Hasami Masamune Kyo-Style Traditional Japanese Hedge Shears Total Length & Blade 535mm/195mm Short Nata Oak Handle 270mm with Shirogami White Paper Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground back / Twisted 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 heavy-duty 270mm Nara white oak handle (total length 535mm), this compact configuration provides outstanding balance, control, and maneuverability—making it ideal for precision work, safe operation on stepladders, and trimming in tight spaces. Built to professional standards for landscapers and arborists. (Note: Intended for live greenery and general trimming; avoid cutting dry or dead hard wood).

 Brand: Hasami Masamune (Yoshioka Hamono)

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

 Total Length: 535mm

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

 Handle Length: 270mm (Short Nata Japanese White Oak Handle)

 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