Tobisho Left-Handed Single-Edged Single-Handed Hedge Shears Black Handles With Guard Total Length & Blade: 270mm / 125mm High-Carbon Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Buck / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint]

Description

Handcrafted by the renowned Tobisho in Yamagata Prefecture, this versatile 270mm single-handed hedge shear features a specialized single-edged (Kataba) blade geometry, traditional black-finished handles, and an integrated finger ring for enhanced grip and drop prevention during elevated or ladder work. Masterfully custom-built for left-handed professionals, the blade orientation is fully reversed to offer precise cutline visibility and natural shearing power for southpaw workers.

Unlike standard double-edged models, one side functions as a bypass-style anvil receiving jaw, providing superior structural strength and leverage to cut through thicker branches with ease—especially when using the base of the blade near the pivot bolt. Forged from premium high-carbon cutlery steel using traditional Yamagata hand-forging techniques, it incorporates an authentic Hollow Ground Back (Urasuki) and precision hand-adjusted Hinari alignment to prevent sap and resin buildup. Combining heavy-duty branch-cutting capacity, leaf-shaping accuracy, secure handle control, and true left-handed ergonomics, this master-tier shear is an essential tool for professional arborists and landscapers.

 Brand: Tobisho

 Model: Yamagata Single-Edged (Kataba) Single-Handed Hedge Shear (Left-Handed) / Black Handles / With Finger Ring

 Orientation: Left-Handed (True Left-Handed Blade Geometry)

 Total Length: 270mm

 Blade Length: 125mm (from bolt center to blade tip)

 Steel: Premium High-Carbon Cutlery Steel

 Blade Type: Single-Edged (Kataba / Anvil-Style Pruning Jaw for Thicker Branches)

 Joint Type: Screw Joint

 Lock Type: Handle Latch (Kanamedome)

 Handle Option: Black Finish Handles with Integrated Finger Ring (Drop Prevention & Enhanced Control)

 Back Finish: Authentic Hollow Ground Back (Urasuki / Sap & Resin Resistant)

 Blade Alignment: Hand-Adjusted Hinari (Twisted Blade Alignment for Crisp Cut Engagement)

 Guard Type: Integrated Finger Ring

 Recommended Sheath: BB Leather Works No. 1376, 1377, 1378, or 1379 Leather Sheath

 Features: Yamagata Master Hand-Forged / True Left-Handed Construction / Kataba Single-Edged Versatility / Heavy-Duty Branch Cutting Capacity / Integrated Handle Ring / Traditional Black Handle Finish / Sap-Resistant Urasuki & Hinari Structure / Exceptional Sharpness & Durability

 Process: Traditional Yamagata Hand-Forged & Finished

 Origin: Made in Japan