Kudo Shears Hybrid Pruning & Bud Trimming Scissors Total Length & Blade: 180mm/62mm Weight: 190g | Special Grade Alloy Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch / Tough Northern Blade / Single-Edged / Hollow Ground Back / Screw Joint / Bottom Lock]

Description 

Handcrafted in Yamagata Prefecture—a renowned traditional blacksmithing hub in northeastern Japan (Yamagata Uchihamono)—by master blacksmith Kazuo Kudo of Kudo Shears (Kudo Seikyojo), the Authentic Hybrid Pruning & Bud Trimming Scissors 180mm is a rugged, highly versatile professional shear engineered to fuse the raw slicing power of a bypass pruner with the sharp agility of a bud shear.

Reflecting the legendary reputation of northeastern Japanese smithing, this tool is distinguished by its exceptionally tough "Tohoku-style" blade finish. 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. Built with a true single-edged bypass pruner structure (a sharp slicing blade pairing against a curved anvil blade), it cuts through tougher small branches without blade deflection, while its slender 62mm tip profile penetrates deep into dense foliage for pine needle selection (Metsumi), shoot pinching, and fine stem trimming.

Weighing a well-balanced approx. 190g, the compact 185mm frame fits naturally into the hand, offering maximum control and agility for all-day garden work. Paired with master-tuned crossover alignment (Hinari) for smooth blade contact and 3D hollow back-grinding (Urasuki) to prevent sap buildup, this versatile "2-in-1" hybrid shear delivers incredible cutting authority, long-lasting edge durability, and unmatched practical value.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 2-in-1 Hybrid Bypass Geometry: Combines the branch-cutting power of a bypass pruner with the slender agility of a bud shear, effortlessly handling tasks from fine bud selection to small branch cuts.

 Tohoku-Style Tough Blade Finish: Engineered for extra resilience and durability, utilizing Yamagata’s traditional heavy-duty heat treatment to withstand demanding professional use.

 Special Alloy Steel Construction: Premium alloy steel offers high toughness, excellent chip resistance, and long-lasting edge retention that sharpens beautifully on whetstones.

 Master-Tuned Crossover & Sharpness: Hand-adjusted blade crossover (Hinari) ensures zero-gap blade contact for a smooth, suction-like bite from base to tip.

 Compact Agility & Precise Tip (62mm): Slender 62mm blade length paired with a 185mm frame provides pinpoint control in tight, detailed pruning spots.

 Master Urasuki Alignment: Concave inner blade surfaces minimize sap adhesion and reduce friction during continuous operation.

 Traditional Kanatome Bottom Lock: Heavy-duty metal latch mechanism keeps the shears safely closed when holstered.

Product Specifications

 Brand: Kudo Shears / Kudo Seikyojo (Yamagata Prefecture, Japan)

 Model: Authentic Hybrid Pruning & Bud Trimming Scissors 180mm

 Tool Type: 2-in-1 Hybrid Bypass Pruner & Bud Shear (Sentei-Mekiri)

 Blade Geometry: Single-Edged Bypass Pruning Action (Cutting Blade + Anvil Blade) with Slender Tip

 Total Length: 185mm

 Blade Length: 62mm (from bolt center to tip)

 Weight: Approx. 190g

 Steel: Special Alloy Cutlery Steel (Yamagata Hand-Forged)

 Blade Engineering: Precision 3D Urasuki (Hollow Ground Back) & Hinari (Crossover Alignment)

 Lock / Hardware: Precision Screw Joint & Traditional Bottom Metal Latch (Kanatome)

 Key Benefits: 2-in-1 Versatility (Bud Thinning + Small Branch Pruning) / High Edge Toughness & Durability / Compact Palm Control / Outstanding Professional Value

 Origin: Made in Japan