{"product_id":"tobisho-bud-trimming-scissors-double-edged-total-length-blade-200mm-76mm-weight-205g-premium-japanese-carbon-cutlery-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-vinyl-handles-bottom-spring-lock","title":"Tobisho Bud Trimming Scissors Double-Edged Total Length \u0026 Blade: 200mm\/76mm Weight: 205g | Premium Japanese Carbon Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch \/ Hollow Ground Back \/ Twisted Blade \/ Screw Joint \/ Vinyl Handles \/ Bottom Spring Lock]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture—the historic heartland of traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamagata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blacksmithing—by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobisho (Tobizuka Seisakusho)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 200mm with Vinyl Grips \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a master-grade professional shear engineered specifically for delicate pine pruning (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetsumi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), candle selection, and precise bud thinning inside dense branch networks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged using Yamagata's distinctive low-temperature forging technique, the high-grade carbon steel is repeatedly hand-hammered to remove impurities and create a dense, structurally tenacious steel matrix. Tobisho employs a legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional lead-bath heat treatment (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamari-bus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—heating the blades in molten lead at approximately 800°C in an oxygen-free state—to achieve optimal hardness, extreme edge retention, and structural toughness without oxidation or decarburization, completely avoiding modern high-frequency induction hardening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a 200mm overall length with an extended 76mm slender blade, this model reaches deep into crowded foliage. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edouble-edged (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyoba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ground into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclamshell convex edge (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamaguri-ba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, significantly reducing friction as the blade glides through green shoots. Paired with 3D hollow back-grinding (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and master crossover alignment (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), the blades meet at a precise moving point to prevent bark tearing. Fitted with non-slip vinyl-coated handles (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl-gara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), it provides a comfortable, cushioned grip that reduces hand fatigue during all-day commercial use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: 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.\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\u003eTraditional Low-Temp Forging \u0026amp; Lead-Bath Quenching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamaguri Convex Edge (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamaguri-ba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clamshell-ground edge profile minimizes cutting friction when slicing through plant tissue, delivering an effortless bite and long-lasting sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-Edged (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyoba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Precision:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Balanced double-bevel edges slice cleanly from both sides to perform crisp, surgical bud selection without pinching surrounding needles.\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 \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\u003cspan\u003e 3D concave inner grinding prevents sap adhesion, while expert crossover tuning ensures point-to-point blade contact without leaving torn bark behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-Slip Ergonomic Vinyl Grips (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl-gara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Durable vinyl handle coating provides a cushioned, non-slip hold for enhanced control, reduced fatigue, and comfortable cold-weather operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended Reach \u0026amp; High Leverage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extended 200mm frame with a slender 76mm blade reach allows seamless access deep into dense pine canopies.\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 Tobisho \/ Tobizuka Seisakusho (Yamagata City, 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 Double-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 200mm Vinyl Grips \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 Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double-Edged (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyoba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Convex Clamshell Edge (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamaguri-ba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\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 Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ergonomic Non-Slip Vinyl Coated Handles (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl-gara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\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 76mm (from bolt center to 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\u003eSteel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-Carbon Japanese Cutlery Steel (S58C \/ SK-5 \/ Low-Temp Forged)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat Treatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Molten Lead Bath Quenching (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamari-bus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\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 Precision 3D \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Hollow Ground Back) \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Crossover 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\u003eLock \/ Hardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision Screw Joint \u0026amp; Traditional Bottom Spring Lock\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 Lead-Bath Hardened Steel \/ Non-Slip Grip \/ Surgical Pine Pruning Precision \/ Friction-Reducing Convex Edge\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":"Tobisho \/ Tobizuka Seikyosho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52861077422392,"sku":"83383-1076","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-3414.jpg?v=1787780753","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/tobisho-bud-trimming-scissors-double-edged-total-length-blade-200mm-76mm-weight-205g-premium-japanese-carbon-cutlery-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-vinyl-handles-bottom-spring-lock","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}