{"product_id":"kudo-shears-hand-forged-hybrid-pruning-bud-scissors-180mm-62mm-weight-190g-special-alloy-steel-yamagata-hand-forged-tough-northern-blade-single-bevel-hybrid-bypass-hollow-ground-bottom-lock","title":"Kudo Shears Hybrid Pruning \u0026 Bud Trimming Scissors Total Length \u0026 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":"\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 Hybrid Pruning \u0026amp; Bud Trimming Scissors 180mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\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. 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e62mm tip profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e penetrates deep into dense foliage for pine needle selection (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetsumi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), shoot pinching, and fine stem trimming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing a well-balanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapprox. 190g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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 (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) for smooth blade contact and 3D hollow back-grinding (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) to prevent sap buildup, this versatile \"2-in-1\" hybrid shear delivers incredible cutting authority, long-lasting edge durability, 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\u003e2-in-1 Hybrid Bypass Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\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 (62mm):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slender 62mm 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\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 Hybrid Pruning \u0026amp; 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 2-in-1 Hybrid Bypass Pruner \u0026amp; Bud Shear (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentei-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 Single-Edged Bypass Pruning Action (Cutting Blade + Anvil Blade) with Slender 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\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 62mm (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. 190g\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 2-in-1 Versatility (Bud Thinning + Small Branch Pruning) \/ High Edge Toughness \u0026amp; Durability \/ Compact Palm Control \/ 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":52864557515064,"sku":"83383-876","price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-3652.jpg?v=1787867718","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/kudo-shears-hand-forged-hybrid-pruning-bud-scissors-180mm-62mm-weight-190g-special-alloy-steel-yamagata-hand-forged-tough-northern-blade-single-bevel-hybrid-bypass-hollow-ground-bottom-lock","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}