Hanjiro Double-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors Total Length & Blade 200mm/77mm High Carbon Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw / Extended Reach / Bottom Lock]

Description

Handcrafted in Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture—the historic heartland of traditional Banshu blacksmithing—Hanjiro tools are forged by master artisans dedicated to classic Japanese blade-making techniques. The Authentic Double-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 200mm (Sōba Type) is an advanced, high-agility variant of their classic bud shear, engineered specifically for high-precision canopy work and reduced user fatigue.

The hallmark of the Sōba Type (So-ba-gata) construction is its custom ridge-ground spine geometry. By precision-grinding the back of the blades into a distinct bevel/ridge profile, Hanjiro artisans shave off non-essential weight while preserving maximum structural rigidity and cutting strength. Paired with an extended 200mm frame and a slender 77mm blade profile, this shear reaches effortlessly deep into crowded pine foliage, tight branch junctions, and dense canopy pockets.

Featuring a symmetrical double-edged (Ryoba) blade geometry, twin razor-sharp blades slice cleanly from both sides to protect plant fibers and ensure tissue-preserving cuts. Whole-body hand-forged from high-carbon cutlery steel, it features masterfully tuned crossover alignment for a silky-smooth cutting feel and signature 3D hollow back-grinding (Urasuki) to prevent sap friction. Complete with a traditional bottom metal latch (Kanatome), this shear is ideal for pine needle selection (Metsumi), bonsai refinement, and extended garden care.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Ridge-Ground Spine (Sōba Design): Precision-beveled blade spine minimizes tool weight and optimizes hand balance without sacrificing structural strength.

 Extended 77mm Slender Tip Reach: Narrow blade profile reaches deep into dense pine canopies and crowded foliage networks for surgical bud removal.

 Symmetrical Double-Edged (Ryoba) Precision: Twin razor-sharp blades slice evenly from both sides to ensure tear-free, tissue-preserving cuts on tender shoots.

 Smooth Master Crossover Alignment: Hand-tuned blade contact provides a fluid, high-end cutting feel and flawless edge alignment.

 Banshu Ono Hand-Forged Heritage: Hand-hammered high-carbon steel construction offers high hardness, long edge retention, and easy resharpening on whetstones.

 Master Urasuki Tuning: Concave inner blade surfaces minimize sap adhesion and friction during continuous operation.

Product Specifications

 Brand: Hanjiro (Ono City, Hyogo, Japan)

 Model: Authentic Double-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 200mm (Sōba Type)

 Tool Type: Lightweight Extended Bud Shear (Ryoba Mekiri So-ba-gata)

 Blade Geometry: Double-Edged (Ryoba) Slender Profile with Ridge-Ground Spine

 Total Length: 200mm

 Blade Length: 77mm (from bolt center to tip)

 Weight: Approx. 185g (Lightweight Sōba Profile)

 Recommended Cutting Capacity: Soft green shoots, buds, and delicate stems (up to approx. 3–5mm)

 Steel: High-Carbon Japanese Cutlery Steel (Hand-Forged)

 Blade Engineering: Precision 3D Urasuki (Hollow Ground Back) & Hinari (Crossover Alignment)

 Lock / Hardware: Precision Screw Joint & Traditional Bottom Metal Latch (Kanatome)

 Key Benefits: Reduced Weight via Ridge-Ground Spine / Extended Reach / Tissue-Preserving Symmetrical Cut / Easy Whetstone Maintenance

 Origin: Made in Japan