{"product_id":"chikamasa-t-500s-stainless-steel-fruit-thinning-fine-bud-snips-170mm-35mm-weight-100g-sakai-chikamasa-heritage-rust-resistant-japanese-stainless-steel-ultra-featherweight-100g-compact-35mm-pointed-tip-high-efficiency-harvest-thinning","title":"Chikamasa T-500S Stainless Steel Fruit Thinning \u0026 Fine Bud Snips 10 set 170mm\/35mm Weight: 100g [Sakai Chikamasa Heritage \/ Rust-Resistant Japanese Stainless Steel \/ Ultra-Featherweight 100g \/ Compact 35mm Pointed Tip \/ High-Efficiency Harvest \u0026 Thinning]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in Sakai, Osaka—Japan’s historic cutlery capital—by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChikamasa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (established in 1910), the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChikamasa T-500S Stainless Steel Fruit Thinning \u0026amp; Fine Bud Snips 170mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upgrades the classic T-500 model with high-grade Japanese stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance and effortless maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing an ultra-light \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the T-500S is specifically engineered to eliminate palm, finger, and wrist fatigue during continuous orchard, greenhouse, and garden work. Its compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e170mm frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fits comfortably into smaller hands or gloved palms, offering maximum control and agility for repetitive snipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing precision-ground \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese stainless steel blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the T-500S resists rust, sap, and moisture from wet crops, making it ideal for hydroponic harvesting, fruit thinning (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTekka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), flower deadheading, and outdoor garden care in humid conditions. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm compact pointed tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reach easily into tight fruit clusters (such as grapes, tomatoes, citrus, and apples) to make clean stem cuts without nicking surrounding produce. Combining rust-free performance with lightweight precision, the T-500S delivers exceptional daily utility for growers and gardeners alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakai Chikamasa Heritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engineered by Japan’s premier agricultural tool specialist with over 110 years of expertise in specialized harvesting tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRust-Resistant Japanese Stainless Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blades withstand moisture, plant acids, and wet weather without rusting, offering easy wash-and-wipe maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-Featherweight 100g Build:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptionally light 100g design prevents hand strain during extended fruit thinning, harvesting, and pruning sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact 35mm Pointed Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Short, razor-sharp blades navigate dense fruit bunches and tight crotches with surgical precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Ergonomic Fit (170mm):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Short overall profile delivers superior tip control for rapid, high-volume snipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-Maintenance Daily Workhorse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal for hydroponics, fruit harvesting, greenhouse management, and humid outdoor environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chikamasa \/ Chikamasa Co., Ltd. (Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e T-500S Stainless Steel Fruit Thinning \u0026amp; Fine Bud Snips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTool Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rust-Resistant Fruit Thinning, Fine Bud \u0026amp; Harvest Snips (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTekka-basami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact Fine Straight Pointed Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 170mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35mm (from central pivot to tip)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100g (Ultra-Featherweight Class)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Cutting Capacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruit stems, green shoots, flower stems, and tender buds (up to approx. 2–3mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium Japanese Stainless Steel (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS-Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLock \/ Hardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision Screw Joint \u0026amp; Traditional Handle Latch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Superior Rust \u0026amp; Sap Resistance \/ Extreme 100g Lightness \/ Compact 35mm Reach \/ Effortless Maintenance \u0026amp; High Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chikamasa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52865052213560,"sku":"83383-1517","price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/Photoroom_20261017_123447.jpg?v=1792200939","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/chikamasa-t-500s-stainless-steel-fruit-thinning-fine-bud-snips-170mm-35mm-weight-100g-sakai-chikamasa-heritage-rust-resistant-japanese-stainless-steel-ultra-featherweight-100g-compact-35mm-pointed-tip-high-efficiency-harvest-thinning","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}