Hanjiro Pruning Secateurs Left-Handed Total Length & Blade: 200mm/60mm High-Carbon Japanese Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint / True Left-Handed Mirror-Image Construction]

Description

Handcrafted in Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture—the historic heartland of Banshu metalworking with over 250 years of blacksmithing tradition—the Hanjiro Left-Handed B-Type 200mm is a heavy-duty Japanese bypass pruning shear custom-engineered for left-handed professionals and discerning gardeners.

Unlike standard shears held in the left hand, this tool features a true left-handed mirror-image construction. The primary cutting blade, counter-blade, and pivot assembly are fully reversed, allowing left-handed operators clear line-of-sight to the cut line while providing natural hand squeezing leverage that pulls the blades together for clean, surgical cuts.

Forged entirely from premium Japanese High-Carbon Cutlery Steel, the B-Type solid-steel frame offers superior structural durability and balanced power distribution all the way to the tip of the blade. Master craftsmen hand-adjust each shear with precision 3D concave hollow grinding (Urasuki) and subtle crossover alignment (Hinari), creating an exceptionally smooth blade glide that resists sap (Yani) buildup and delivers lasting edge retention.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 True Left-Handed Mirror Design: Built with fully reversed blades and hardware to give left-handed users unobstructed cut-line visibility and optimal squeezing leverage.

 Heritage Banshu Ono Craftsmanship: Hand-forged in Hyogo Prefecture by skilled artisans using 250-year-old traditional blacksmithing techniques.

 Full Solid-Steel B-Type Forging: Heavy-duty, full-steel construction provides high structural rigidity for tackling tough branches without blade flexing.

 High-Carbon Cutlery Steel: Offers outstanding edge sharpness, long edge-holding capacity (Nagagire), and easy maintenance on traditional whetstones.

 3D Curved Urasuki & Hinari Alignment: Concave back grinding minimizes friction and sap adhesion, while precise crossover tuning ensures smooth, effortless cutting action.

 Traditional Brass Catch (Kana-dome): Finished with a classic brass handle latch for safe and reliable storage.

Product Specifications

 Brand: Hanjiro (Ono City, Hyogo, Japan)

 Model: Left-Handed B-Type Professional Hand-Forged Pruning Secateurs 200mm

 Orientation: True Left-Handed (Reversed Blade & Screw Mechanics)

 Total Length: 200mm

 Steel: High-Grade Japanese High-Carbon Cutlery Steel (Full Solid-Steel Hand Forging)

 Blade Profile: Smooth-Edge B-Type Direct-Power Geometry

 Manufacturing Process: Traditional Banshu Hand-Forged Base with Master Hand-Finishing

 Blade Engineering: Left-Handed Mirror Alignment / Precision 3D Urasuki & Hinari Tuning

 Handle / Lock: Ergonomic Solid Steel Handle with Traditional Brass Bottom Catch (Kana-dome)

 Joint Hardware: Reversed Precision Bolt & Nut Assembly

 Key Benefits: Unobstructed Cut-Line Visibility for Left-Handed Users / High Structural Rigidity / Smooth Cutting Glide / Easy Resharpening

 Origin: Made in Japan