Hasami Masamune Kyo-Style Traditional Japanese Hedge Shears Total Length & Blade 800mm / 195mm / Lightweight Long Handle 540mm with Shirogami White Paper Steel Blade [Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Back /Twist Blade / Screw joint ]

Description

Crafted by Yoshioka Hamono under the renowned Hasami Masamune brand, the NO.105 features the classic Kyoto-style ("Kyo-gata") profile, widely celebrated across Japan for its versatile all-around trimming capabilities. Hand-forged from high-grade Yasugi Shirogami (White Paper Steel), these shears offer exceptional sharpness and clean, effortless penetration into foliage and live green branches.

Designed with a slim yet thick blade profile, it combines precise control with structural strength for general hedge trimming and shaping. The blades feature a traditional hollow ground back (Urasuki) to minimize friction and sap buildup. Fitted with a 540mm Japanese Chinquapin (Shii wood) handle (total length 800mm) and weighing just 760g, this lightweight configuration delivers extended reach and maximum maneuverability for reduced fatigue during long hours of trimming. Built to professional standards for landscapers and arborists. (Note: Intended for live greenery; the lightweight Chinquapin handle is prone to snapping under heavy force, so avoid cutting dry or thick hard wood).

 Brand: Hasami Masamune (Yoshioka Hamono)

 Model: NO.105 (Kyo-Style / Kyoto-Style Model)

 Total Length: 800mm

 Blade Length: 195mm (from bolt center to blade tip)

 Handle Length: 540mm (Japanese Chinquapin / Shii Wood)

 Weight: 760g

 Steel: Shirogami White Paper Steel (Yasugi Steel)

 Features: Urasuki Hollow Ground / Slim-Thick Blade Profile

 Process: Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch

 Origin: Made in Japan