{"product_id":"sokan-pruning-secateurs-large-model-total-length-blade-225mm-73mm-high-grade-japanese-carbon-cutlery-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-high-leverage-geometry","title":"Sokan Pruning Secateurs Large Model Total Length \u0026 Blade: 225mm\/73mm High-Grade Japanese Carbon Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch \/ Hollow Ground Back \/ Twisted Blade \/ Screw Joint \/ High-Leverage Geometry]","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\u003eLarge B-Type 225mm Edition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a high-leverage Japanese bypass pruning shear built specifically for heavy-duty rough pruning (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAra-giri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), thick orchard branches, and demanding commercial tree work. Produced by the pioneer workshop that forged Japan’s very first secateurs in 1870, this shear carries over 150 years of master blacksmithing heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring 225mm in overall length with an extended 73mm blade, this extra-large model provides outstanding mechanical leverage. Combined with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estreamlined B-Type frame geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, squeezing force is transferred directly and efficiently to the very tip of the blade, allowing users to slice through thick limbs with far less physical exertion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe core of its heavy-duty performance lies in its signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvex Edge profile (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamaguri-ba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The cutting blade is forged with a thick, shell-curved cross-section that reinforces structural integrity. This robust geometry prevents edge chipping or twisting when cutting hard, dense timber under heavy load. Forged entirely from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Grade Japanese Carbon Cutlery Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it offers supreme edge toughness, long wear resistance, and straightforward maintenance on traditional whetstones.\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\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\u003eLarge-Frame Heavy-Duty Rough-Cutter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extended 225mm handles and a 73mm blade deliver high mechanical torque, making light work of thick orchard branches and tough timber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-Duty Convex Edge (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamaguri-ba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features a thick, shell-curved blade bevel engineered for extreme structural strength, preventing chipping during aggressive pruning 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\u003eB-Type Direct-Power Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Direct alignment of the handles and blade transfers squeezing force seamlessly to the blade tip, maximizing cut efficiency while minimizing arm strain.\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\u003e3D Curved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Hollow Ground Back):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision-ground concave back minimizes metal friction and prevents tree sap (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) binding.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Crossover Alignment):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Incorporates subtle twist alignment for single-point blade contact, producing clean cuts that encourage rapid branch recovery.\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 closure during storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Large B-Type Professional Hand-Forged Pruning Secateurs 225mm \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 225mm\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 73mm (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. 310g–330g\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\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy-Duty Convex Edge (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamaguri-ba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) for Maximum Edge Strength\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 High-Leverage B-Type Direct Power Transfer \/ 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 Extra-Long 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 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 High Leverage for Rough Cuts \u0026amp; Thick Timber \/ Exceptional Edge Toughness \/ Direct Power to Blade Tip \/ 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 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