{"product_id":"kihachi-traditional-japanese-hedge-shears-sharp-angle-model-no-128-blade-240mm-mid-length-oak-handle-360mm-aogami-blue-paper-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-twisted-blade","title":"Kihachi Traditional Japanese Hedge Shears Sharp-Angle Model (NO.128) Blade 240mm \/ Mid-Length Oak Handle 360mm Aogami Blue Paper Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch \/ Hollow Ground \/ Twisted Blade]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted by Yoshioka Hamono under the esteemed Kihachi brand, the NO.128 (Mid-Length Handle Model) is a long-blade sharp-angle Japanese hedge shear engineered for maximum cutting coverage, precision control, and exceptional edge retention. Hand-forged from scratch using high-grade Yasugi Aogami (Blue Paper Steel), this shear combines razor-sharp cutting precision with long-lasting durability, keeping its refined edge through extended professional use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blades feature a traditional hollow ground back (Urasuki) to minimize friction and sap buildup, along with a subtle propeller-twisted blade design for smooth edge alignment and a clean cut. Paired with an extended 240mm blade and a 360mm (1.2 shaku) Japanese white oak handle with a balanced weight of 840g, this shear delivers wider surface coverage per stroke while maintaining superb weight distribution that reduces fatigue during repetitive trimming. Built to rigorous Japanese craftsmanship standards, it is an essential tool for arborists, professional landscapers, and fine greenery management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrand: Kihachi (Yoshioka Hamono)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModel: NO.128 (Sharp-Angle Model \/ 360mm Handle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTotal Length: 670mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlade Length: 240mm (from bolt center to blade tip)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHandle Length: 360mm (Japanese White Oak)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWeight: 840g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSteel: Aogami Blue Paper Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlade Finish: Hollow Ground \u0026amp; Twisted Blade Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProcess: Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOrigin: Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshioka Hamono Seisakusho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52810777198904,"sku":"83383-80","price":385.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-2225_637e2b11-147c-4522-93d7-a2d0244772bf.jpg?v=1786793922","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/kihachi-traditional-japanese-hedge-shears-sharp-angle-model-no-128-blade-240mm-mid-length-oak-handle-360mm-aogami-blue-paper-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-twisted-blade","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}