{"product_id":"sokan-pruning-secateurs-total-length-blade-200mm-64mm-grade-japanese-carbon-cutlery-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-traditional-bottom-catch","title":"Sokan Pruning Secateurs\nTotal Length \u0026 Blade: 200mm\/64mm Grade Japanese Carbon Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch \/ Hollow Ground Back \/ Twisted Blade \/ Screw Joint \/ Traditional Bottom Catch]","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\u003eB-Type 200mm Edition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a legendary Japanese bypass pruning shear crafted by the pioneer workshop that forged Japan’s very first secateurs in 1870. Tracing its lineage back to master samurai swordsmiths, Sokan tools are celebrated nationwide for their rugged durability, historical integrity, and no-nonsense commercial cutting performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hallmark of this model is its heavy-duty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvex Edge profile (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamaguri-ba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike thin, fragile blades, the cutting edge is forged with a thick, shell-curved cross-section that provides immense structural strength. This allows the shear to bite through tough branches without chipping or flexing, making it exceptionally resilient under heavy load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB-Type streamlined frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, squeezing force is transferred seamlessly from the hand straight to the tip of the blade. This efficient power distribution ensures smooth, effortless \"slice-through\" action with minimal wrist strain. Forged entirely from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Grade Japanese Carbon Cutlery Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each tool is hand-forged and finished using traditional techniques to deliver outstanding edge retention and easy whetstone maintenance.\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 original maker credited with creating Japan's first pruning shears in 1870, leveraging over 200 years of 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\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 toughness, preventing chipping when tackling dense, hard branches.\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 Streamlined handle and blade alignment transfers leverage directly to the blade tip, maximizing cutting efficiency while minimizing hand fatigue.\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 holding, 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-to-metal friction and prevents tree sap (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) binding during heavy use.\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 crossover twist alignment, maintaining single-point blade contact for clean cuts that promote rapid plant 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 Finished with a classic metal handle latch for secure closure during transport and 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 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\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 64mm (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\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy-Duty Convex Edge (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamaguri-ba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) for High Durability\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 B-Type High-Efficiency 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 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 Maximum Edge Toughness \u0026amp; Chip Resistance \/ Direct Power to Tip \/ Effortless Slice-Through \/ 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abukumagawa Sokan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52844969853240,"sku":"83383-1293","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-2990.jpg?v=1787604477","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/sokan-pruning-secateurs-total-length-blade-200mm-64mm-grade-japanese-carbon-cutlery-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-traditional-bottom-catch","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}