SAKURA Kyoto Style Gourd-Handle Kiribashi Gardening Shears Total Length & Blade: 210mm/66mm Slim Profile / Yasuki White Paper Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Gourd-Shaped Handle / Hollow Ground Blade / Twisted Blade / Rivet Joint]

Description

A premium, hand-forged Japanese Kiribashi shear featuring an ergonomic gourd-shaped handle (Hyotan-gata) and a slim 2.7-sun (66mm) blade crafted from laminated Yasugi Shirogami (White Paper) steel and soft iron. Designed as a traditional Kyoto alternative to standard Ueki pruning shears, this master-tier tool combines a thick, durable spine with a slender blade profile that fits comfortably in the hand for precise, intricate garden work.

Professional Loose-Rivet Finish (Twisted Stroke Required): Crafted with a traditional slightly loose rivet joint for professional usage. Requires a slight wrist-twist technique (te-o-hineri) during the stroke to bring the cutting edges together smoothly.

Traditional Laminated Construction: Expertly hand-forged by hammer-welding high-carbon White Paper steel to a soft iron backing for superior edge sharpness and easy maintenance.

Ergonomic Gourd-Shaped Handle: Distinctive curved handle design nestles naturally into the palm, maximizing control and reducing hand fatigue during long pruning sessions.

Slim & Heavy-Duty Blade Design: Merges a slim blade width for reaching into tight spaces with a thick blade spine for exceptional structural durability.

Specifications

Brand: SAKURA

Product Type: Kiribashi Shears (Hyotan-gata / Gourd-Handle)

Overall Length: 210 mm

Blade Length (Pivot to Tip): 66 mm (2.7-Sun)

Blade Steel: Yasugi Shirogami Steel (Laminated with Soft Iron)

Special Feature: Gourd-Shaped Handle / Slim Profile / Loose-Rivet Professional Adjust / Hollow-Ground Back (Urasuki)

Country of Origin: Made in Japan