Hasamiya Ichiban Bonsai-Ikebana (Floral Shears) Pine Needle & Branch Pruning Shears Total Length & Blade: 210mm/60mm / Yasuki Blue Paper Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Blade / Twisted Blade / Rivet Joint]

Description

Hand-forged in the legendary cutlery region of Sanjo (Niigata Prefecture, Japan) by master blacksmiths, the Hasamiya Ichiban Hand-Forged Shears 210mm is a top-tier, professional-grade tool crafted for bonsai masters, Ikebana artists, landscape architects, and fine pruning specialists. Engineered for multi-purpose versatility, this single tool excels across three essential uses: detailed bonsai shaping, fine pine needle and bud pinching (Megiri), and precise Ikebana flower arranging.

This model is forged from Yasuki Aogami (Blue Paper Steel)—Japan’s premier high-carbon cutlery steel alloyed with chromium and tungsten. Renowned for its extreme hardness, incredible wear resistance, and long-lasting razor edge, Aogami steel allows this shear to maintain peak cutting precision even under continuous professional use on tough pine needles, woody shoots, and fibrous floral stems.

Each shear features traditional Urasuki (hollow-ground inner blade) and meticulously hand-tuned mechanical twist alignment (Hineri). This creates an ultra-smooth blade stroke with exact point-to-point contact along the entire 60mm blade length, while allowing sticky plant resin, sap, and floral fluid to escape freely. Paired with a 210mm long-reach frame, this tool penetrates deep into dense foliage networks, tight interior branch structures (Fukutokoro), and complex floral arrangements, enabling effortless bud pinching (Mekiri), stem shaping, and precise twig trimming without damaging surrounding leaves or delicate petals. Combining Sanjo blacksmithing heritage with elite Japanese steel, this shear represents a lifetime investment for master craftspeople.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Sanjo Niigata Forge Heritage: Hand-forged by master blacksmiths in Sanjo, Niigata—one of Japan’s most revered blacksmithing capitals.

 Top-Tier Yasuki Aogami (Blue Paper Steel): Premium alloy steel delivers extreme wear resistance, long-lasting edge retention, and razor-sharp cutting capacity without crushing plant tissue.

 3-in-1 Professional Versatility: Master tool engineered seamlessly for detailed bonsai pruning, fine pine bud/needle pinching (Megiri), and intricate Ikebana floral design.

 Extended 60mm Blade Profile: Generous 60mm blade length provides smooth, versatile stroke capacity for fine bud pinching, stem trimming, and sweeping foliage maintenance.

 Long-Reach 210mm Frame: Extended neck design penetrates deep inside dense plant canopies, intricate bonsai branch structures, and tall floral setups without disturbing surrounding foliage.

 Ultra-Smooth Urasuki & Twist Alignment: Meticulously hand-adjusted hollow-ground interior minimizes friction and sap buildup for an effortlessly smooth cutting feel.

Specifications

 Brand: Hasamiya Ichiban (Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

 Model: 1131 Shears 210mm

 Tool Type: Hand-Forged Long-Reach Shears (Bonsai, Megiri & Ikebana / Koeda-kiri)

 Blade Profile: Fine Straight Profile with Precision Urasuki & Twist Alignment

 Total Length: 210 mm

 Blade Length: 60 mm (from central pivot rivet to tip)

 Recommended Cutting Capacity: Soft green shoots, pine buds, floral stems, and woody twigs up to approx. 3–4mm

 Steel: Premium Japanese Yasuki Aogami (Blue Paper Steel / High-Carbon Alloy)

 Hardware: Traditional Hand-Forged Heavy-Duty Pivot Rivet

 Key Benefits: Premium Blue Paper Steel Sharpness & Longevity / Extended 60mm Blade Reach / Sanjo Blacksmith Precision / Smooth Sap-Clearing Urasuki

 Origin: Made in Japan