Tobisho Left-Handed Hybrid Pruning & Bud Scissors Total Length &Blade: 185mm/60mm Weight: 170g | High Carbon Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground / 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 Authentic Left-Handed Hybrid Pruning & Bud Trimming Scissors 185mm  is a specialized, master-grade tool engineered specifically for left-handed arborists and landscapers.

This Model combines the surgical precision of a bud shear with the cutting power of a general pruner in a fully reversed left-handed layout. Unlike converted right-handed tools, its blades and handles are reversed from the ground up, allowing left-handed professionals to naturally apply thumb and palm leverage for flawless blade contact (Suri-awase), crisp cuts, and zero bark tearing.

Weighing an remarkably light approx. 170g, this hybrid shear features a slim, pointed 60mm blade that slips deep into dense foliage for pine needle plucking (Metsumi) while retaining the strength to handle light twig pruning and harvesting. Whole-body forged from high-carbon steel, it incorporates Tobisho's precision 3D hollow back-grinding (Urasuki) to prevent sap adhesion and expert crossover tuning (Hinari) for smooth, fluid operation.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

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

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

 Ultra-Lightweight (~170g): Exceptionally light whole-body forged build minimizes hand and wrist fatigue during long commercial pruning sessions.

 Pointed Slender Tip: Precision 60mm blade profile reaches deep into dense, tangled foliage without bruising surrounding growth.

 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.

Product Specifications

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

 Model: Authentic Left-Handed Hybrid Pruning & Bud Trimming Scissors 185mm 

 Tool Type: True Left-Handed Hybrid Pruner & Bud Shear (Hidarikiki 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: Purpose-Built Left-Handed Ergonomics / ~170g Ultra-Lightweight / All-in-One Pruning Versatility / Easy Whetstone Maintenance

 Origin: Made in Japan