SAKURA Professional Slim-Blade Gate-Hedge Shears Total Length & Blade 775mm/210mm Yasugi Aogami Blue Paper Steel / Oak Handle 500mm [Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Rivet Joint / Gate-Style]

Description

Handcrafted by master blacksmiths in Japan through traditional forge-welding of soft iron and carbon steel, the SAKURA Professional Mon-Gata Hedge Shears are engineered specifically for commercial arborists and professional landscape artists. Featuring a slender 210mm blade paired with 500mm premium Japanese white oak handles, this heavy-duty tool is purpose-built for precision shaping, fine hedge alignment, and pruning green wood.

The primary cutting edge is forged from Yasuki Aogami (Blue Paper Steel), legendary for its remarkable hardness, wear resistance, and long-lasting bite under rigorous daily use. Designed with a specialized "Mon-Gata" (gate-style) frame, the blades are crafted with a slender profile (Hosomi) to maneuver effortlessly into dense foliage, yet forged slightly thicker at the core to ensure robust durability and structural rigidity against heavy resistance.  

Each shear is individually hand-adjusted with precision Urasuki (hollow-ground inner blade clearance) and Hineri (mechanical twist alignment). This artisanal geometry ensures a silky-smooth, self-sharpening cutting stroke that prevents blade binding and resists sap accumulation. Secured with a traditional decorative Chrysanthemum nut and bolt (Kikuza-kashime), this 900g professional shear represents the pinnacle of traditional Japanese cutlery craftsmanship.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Master Hand-Forged Construction: Forged by skilled blacksmiths, laminating tough soft-iron backing with a high-carbon steel cutting edge for superior impact resistance and sharpness.

 Yasuki Aogami (Blue Paper Steel): Premium Japanese alloy steel renowned for unmatched edge retention, extreme durability, and clean, effortless slicing through live wood.  

 Slender yet Reinforced Blade Geometry: Features a narrow profile for tight, precision topiary work while maintaining additional spine thickness for exceptional strength.

 Precision Urasuki & Hineri Alignment: Hand-tuned hollow-ground clearance and blade twist deliver a smooth, low-friction cutting action with continuous edge contact.

 Select Japanese White Oak Handles (500mm): Dense, shock-absorbing white oak handles offer exceptional balance, structural strength, and comfortable leverage for long workdays.

Specifications

 Brand: SAKURA

 Model: 257 / Mon-Gata Slender Hedge Shears 210mm

 Tool Type: Professional Hand-Forged Japanese Hedge Shears (Mon-Gata Karikomi-basami)  

 Total Length: 775 mm  

 Blade Length (Pivot to Tip): 210 mm  

 Handle Length: 500 mm (Japanese White Oak)  

 Total Weight: 900 g  

 Blade Steel: Premium Japanese Yasuki Aogami (Blue Paper Steel / High-Carbon Alloy)  

 Joint & Finish: Chrysanthemum Nut & Bolt Joint (Kikuza-kashime) / Hand-Finished Urasuki & Hineri

 Recommended Application: Commercial landscape maintenance, precision hedge shaping, and live wood/green branch pruning

 Country of Origin: Made in Japan