{"product_id":"hasamiya-ichiban-hand-forged-long-handle-bonsai-shears-210mm-65mm-sanjo-forge-yasuki-shirogami-white-paper-steel-sanjo-master-blacksmith-heritage-premium-white-paper-steel-long-reach-ashinaga-loop-handles-extended-65mm-blade-urasuki-mec","title":"Hasamiya Ichiban Long-Handle Bonsai-Ikebana (Floral Shears) Pine Needle \u0026 Bud Pruning Shears Total Length \u0026 Blade: 210mm\/65mm \/ Yasuki White Paper Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch \/ Hollow Ground Blade \/ Twisted Blade \/ Rivet Joint]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-forged in the legendary cutlery region of Sanjo (Niigata Prefecture, Japan) by master blacksmiths, the Hasamiya Ichiban Hand-Forged Long-Handle Shears 210mm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshinaga-basami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) represents the absolute pinnacle of traditional Japanese pruning tools. Engineered for ultimate multi-purpose versatility, this top-tier tool excels across three essential applications: precision bonsai shaping, fine pine needle and bud pinching (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMegiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and delicate Ikebana flower arranging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model is forged from Yasuki Shirogami (White Paper Steel)—an ultra-pure Japanese high-carbon steel prized by blacksmiths for its exceptional bite into plant tissue and capacity to take a razor-sharp, razor-smooth edge. White Paper Steel cuts with surgical cleanliness, promoting fast plant recovery and preventing damage to delicate floral stems, bark, and shoots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach shear features traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (hollow-ground inner blade) and meticulously hand-tuned mechanical twist alignment (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHineri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). This creates an ultra-smooth blade stroke with exact point-to-point contact along the entire 65mm blade length, while allowing sticky plant resin, sap, and floral fluid to escape freely. Paired with extended \"long-leg\" loop handles (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshinaga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) on a 210mm frame, this tool provides high leverage and extended reach into dense foliage networks, tight interior branch structures (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFukutokoro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and intricate floral arrangements. It enables effortless bud pinching (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMekiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), stem shaping, and precise twig trimming without damaging surrounding leaves or delicate petals. Combining Sanjo blacksmithing heritage with pure Japanese high-carbon steel, this shear represents a lifetime instrument for master craftspeople.\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\u003eSanjo Niigata Forge Heritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-forged by master blacksmiths in Sanjo, Niigata—one of Japan’s most revered blacksmithing capitals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Yasuki Shirogami (White Paper Steel):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pure high-carbon steel delivers an aggressive bite into wood and stems, crisp razor sharpness, and effortless resharpening on traditional whetstones without crushing plant tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-in-1 Professional Versatility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Master tool engineered seamlessly for detailed bonsai pruning, fine pine bud\/needle pinching (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMegiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and intricate Ikebana floral design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-Handle \"Ashinaga\" Ergonomics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extended loop handles and neck provide superior leverage, precise control, and comfortable reach into crowded branch networks and tall floral setups.\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 65mm Blade Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generous 65mm blade length offers a smooth, versatile stroke capacity for fine bud pinching, stem trimming, and sweeping foliage maintenance.\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-Smooth Urasuki \u0026amp; Twist Alignment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Meticulously hand-adjusted hollow-ground interior minimizes friction and sap buildup for an effortlessly smooth cutting feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\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 Hasamiya Ichiban (Sanjo, Niigata 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 1132 Long-Handle Shears 210mm\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 Hand-Forged Long-Handle Shears (Bonsai, Megiri \u0026amp; Ikebana \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshinaga\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 Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine Straight Profile with Precision Urasuki \u0026amp; Twist Alignment\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 205mm (approx. 210mm 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\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 65mm (from central pivot rivet to tip)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Cutting Capacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft green shoots, pine buds, floral stems, and woody twigs up to approx. 3–4mm\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 Premium Japanese Yasuki Shirogami (White Paper Steel \/ High-Carbon Cutlery 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\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Hand-Forged Heavy-Duty Pivot Rivet\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 White Paper Steel Sharpness \u0026amp; Excellent Wood Bite \/ Extended 65mm Blade \u0026amp; Long Reach \/ Sanjo Blacksmith Precision \/ Smooth Sap-Clearing Urasuki\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hasamiya Ichiban","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52872805384504,"sku":"83383-1132","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-3754.jpg?v=1787957093","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/hasamiya-ichiban-hand-forged-long-handle-bonsai-shears-210mm-65mm-sanjo-forge-yasuki-shirogami-white-paper-steel-sanjo-master-blacksmith-heritage-premium-white-paper-steel-long-reach-ashinaga-loop-handles-extended-65mm-blade-urasuki-mec","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}