{"product_id":"kudo-shears-hand-forged-double-edged-bud-scissors-180mm-61mm-weight-180g-special-alloy-steel-yamagata-hand-forged-tough-northern-blade-symmetrical-double-bevel-hollow-ground-bottom-lock","title":"Kudo Shears Double-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors Total Length \u0026 Blade 180mm\/61mm Weight: 180g Special Alloy Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch \/ Hollow Ground Back \/ Twisted Blade \/ Screw Joint \/ Tough Northern Blade \/ Bottom Lock]","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 180mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a compact, highly durable professional shear engineered for precision canopy work, bonsai maintenance, and fatigue-free shoot thinning.\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 providing 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 compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e185mm frame and agile 61mm blade profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fit comfortably in the palm, offering direct control for navigating tight branch crotches, pine needle selection (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetsumi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and delicate foliage work. 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\u003eCompact Agility \u0026amp; Precise Tip (61mm):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slender 61mm blade length paired with a 185mm frame provides pinpoint control in tight, detailed pruning spots.\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 180mm\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 Compact 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 185mm\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 61mm (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. 180g\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 \/ Compact Palm Control \/ Flawless Smooth Crossover \/ 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\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kudo Seikiyosho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52864520716600,"sku":"83383-874","price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-3645.jpg?v=1787866917","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/kudo-shears-hand-forged-double-edged-bud-scissors-180mm-61mm-weight-180g-special-alloy-steel-yamagata-hand-forged-tough-northern-blade-symmetrical-double-bevel-hollow-ground-bottom-lock","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}