{"product_id":"minamoto-no-akitada-ikenobo-traditional-bonsai-ikebana-floral-shears-pruning-shears-total-length-blade-165mm-53mm-yasuki-blue-paper-steel-ikenobo-style-precision-ground-blade-twisted-blade-master-cutlery","title":"Minamoto no Akitada Ikenobo Traditional Bonsai-Ikebana (Floral Shears) Pruning Shears Total Length \u0026 Blade: 165mm\/53mm \/ Yasuki Blue Paper Steel [Ikenobo Style \/ Precision Ground Blade \/ Twisted Blade \/ Master Cutlery]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted under the prestigious Minamoto no Akitada brand in Japan, the Ikenobo Model 389 Shears (165mm overall length, 53mm blade) offer an ideal balance of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, exceptional cutting performance, and accessible professional utility. Designed specifically for Ikebana floral arranging—particularly the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIkenobo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e school—while serving as an excellent precision tool for fine bonsai pruning, this lightweight (155g) shear is a versatile staple for floral artists and plant enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade features high-grade Yasuki Aogami (Blue Paper Steel)—a premier high-carbon cutlery steel alloyed with chromium and tungsten. Known for its remarkable hardness and wear resistance, Blue Paper Steel allows this shear to maintain a razor-sharp edge through extensive use on fibrous stems, tough flower stalks, and soft woody twigs. The clean slicing action preserves the delicate water-transporting tissue (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003exylem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) of plant stems, helping cut flowers retain moisture longer and promoting healthy bonsai growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt with traditional Japanese blade geometry, including hollow-ground back logic (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and precise mechanical twist alignment (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHineri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), the blades move together with minimal friction while allowing sap and moisture to clear naturally. The classic looped handles provide smooth control, comfortable grip balance, and high leverage, making this tool a superb entry into professional-grade Japanese floral cutlery.\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\u003eClassic Ikenobo Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purpose-built for traditional Japanese Ikebana flower arranging, engineered to deliver tissue-preserving, crisp cuts on various floral material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop-Tier Yasuki Aogami (Blue Paper Steel):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium alloy steel delivers razor sharpness and long-lasting edge retention, resisting dulling even when cutting tough stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual-Purpose Versatility (Ikebana \u0026amp; Bonsai):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly effective for intricate flower arranging as well as fine foliage shaping, bud pinching, and twig trimming in bonsai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision Geometry \u0026amp; Smooth Stroke:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features hollow-ground inner blade surfaces (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and twist alignment (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHineri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) to minimize friction and prevent sap buildup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; Well-Balanced:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weighing just 155g with a 165mm frame, it provides precise control and comfortable handling for long arranging sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\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 Minamoto no Akitada\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 389 Ikenobo Shears 165mm Class\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 Traditional Ikenobo Floral \u0026amp; Bonsai Shears (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIkebana-basami\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\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 165 mm\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 (Pivot to Tip):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 53 mm\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 155 g\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 Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium Japanese Yasuki Aogami Steel (Blue Paper Steel)\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 Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Classic Ikenobo Looped Handles \/ Hollow-Ground Back (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) \/ Mechanical Twist Alignment (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHineri\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\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minamoto no Akitada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52888444731704,"sku":"83383-389","price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-4519.jpg?v=1788231754","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/minamoto-no-akitada-ikenobo-traditional-bonsai-ikebana-floral-shears-pruning-shears-total-length-blade-165mm-53mm-yasuki-blue-paper-steel-ikenobo-style-precision-ground-blade-twisted-blade-master-cutlery","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}