{"product_id":"kudo-shears-double-edged-bud-trimming-scissors-total-length-blade-200mm-77mm-weight-200g-special-alloy-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-bottom-lock-tough-northern-blade","title":"Kudo Shears Double-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors Total Length \u0026 Blade: 200mm\/77mm Weight: 200g | Special Alloy Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch \/ Hollow Ground Back \/ Twisted Blade \/ Screw Joint \/ Bottom Lock \/ Tough Northern Blade]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Yamagata Prefecture—a renowned traditional blacksmithing hub in northeastern Japan (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamagata Uchihamono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)—by master blacksmith Kazuo Kudo of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKudo Shears (Kudo Seikyojo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Double-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 200mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a rugged, highly durable professional shear built for precision canopy work and high-frequency commercial pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflecting the legendary reputation of northeastern Japanese smithing, this tool is distinguished by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally tough \"Tohoku-style\" blade finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Forged using specialized high-grade alloy steel (blending carbon with micro-elements like chromium and vanadium), the blades offer superior toughness, enhanced chip resistance, and extended edge retention compared to standard carbon steels. This allows the shear to hold a razor-sharp edge through demanding, all-day bud thinning while offering outstanding structural durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymmetrical double-edged (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyoba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, two thin blades meet evenly from both sides to slice green stems and soft shoots cleanly without crushing delicate plant tissue. Its extended \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200mm frame and slender 77mm blade profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e glide effortlessly into dense pine foliage, tight crotches, and deep canopy pockets. Paired with master-tuned crossover alignment (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) for silky-smooth blade contact and 3D hollow back-grinding (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) to prevent sap buildup, this shear delivers incredible slicing power, flawless responsiveness, and unmatched practical value.\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\u003eTohoku-Style Tough Blade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engineered for extra resilience and durability, utilizing Yamagata’s traditional heavy-duty heat treatment to withstand demanding professional use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Alloy Steel Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium alloy steel offers high toughness, excellent chip resistance, and long-lasting edge retention that sharpens beautifully on whetstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster-Tuned Crossover \u0026amp; Sharpness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-adjusted blade crossover (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) ensures zero-gap blade contact for a smooth, suction-like bite from base 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\u003eExtended 77mm Slender Reach:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Narrow blade geometry penetrates deep into crowded branch networks and dense pine foliage for surgical bud removal (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetsumi\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\u003eSymmetrical Double-Edged (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyoba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Precision:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twin razor-sharp blades slice evenly from both sides to ensure tear-free, tissue-preserving cuts on tender shoots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alignment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Concave inner blade surfaces minimize sap adhesion and reduce friction during continuous operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanatome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottom Lock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy-duty metal latch mechanism keeps the shears safely closed when holstered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\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 Kudo Shears \/ Kudo Seikyojo (Yamagata 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 Authentic Double-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 200mm\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 Heavy-Duty Fine Bud Trimming \u0026amp; Shoot Scissors (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyoba Mekiri\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 Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double-Edged (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyoba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Slender Profile\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 200mm\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 77mm (from bolt center 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\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 200g\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, and delicate stems (up to approx. 3–5mm)\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 Special Alloy Cutlery Steel (Yamagata Hand-Forged)\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 Engineering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision 3D \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Hollow Ground Back) \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Crossover 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\u003eLock \/ Hardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision Screw Joint \u0026amp; Traditional Bottom Metal Latch (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanatome\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\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High Edge Toughness \u0026amp; Durability \/ Flawless Smooth Crossover \/ Extended Reach into Canopies \/ Outstanding Professional Value\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":"Kudo Seikiyosho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52864458686776,"sku":"83383-875","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-3640.jpg?v=1787865438","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/kudo-shears-double-edged-bud-trimming-scissors-total-length-blade-200mm-77mm-weight-200g-special-alloy-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-bottom-lock-tough-northern-blade","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}