Minamoto Akitada Kyoto Style Kiribashi Gardening Shears Total Length & Blade: 260mm/69mm (8-Sun 5-Bu) / Yasuki Blue Paper Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / 9mm Handle Thickness / 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 an extended 8-sun 5-bu size (260mm total length) with a 69mm blade forged from premium Yasugi Aogami (Blue Paper) steel. Engineered with a sturdy 9mm handle thickness, this long-frame shear combines extraordinary edge retention, extended reach, and exceptionally smooth blade interaction (suriawase) for professional garden maintenance.

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

Extended 260mm Frame with 9mm Handles: The longer 8-sun 5-bu length paired with robust 9mm thick handles provides superior leverage, structural stability, and extended reach into deep foliage.

Precision Hollow-Ground Blades (Urasuki): Features a traditional concave back finish that reduces sap drag and friction, delivering 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 (源昭忠)

Product Type: Kiribashi Shears (Kyoto Style)

Overall Length: 260 mm (8-Sun 5-Bu / 8寸5分)

Blade Length (Pivot to Tip): 69 mm

Handle Thickness: 9 mm

Blade Steel: Yasugi Aogami Steel (Blue Paper Steel)

Special Feature: Hollow-Ground Back (Urasuki) / 9mm Robust Handle / Precision-Tuned Blade Alignment

Country of Origin: Made in Japan