{"product_id":"tobisho-flagship-pruning-secateurs-specially-made-asuka-total-length-blade-195mm-60mm-yasuki-special-cutlery-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-master-hand-forged-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint","title":"Tobisho Flagship Pruning Secateurs Specially-Made Asuka-Total Length \u0026 Blade: 195mm\/60mm Yasuki Special Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch \/ Master Hand-Forged \/ Hollow Ground Back \/ Twisted Blade \/ Screw Joint]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Yamagata Prefecture by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobisho (Tobizuka Shears Works)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecially-Made Asuka-Type 195mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepresents the absolute flagship of Japanese master blacksmithing (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamagata Uchihamono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Designed for elite professional arborists, master gardeners, and serious tools connoisseurs, this model incorporates Tobisho's most advanced ergonomic geometry and traditional hand-forging techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged from genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHitachi Yasuki Special Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Asuka-Type features a unique blade cross-section with a thick, robust spine tapering rapidly down to a surgical razor edge. This specialized geometry, combined with precision 3D concave hollow grinding (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and twisted crossover alignment (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), allows the shear to effortlessly slice through timber, creating an unforgettable \"silky release\" sensation as the blade finishes each cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered with an innovative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextra-wide jaw mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the counter-blade opens almost to a right angle, allowing thick branches to drop effortlessly deep into the throat of the blade where cutting force is maximized. To prevent operator fatigue during heavy commercial work, an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einternal shock-absorbing spring system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dampens end-of-cut recoil, protecting the hand, wrist, and arm joints. The handles are secured using an elegant, traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egenuine leather bottom latch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a quiet, tactile closure worthy of a masterpiece tool.\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\u003eFlagship Master Hand-Forging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crafted with extended manual forging steps to maximize steel density, toughness, and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Hitachi Yasuki Special Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Forged from high-purity Japanese Yasuki Carbon Steel, providing extraordinary hardness, effortless resharpening, and long-lasting edge holding (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagagire\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\u003eWide-Opening Jaw Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Counter-blade opens nearly 90 degrees, allowing thick branches to slide effortlessly to the base of the blade for maximum leverage and ease of cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTapered Blade Profile \u0026amp; Silky Cut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thick spine tapering to a razor edge paired with 3D \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alignment delivers smooth, effortless slicing with zero sap buildup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Recoil Cushion Spring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Concealed shock-absorption spring mechanism absorbs violent end-of-cut impact, dramatically reducing joint fatigue and 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\u003eTraditional Genuine Leather Latch (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKawa-dome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secured with a refined leather handle strap that locks quietly and comfortably without biting into the hand.\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 Shears Works (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 Specially-Made Asuka-Type Flagship Hand-Forged Pruning Secateurs 195mm Leather Latch\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 195mm\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 60mm (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. 230g–240g\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 Premium Japanese Hitachi Yasuki Special High-Carbon Steel (Master Hand-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\u003eDamping System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Concealed Internal Recoil Shock-Absorbing Spring Mechanism\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 Tapered Thick Spine Geometry \/ 3D Curved Precision \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\u003eJaw Opening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wide-Angle Jaw Opening (Opens near 90° for deep branch engagement)\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 Curved Handle with Traditional Genuine Leather Latch (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKawa-dome\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\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 Ultimate Flagship Cutting Action \/ Maximum Deep-Branch Leverage \/ Built-In Recoil Dampening \/ Exceptional Edge Longevity \/ Heirloom Leather Finish\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":"Hayashi Arbor Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52840598733112,"sku":"83383-825","price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-2945.jpg?v=1787542496","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/tobisho-flagship-pruning-secateurs-specially-made-asuka-total-length-blade-195mm-60mm-yasuki-special-cutlery-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-master-hand-forged-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}