Hasamiya Ichiban Left-Handed Sasuke-Style Long-Handle Bonsai-Garden Pruning Shears 205mm/74mm (2.8 Sun) / Yasuki White Paper Steel [Left-Handed / Improved Sasuke Handle Design / File-Finished / Hollow Ground Blade / Rivet Joint]

Description

Handcrafted by master blacksmiths in Japan, the Hasamiya Ichiban Left-Handed Sasuke-Style Shears 205mm (2.8 Sun blade length) is a premium, specialized tool purpose-built for left-handed arborists, bonsai artists, and professional gardeners. Modeled after the iconic "Sasuke" handle geometry, this improved edition offers enhanced palm ergonomics and fluid control for left-handed users.

Forged using traditional Yasuki Shirogami (White Paper Steel)—Japan’s purest high-carbon cutlery steel—this shear delivers extraordinary bite and effortless cutting force through tough branches and woody foliage. Shirogami steel is celebrated for taking a razor-keen edge that slices cleanly without crushing plant tissue, preserving plant health and promoting quick recovery.

Each shear is individually file-finished (Yasuri-finish) and features precision Urasuki (hollow-ground inner blade clearance). This hand-tuned alignment creates a remarkably soft, velvety stroke action (Tsuriai) during left-handed operation, ensuring point-to-point edge contact while allowing plant resin and sap to clear freely. Combining rare left-handed engineering with legendary Sasuke heritage, this shear represents a lifetime investment for master craftspeople.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 True Left-Handed Engineering: Purpose-built with reversed blade orientation and handle ergonomics specifically tailored for left-handed cut control.

 Improved Sasuke Handle Profile: Refined variant of the iconic historic "Sasuke" shear design, shaped to fit naturally in the hand and provide maximum leverage.

 Premium Yasuki Shirogami (White Paper Steel): Ultra-pure high-carbon steel provides an exceptionally sharp edge with superior wood bite, slicing smoothly through twigs and branches.

 Velvety Smooth Urasuki Stroke: Meticulously hand-adjusted hollow-ground interior minimizes friction and sap buildup, delivering a soft, effortless cutting feel.

 Dual-Purpose Professional Utility: Ideal for professional landscape maintenance, garden pruning, pine bud pinching, and detailed bonsai shaping.

Specifications

 Brand: Hasamiya Ichiban

 Model: 337 / Sasuke-Style 2.8 Sun (Left-Handed)

 Tool Type: Left-Handed Professional Garden & Bonsai Pruning Shears (Uekiya-basami / Sasuke-gata)

 Orientation: Left-Handed (Left-Use)

 Total Length: 205 mm

 Blade Length (Pivot to Tip): 74 mm (2.8 Sun)

 Blade Steel: Premium Japanese Yasuki Shirogami (White Paper Steel / High-Carbon)

 Finish & Assembly: File-Finished (Yasuri) / Hollow-Ground Back (Urasuki) / Heavy-Duty Rivet Joint

 Country of Origin: Made in Japan