{"product_id":"sokan-left-handed-pruning-secateurs-total-length-blade-200mm-65mm-high-grade-japanese-carbon-cutlery-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-true-left-handed-mirror-image-construction","title":"Sokan Left-Handed Pruning Secateurs Total Length \u0026 Blade: 200mm\/65mm High-Grade Japanese Carbon Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch \/ Hollow Ground Back \/ Twisted Blade \/ Screw Joint \/ True Left-Handed Mirror-Image Construction]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Yamagata Prefecture by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbukumagawa Sokan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft-Handed B-Type 200mm Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a specialized Japanese bypass pruning shear custom-engineered for left-handed professionals and enthusiasts. Built by the pioneer workshop that forged Japan’s very first secateurs in 1870, this shear incorporates over 150 years of master swordsmithing heritage into a dedicated left-handed tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike standard shears simply held in the left hand, this model features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrue left-handed mirror-image construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The primary cutting blade, counter-blade, and joint hardware are fully reversed. This allows left-handed operators to view the cut line cleanly without obstruction while applying natural hand leverage that pulls the blades together rather than pushing them apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame merges the streamlined power of the B-Type with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA-Type hybrid ergonomic grip curve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing an exceptionally comfortable, hand-conforming hold that reduces fatigue during prolonged orchard work. Forged entirely from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Grade Japanese Carbon Cutlery Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it utilizes Yamagata’s signature 3D concave hollow grinding (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and precision crossover alignment (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) to deliver a sharp, effortless \"slice-through\" feel.\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\u003eTrue Left-Handed Mirror Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purpose-built with fully reversed blades and joint assembly, allowing left-handed users to make clean, precise cuts with clear line-of-sight and natural squeezing leverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePioneer Japanese Heritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crafted by Abukumagawa Sokan, the historic workshop credited with creating Japan's first pruning shears in 1870, drawing on centuries of samurai swordsmithing lineage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA-Type Hybrid Ergonomic Grip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blends the streamlined power transfer of the B-Type with the gentle, palm-conforming handle curves of the A-Type for superior comfort and control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Yamagata Blade Alignment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Incorporates precision 3D concave hollow grinding (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and twisted crossover geometry (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) for smooth opening action and clean branch cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Solid Steel Forging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Forged entirely from premium Japanese carbon cutlery steel for high structural rigidity, long-lasting edge retention, and easy whetstone resharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Bottom Lock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secured with a classic metal handle latch for reliable, safe storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\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 Abukumagawa Sokan (Yamagata, Japan)\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 Left-Handed B-Type Professional Hand-Forged Pruning Secateurs 200mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e True Left-Handed (Reversed Blade \u0026amp; Screw Mechanics)\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 200mm\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:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 65mm (from bolt center to blade tip)\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 Approx. 240g–250g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-Grade Japanese Carbon Cutlery Steel (Full Solid-Steel Hand Forging)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturing Process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Swordsmith Heritage Hand-Forging with Master Hand-Finishing\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 Engineering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Left-Handed Mirror Alignment \/ A-Type Hybrid Ergonomic Grip \/ 3D Curved Precision \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle \/ Lock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ergonomic Solid Steel Handle with Traditional Bottom Catch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoint Hardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reversed Precision Bolt \u0026amp; Nut Assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unobstructed Cut-Line Visibility for Left-Handed Users \/ Comfortable Ergonomic Grip \/ Direct Power Transfer \/ Easy Resharpening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in Japan\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abukumagawa Sokan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52845137035576,"sku":"83383-1268","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-3021.jpg?v=1787608498","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/sokan-left-handed-pruning-secateurs-total-length-blade-200mm-65mm-high-grade-japanese-carbon-cutlery-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-true-left-handed-mirror-image-construction","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}