Tobisho Hybrid Pruning & Bud Trimming Scissors Total Length&Blade :185mm/60mm Weight: 170g | High Carbon Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint / Bottom Lock]

Description

Handcrafted in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture—the historic heartland of traditional Yamagata blacksmithing—by Tobisho (Tobizuka Seisakusho), the Hybrid Pruning & Bud Trimming Scissors 185mm is a highly versatile, master-grade Japanese shear designed to bridge the gap between heavy-duty pruning shears (Sentei-basami) and delicate bud scissors (Mekiri-basami).

Weighing an exceptionally light approx. 170g, this hybrid model combines a slim, pointed tip that reaches deep into crowded branches with the structural cutting strength needed for light branch pruning. It is the ultimate "all-in-one" shear—equally adept at surgical pine needle plucking (Metsumi), candle selection, small twig pruning, fruit and vegetable harvesting, and floral arrangement (Ikebana).

Whole-body hand-forged from high-grade carbon steel, Tobisho incorporates its signature precision engineering: 3D hollow back-grinding (Urasuki) to prevent sap buildup and expert crossover tuning (Hinari) for smooth, line-of-contact cutting without bark tearing. Fitted with a traditional bottom clasp lock (Kanatome), its ergonomic balance minimizes wrist and hand fatigue during long hours of continuous commercial use.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Versatile Hybrid Design: Combines the surgical precision of a bud trimming shear with the cutting power of a general pruner, handling everything from pine candle selection to light twig cuts.

 Ultra-Lightweight (~170g): Remarkably lightweight whole-body forged construction reduces hand and wrist fatigue during all-day nursery or landscaping operations.

 Pointed Slender Tip: Precision-ground 60mm blade slips effortlessly into dense, tangled foliage to snip targeted buds and stems cleanly.

 Master Urasuki & Hinari Alignment: Concave inner blade geometry minimizes friction and sap adhesion, while master crossover tuning ensures clean, tear-free cuts every time.

 High-Carbon Whole-Body Forging: Hand-hammered high-grade cutlery steel offers outstanding hardness, toughness, and long-lasting edge retention.

 Traditional Kanatome Bottom Lock: Secure metal latch mechanism keeps the shears safely closed when stored in a holster.

Product Specifications

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

 Model: Hybrid Pruning & Bud Trimming Scissors 185mm

 Tool Type: Hybrid Pruner & Bud Shear (Sentei-Mekiri)

 Total Length: 185mm

 Blade Length: 60mm (from bolt center to tip)

 Weight: Approx. 170g (Ultra-Lightweight)

 Steel: High-Carbon Japanese Cutlery Steel (Whole-Body Hand-Forged)

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

 Lock / Hardware: Precision Screw Joint & Traditional Bottom Metal Latch (Kanatome)

 Key Benefits: All-in-One Pruning Versatility / ~170g Ultra-Lightweight / Surgical Access in Dense Foliage / Easy Whetstone Maintenance

 Origin: Made in Japan