid-model-165mm-total-length-blade-165mm-50mm-high-grade-special-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-durable-blade-geometry","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}