Minamoto no Akitada Traditional Japanese Gardener Scissors Total Length & Blade (215mm/81mm) Kigami Yellow Paper Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch / Rivet Joint / Hollow Ground]

Description

The Minamoto no Akitada is a traditional hand-forged Japanese gardening shear designed for exceptional cutting control and smooth handling. Hand-forged from scratch using premium Yasugi Kigami (Yellow Paper Steel), this steel is renowned for its ability to bite smoothly into plant material and provide a clean, effortless follow-through with every cut.

With a versatile 215mm total length and an 81mm blade profile, it offers excellent leverage and precise control for routine garden maintenance, branch trimming, and general pruning tasks. Featuring a traditional hollow ground blade design (Urasuki) that reduces friction and prevents sap buildup, along with a durable rivet joint, this shear provides long-lasting reliability for professional arborists and landscapers.

 Model: Gardener Model

 Total Length: 215mm

 Blade Length: 81mm (from rivet center to blade tip)

 Steel: Kigami Yellow Paper Steel

 Blade Finish: Hollow Ground

 Process: Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch

 Construction: Rivet Joint

 Origin: Made in Japan