Tobisho Professional Pruning Secateurs Compact Model (Hirei) Total Length & Blade: 165mm/46mm High-Carbon Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint / Set Blade / Leather Strap Lock]

Description

Handcrafted by Tobisho (Tobizuka Shears Works) in Yamagata Prefecture, the Hirei 165mm compact pruning secateurs (Model 679) were specifically developed to meet the demands of orchard growers needing a highly maneuverable tool for tough, dense wood. Masterfully hand-forged from high-grade Japanese carbon cutlery steel and subjected to a precise 800°C oxygen-free quenching and tempering process, these shears deliver outstanding hardness, edge retention, and structural toughness.

Measuring 165mm with a lightweight 195g–200g frame, the Hirei fits naturally into the palm, acting as an effortless extension of your fingertips. Its signature feature is the specialized Asari (set bl) alignment applied to both the main cutting blade and counter blade. This unique geometry maintains structural edge strength while drastically reducing contact friction, allowing you to slice through thin, hard, and wire-like branches—such as peach, fruit trees, or roses—with incredible ease and clean precision. Complete with an 8x14 bolt assembly and a classic leather bottom handle strap lock (Kawa-dome), the Hirei is a heavy-duty, high-precision compact workhorse.

⚙️ Product Specifications

 Brand: Tobisho / Tobizuka Shears Works (Yamagata, Japan)

 Model: Hirei Compact Professional Pruning Secateurs 165mm Leather Lock (Model 679)

 Total Length: 165mm

 Blade Length: 46mm (from bolt center to blade tip)

 Weight: Approx. 195g–200g

 Steel: High-Grade Japanese High-Carbon Cutlery Steel (~1% Carbon / Full-Steel Hand-Forging)

 Blade Finish: Standard Hand-Ground Finish with Asari (Set blade ) Alignment

 Back Finish & Tuning: 3D Curved Urasuki (Hollow Ground Back) & Precision Hinari Twist

 Joint Hardware: Standard 8x14 Bolt & Nut Assembly

 Lock Mechanism: Traditional Leather Bottom Strap Lock (Kawa-dome)

 Cutting Application: Fine, Hard Wood Pruning (Fruit Trees, Orchards, Roses, Detailed Topiary)

 Key Features: Compact Palm-Sized Ergonomics / Asari Set Blade Design for Tough Branch Shearing / Extreme Sharpness with High Durability / Finger-Extension Control

 Process: Traditional Yamagata Hand-Forged & Hand-Finished (~800°C Heat Treated)

 Origin: Made in Japan