Minamoto no Akitada Traditional Japanese Gardener Scissors Total Length & Blade (215mm/82mm) Aogami Blue Paper Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged / Urasuki Hollow Ground / Hineri Precision Blade Twist / Rivet Joint]

Description

The Minamoto no Akitada is a traditional hand-forged Japanese gardening shear crafted by Mizuno Tanrenjo, legendary for inheriting traditional sword-forging techniques. Forged from premium Yasugi Aogami (Blue Paper Steel), this shear combines exceptional edge retention with master-level craftsmanship.

What sets this tool apart is its exquisitely executed Urasuki (Hollow Grinding) and Blade Twist (Hineri). The hand-ground hollow inner blade profile dramatically minimizes surface friction and prevents tree sap buildup, ensuring clean, effortless cuts. Complementing this is a precise blade twist—an intricate technique achieved only by master blacksmiths—which allows the incredibly hard Aogami steel blades to meet at a single dynamic point, creating an extraordinarily smooth, quiet, and suction-like cutting feel.

With a well-balanced 215mm total length and an 82mm blade profile, it offers superior reach, control, and long-lasting sharpness for routine garden maintenance and fine pruning tasks. Equipped with a durable rivet joint, this shear is a true hand-forged masterpiece built for professional arborists, landscapers, and discerning tool collectors.

 Model: NO.327

 Total Length: 215mm

 Blade Length: 82mm (from rivet center to blade tip)

 Steel: Yasugi Aogami (Blue Paper Steel)

 Process: Traditional Hand-Forged

 Blade Features: Urasuki (Hollow Ground) & Precision Blade Twist (Hineri)

 Construction: Rivet Joint

 Maker: Minamoto no Akitada

 Origin: Made in Japan