Tobisho Bud Trimming Scissors Double-Edged Flat Profile Total Length & Blade: 200mm/72mm Weight: 170g | High Carbon Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint /Bottom Spring Lock / Lightweight]

Description

Handcrafted in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture—the historic heartland of traditional Yamagata blacksmithing—by Tobisho (Tobizuka Seisakusho, founded in 1804), the Double-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 200mm Flat Blade Profile (Tobisho S-11) is a master-grade, ultra-lightweight Japanese shear engineered specifically for delicate pine pruning (Metsumi), candle pinching, and precision bud thinning inside dense branch networks.

What distinguishes this Model is its specialized Flat Blade Geometry (Shinogi-nashi), where the ridge line (Shinogi) has been carefully ground away. This specialized profile reduces tool weight to a remarkably light approx. 170g, dramatically minimizing wrist and hand fatigue during long hours of continuous commercial pruning.

Forged using Yamagata's low-temperature forging techniques, the high-grade carbon steel (SK-5) is hand-hammered to create a dense steel matrix before undergoing Tobisho’s signature traditional lead-bath heat treatment (Namari-bus)—quenching in molten lead at 800°C in an oxygen-free state to achieve maximum edge hardness, structural tenacity, and long-lasting sharpness without decarburization. Featuring a slender 72mm blade reach, precision 3D hollow back-grinding (Urasuki), and master crossover alignment (Hinari), the blades slide effortlessly into crowded branches to deliver clean, crisp cuts without bark tearing.

Note: Designed strictly for fine bud thinning and delicate green shoot management. Due to its ultra-sharp double-edged geometry, it is not intended for pruning thick or hardwood branches.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Shinogi-Nashi Flat Blade Profile: Ground without a ridge line (Shinogi) to achieve a slender blade geometry and an ultra-lightweight (~170g) build that reduces hand strain during extended daily use.

 Traditional Low-Temp Forging & Lead-Bath Quenching: Hand-hammered at low temperatures and heat-treated in an 800°C molten lead bath for unmatched steel density, extreme edge retention, and structural toughness.

 Double-Edged (Ryoba) Precision: Balanced double-bevel edges slice cleanly from both sides to perform crisp, surgical bud selection without pinching surrounding needles.

 Specialized for Pine Pruning (Metsumi): Slender 72mm blade profile reaches deep into dense, tangled foliage and crowded pine canopies.

 Master Urasuki & Hinari Alignment: 3D concave inner grinding prevents sap adhesion, while expert crossover tuning ensures point-to-point blade contact without leaving torn bark behind.

 Heritage Craftsmanship: Produced by Tobisho, a historic blacksmith operating since 1804, combining traditional sensibilities with scientific quality standards.

Product Specifications

 Brand: Tobisho / Tobizuka Seisakusho (Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan / Est. 1804)

 Model: Double-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 200mm Flat Profile (Tobisho S-11)

 Blade Geometry: Double-Edged (Ryoba) Flat-Ground Profile (Shinogi-nashi)

 Total Length: 200mm

 Blade Length: 72mm (from bolt center to tip)

 Weight: Approx. 170g (Ultra-Lightweight Design)

 Steel: High-Carbon Japanese Cutlery Steel (SK-5 / Low-Temp Forged)

 Heat Treatment: Traditional Molten Lead Bath Quenching (Namari-bus)

 Blade Engineering: Precision 3D Urasuki (Hollow Ground Back) & Hinari (Crossover Alignment)

 Lock / Hardware: Precision Screw Joint & Traditional Bottom Spring Lock

 Key Benefits: ~170g Ultra-Lightweight / Lead-Bath Hardened Steel / Slender Profile for Deep Reach / Easy Whetstone Maintenance

 Origin: Made in Japan