Tobisho Left-Handed Single-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors Total Length & Blade 185mm/61mm 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 Authentic Left-Handed Single-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 185mm is a specialized, master-grade tool engineered specifically for left-handed arborists, landscapers, and bonsai professionals.

This shear features a Single-Edged (Kataba) Blade Geometry 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. The single-edged bypass geometry pairs a razor-sharp primary blade with a supporting counter-blade, delivering crisp, slice-like cuts through tougher green shoots while maintaining the pinpoint agility required for delicate bud thinning.

Weighing an remarkably light approx. 170g, its compact 185mm frame features a pointed 61mm blade that easily navigates tight branch splits. Whole-body hand-forged from high-grade carbon steel, it incorporates Tobisho's signature 3D hollow back-grinding (Urasuki) to prevent sap adhesion and expert crossover tuning (Hinari) for smooth, line-of-contact cutting without bark tearing.

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.

 Single-Edged (Kataba) Slicing Action: Combines the smooth bypass cutting power of a pruner with the slender agility of a bud shear for cleaner cuts through stems and shoots.

 Ultra-Lightweight (~170g): Exceptionally light whole-body forged construction minimizes hand and wrist strain during continuous commercial use.

 Pointed 61mm Blade Profile: Slips effortlessly into tight branch junctions to perform precise bud selection and pine candle pinching (Metsumi).

 Master Urasuki & Hinari Alignment: Concave inner blade geometry minimizes sap buildup, while precision crossover tuning ensures 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 Single-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 185mm

 Tool Type: True Left-Handed Single-Edged Hybrid Pruner & Bud Shear (Hidarikiki Kataba Mekiri)

 Blade Geometry: Single-Edged (Kataba)

 Total Length: 185mm

 Blade Length: 61mm (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 / Crisp Single-Edged Slicing / ~170g Ultra-Lightweight / Easy Whetstone Maintenance

 Origin: Made in Japan