{"product_id":"chikamasa-t-710gdx-guarded-pine-needle-bud-shear-220mm-63mm-weight-145g-hard-chrome-plated-carbon-steel-sakai-chikamasa-heritage-protective-finger-guard-rust-sap-resistant-hard-chrome-coating-extended-reach-63mm-blade-ultra-light-145g","title":"Chikamasa T-710GDX Guarded Orchard pruning, Pine Needle \u0026 Bud Shear 10 set 220mm\/63mm Weight: 145g | Hard-Chrome Plated Carbon Steel [Sakai Chikamasa Heritage \/ Protective Finger Guard \/ Rust \u0026 Sap Resistant Hard-Chrome Coating \/ Extended Reach 63mm Blade","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-710GDX Guarded Pine Needle \u0026amp; Bud Shear 220mm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatsuba-basami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an innovative, high-efficiency practical shear designed for commercial landscape gardeners, pine maintenance specialists, and fruit growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of the GDX series is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintegrated ergonomic finger guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This protective loop shield guards your index finger from sharp twigs, needles, and thorns when reaching into dense branches, while preventing the shears from slipping or dropping during rapid, rhythmic pruning sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged from high-grade Japanese carbon tool steel, the blades are treated with a heavy-duty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard-Chrome Plating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This specialized surface coating provides exceptional rust resistance and prevents sticky pine resin and plant sap from adhering to the steel, making daily cleanup effort-free. With an extended \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e220mm frame and a long 63mm slender blade reach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it penetrates deeper into thick canopies than standard shears to prune larger swaths of pine needles and soft green shoots. Built with lightweight pressed steel handles coated in comfortable non-slip plastic, this shear weighs an ultra-light \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e145g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, delivering all-day comfort, high durability, and incredible professional value.\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 Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engineered by one of Japan’s most respected agricultural shear makers with over 110 years of specialized manufacturing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated Protective Finger Guard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shield loop protects your index finger from scratches and thorns while ensuring a secure, drop-free grip during fast-paced canopy work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard-Chrome Plated Carbon Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-carbon Japanese tool steel coated for superior corrosion resistance and minimal sap and resin buildup.\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 63mm Reach \u0026amp; 220mm Frame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Longer blade profile reaches deep into dense pine canopies and crowded foliage networks for efficient thinning.\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 145g Ergonomics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pressed-steel handle core with non-slip plastic coating keeps total weight down to a featherweight 145g to prevent arm and hand fatigue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy Maintenance \u0026amp; High Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Durable, rust-resistant, and low-maintenance tool ideal for heavy daily use in nurseries, orchards, and traditional Japanese gardens.\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-710GDX Guarded Pine Needle \u0026amp; Bud Shear (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatsuba-basami GDX\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\u003eTool Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Guarded Fine Pine Candle Thinning, Needle Plucking \u0026amp; Bud Shear (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetsumi \/ Momiage\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 Straight Slender Double-Bevel Fine 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 220mm\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 63mm\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 145g (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\u003eSteel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-Grade Japanese Carbon Tool 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\u003eSurface Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hard-Chrome Plating (Rust \u0026amp; Resin Resistant)\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 Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pressed Steel Plate with Non-Slip Plastic Dip Coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fits sheath models No. 31, No. 77, and No. 559.\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 Protective Finger Shield \/ Sap \u0026amp; Rust Resistant Chrome Coating \/ Extended 63mm Reach \/ Outstanding 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\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chikamasa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52865019707704,"sku":"83383-74","price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/Photoroom_20261017_121727.jpg?v=1792199871","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/chikamasa-t-710gdx-guarded-pine-needle-bud-shear-220mm-63mm-weight-145g-hard-chrome-plated-carbon-steel-sakai-chikamasa-heritage-protective-finger-guard-rust-sap-resistant-hard-chrome-coating-extended-reach-63mm-blade-ultra-light-145g","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}