Minamoto Akitada Kyoto Style Kiribashi Gardening Shears Total Length & Blade: 230mm/68mm (7-Sun 5-Bu) / Yasuki Blue Paper Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Blade / Twisted Blade / Rivet Joint]

Description

A traditional hand-forged Japanese Kyoto-style Kiribashi gardening shear crafted under the renowned Minamoto Akitada brand. Featuring a 7-sun 5-bu size (230mm total length) with a 68mm blade, this shear is forged from premium Yasugi Aogami (Blue Paper) steel. Designed for a comfortable fit in the hand, it combines long-lasting sharpness with exceptionally smooth blade alignment (suriawase) for professional fine pruning.

Premium Yasugi Aogami Steel: Forged from high-grade Blue Paper steel to ensure exceptional wear resistance, superior edge durability, and long-lasting sharpness under heavy daily use.

Ergonomic 230mm Frame: Compact 7-sun 5-bu length nestles naturally into the hand, offering ideal balance, maneuverability, and fatigue-free control.

Precision Hollow-Ground Blades (Urasuki): Features a traditional concave back finish that reduces sap drag and friction, ensuring smooth, effortless cutting movement.

Master-Crafted Blade Alignment: Engineered with fine blade friction tuning (suriawase) for clean, precise cuts that promote healthy plant recovery.

Specifications

Brand: Minamoto Akitada

Product Type: Kiribashi Shears (Kyoto Style)

Overall Length: 230 mm (7-Sun 5-Bu / 

Blade Length (Pivot to Tip): 68 mm

Blade Steel: Yasugi Aogami Steel (Blue Paper Steel)

Special Feature: Hollow-Ground Back (Urasuki) / Precision-Tuned Blade Alignment

Country of Origin: Made in Japan