Tobisho Left-Handed Hybrid Long-Blade Pruning & Bud Scissors Total Length & Blade 205mm/74mm Weight: 200g | High Carbon Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground / Screw Joint / Twisted Blade / Bottom Lock]

Description

Handcrafted in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture—the historic heartland of traditional Yamagata blacksmithing—by Tobisho (Tobizuka Seisakusho), the Authentic Left-Handed Hybrid Long-Blade Pruning & Bud Trimming Scissors 205mm is a specialized, extended-reach tool engineered specifically for left-handed arborists, landscapers, and bonsai professionals.

This Model features an extended 205mm frame with a long 74mm slender blade profile in a fully reversed left-handed layout. Unlike right-handed tools converted for left-hand use, its blades and handles are reversed from the ground up. This allows left-handed professionals to naturally apply thumb and palm leverage for flawless blade contact (Suri-awase), smooth cutting action, and zero bark tearing when reaching deep into dense pine canopies and tangled foliage.

Combining the surgical accuracy of a bud shear with the cutting power of a general pruner, this long-blade hybrid shear effortlessly manages everything from pine needle plucking (Metsumi) and candle selection to light branch pruning and harvesting. Whole-body forged from high-carbon cutlery steel, it features Tobisho's signature 3D hollow back-grinding (Urasuki) to prevent sap buildup and expert crossover tuning (Hinari) for clean, precision cuts.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 True Left-Handed Configuration: Purpose-built reversed blade crossover and handle assembly designed specifically for left-handed ergonomics and natural cutting pressure.

 Extended Long-Blade Reach: Long 74mm blade profile reaches deep into dense branch structures and high pine canopies without bruising surrounding growth.

 Versatile Hybrid Design: Bridges the gap between heavy pruners and delicate bud scissors, handling everything from fine bud selection to light twig cuts.

 Master Urasuki & Hinari Alignment: Concave inner blade geometry prevents sap adhesion, while expert crossover tuning delivers smooth, tear-free cuts.

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

 Traditional Kanatome Bottom Lock: Secure metal latch mechanism keeps the shears safely closed when holstered.

Product Specifications

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

 Model: Authentic Left-Handed Hybrid Long-Blade Pruning & Bud Trimming Scissors 205mm

 Tool Type: True Left-Handed Long-Blade Hybrid Pruner & Bud Shear (Hidarikiki Sentei-Mekiri Nagaba)

 Total Length: 205mm

 Blade Length: 74mm (from bolt center to tip)

 Weight: Approx. 200g

 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: Purpose-Built Left-Handed Ergonomics / Extended Reach into Dense Foliage / All-in-One Pruning Versatility / Easy Whetstone Maintenance

 Origin: Made in Japan