{"product_id":"chikamasa-t-55skf-stainless-steel-antibacterial-fruit-bud-snips-195mm-48mm-weight-110g-sakai-chikamasa-heritage-antimicrobial-grip-handles-rust-resistant-japanese-stainless-steel-ultra-lightweight-110g-extended-48mm-pointed-tip","title":"Chikamasa T-55SKF Stainless Steel Antibacterial Fruit \u0026 Bud Snips 10 set 195mm\/48mm Weight: 110g [Sakai Chikamasa Heritage \/ Antimicrobial Grip Handles \/ Rust-Resistant Japanese Stainless Steel \/ Ultra-Lightweight 110g \/ Extended 48mm Pointed Tip]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in Sakai, Osaka—Japan’s legendary cutlery capital—by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChikamasa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (established in 1910), the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChikamasa T-55SKF Stainless Steel Antibacterial Fruit \u0026amp; Bud Snips 195mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a specialized sanitary trimming shear engineered for disease-conscious growers, fruit harvesters, and commercial greenhouse operators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hallmark of the SKF series is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantimicrobial (antibacterial) resin grip handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed to inhibit bacteria growth and maintain optimal hygiene when moving between sensitive crops, hydroponic setups, or fruit clusters. Paired with high-grade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese stainless steel blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this shear resists rust, sap, and corrosive fruit acids, making it incredibly durable and easy to wash clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing a featherweight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the T-55SKF offers outstanding agility without hand or wrist fatigue. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e195mm overall length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextended 48mm slender pointed blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide deeper reach into dense foliage and fruit clusters than standard harvest snips. Whether thinning fruit, harvesting grapes and vegetables, or deadheading flowers, the T-55SKF combines sanitary protection, rust-free performance, and lightweight efficiency in one versatile tool.\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 Expertly designed by Japan’s leading agricultural shear maker with over 110 years of experience in commercial 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\u003eAntimicrobial (Antibacterial) Handles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specially treated resin grips prevent bacterial transfer, ensuring clean and hygienic crop management.\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 High-grade stainless steel blades resist rust, moisture, and plant acids for simple 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\u003eExtended 48mm Slender Reach:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Longer pointed blade reach penetrates easily into tight crotches and deep fruit clusters without damaging surrounding produce.\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-Lightweight 110g Build:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptionally light design eliminates fatigue during hours of continuous, high-volume harvesting and pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHygienic Commercial Utility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfect for disease-sensitive greenhouse crops, hydroponics, fruit harvesting, and floristry.\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-55SKF Stainless Steel Antibacterial Fruit \u0026amp; 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 Sanitary Rust-Resistant Harvesting, Fruit Thinning \u0026amp; Bud 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 Extended 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 195mm\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 48mm (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 110g (Ultra-Lightweight 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 Soft green shoots, fruit stems, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antibacterial\/Antimicrobial Treated Resin\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 Antimicrobial Protection \/ Superior Rust Resistance \/ Extended 48mm Reach \/ Ultra-Light 110g Handling\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\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chikamasa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52865073611064,"sku":"83383-1518","price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/Photoroom_20261017_124252.jpg?v=1792201404","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/chikamasa-t-55skf-stainless-steel-antibacterial-fruit-bud-snips-195mm-48mm-weight-110g-sakai-chikamasa-heritage-antimicrobial-grip-handles-rust-resistant-japanese-stainless-steel-ultra-lightweight-110g-extended-48mm-pointed-tip","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}