Sokan Single-Handed Hedge Shears Without Guard Total Length & Blade: 270mm / 130mm Carbon Special Cutlery Steel [Traditional Yamagata Hand-Forged / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted lBlade / Screw Joint / Smooth Engagement]

Description

Crafted by the legendary Abukumagawa Sokan blacksmith line in Yamagata Prefecture—a historic maker rooted in swordsmithing heritage since the Edo period—model No. 348 is a professional-grade 270mm single-handed hedge shear meticulously hand-forged using special high-carbon cutlery steel.

Forged by master craftsmen, each pair features an authentic Hollow Ground Back (Urasuki) combined with fine "Hinari" (artisanal twist and shear alignment). This traditional geometry reduces cutting friction, prevents sap buildup, and ensures precise blade engagement from root to tip without pushing foliage away. Built with outstanding structural toughness and a heavy-duty feel, it excels at all-around hedge trimming and leaf shaping (Hagari). Secured with a Screw Joint and classic handle latch (Kanamedome), it delivers supreme cutting smoothness and lifelong performance without a guard.

 Brand: Sokan / Abukumagawa Sokan

 Model: Item NO.348 (270mm Yamagata Hand-Forged Model / Without Guard)

 Total Length: 270mm

 Blade Length: 130mm (from bolt center to blade tip)

 Steel: Premium Carbon Special Steel (High-Hardness Cutlery Steel)

 Blade Type: Precision Straight Double-Edge (Moroha / Ideal for All-Around Hedge Trimming)

 Joint Type: Screw Joint

 Lock Type: Handle Latch (Kanamedome)

 Back Finish: Authentic Yamagata Hollow Ground Back (Urasuki / Sap Resistant)

 Blade Alignment: Hand-Adjusted Hinari (Twist Alignment for Crisp Cut Engagement)

 Guard Type: Without Guard (Open Handle)

 Features: Yamagata Master Hand-Forged / Swordsmith Heritage Construction / Authentic Urasuki & Hinari Alignment / Heavy-Duty All-Around Trimming / Exceptional Sharpness & Durability

 Process: Traditional Yamagata Hand-Forged & Finished

 Origin: Made in Japan