{"product_id":"hasamiya-ichiban-long-handle-bonsai-shears-210mm-65mm-yasuki-aogami-paper-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-rivet-joint-long-reach-ashinaga-loop-handles-master-bonsai-landscape-tool","title":"Hasamiya Ichiban Long-Handle Bonsai-Ikebana (Floral Shears) Pruning Shears Total Length \u0026 Blade: 210mm\/65mm \/ Yasuki Blue Paper Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch \/ Hollow Ground Blade \/ Twisted Blade \/ Rivet Joint \/ Long-Reach Loop Handles]","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 Bonsai \u0026amp; Ikebana Shears 210mm (Ashinaga-basami) represents the absolute pinnacle of traditional Japanese pruning tools, engineered for bonsai masters, Ikebana artists, landscape architects, and fine pruning specialists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis top-of-the-line 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 sharpness even through continuous professional use on tough pine needles, woody shoots, and fibrous floral stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach shear features traditional Urasuki (hollow-ground inner blade) and meticulously hand-tuned mechanical twist alignment. This creates an ultra-smooth blade stroke with exact point-to-point contact along the entire 65mm blade length, while allowing sticky plant resin and floral sap to escape freely. Paired with extended \"long-leg\" loop handles (Ashinaga) on a 210mm frame, this tool provides high leverage and extended reach into dense foliage networks, tight interior branch structures, 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 elite Japanese steel, this shear is an ultimate lifelong 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\u003eTop-Tier Yasuki Aogami (Blue Paper Steel):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium alloy steel delivers extreme wear resistance, long-lasting edge retention, and razor-sharp cutting capacity that cuts cleanly 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\u003eDual-Purpose Versatility (Bonsai \u0026amp; Ikebana):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal for intricate bonsai maintenance as well as fine Ikebana flower arranging, allowing razor-precise control on stems, twigs, and buds.\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 arrangements.\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 twig 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 1133 Long-Handle Bonsai \u0026amp; Ikebana 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 Bonsai, Ikebana \u0026amp; Floral Pruning Shears (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshinaga \/ Koeda-kiri \/ Megiri-basami\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, 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 Aogami (Blue Paper Steel \/ High-Carbon Alloy)\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 Premium Blue Paper Steel Sharpness \u0026amp; Longevity \/ 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":52872862826808,"sku":"83383-1133","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-3758.jpg?v=1787958360","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/hasamiya-ichiban-long-handle-bonsai-shears-210mm-65mm-yasuki-aogami-paper-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-rivet-joint-long-reach-ashinaga-loop-handles-master-bonsai-landscape-tool","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}