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

Description 

Handcrafted by the renowned Tobisho in Yamagata Prefecture, this model is a master-tier 270mm left-handed single-handed hedge shear featuring traditional black-finished handles and an integrated finger ring for enhanced grip and drop prevention. Custom-built from the ground up for left-handed craftsmen, the blade crossover is fully mirrored to grant clear visibility along the cutting line and seamless natural shearing force.

Forged from premium high-carbon cutlery steel using traditional Yamagata hand-forging techniques, the blades feature an authentic Hollow Ground Back (Urasuki) on the primary cutting edge paired with artisanal "Hinari" (twist and shear alignment) on the receiving edge. This precision geometry prevents sap and resin buildup, ensuring the blades glide together effortlessly right to the tip. Combining robust 270mm leverage, a secure handle ring for elevated work, and true left-handed ergonomics, it provides supreme accuracy and smooth action for general hedge trimming and fine leaf shaping (Hagari).

 Brand: Tobisho

 Model: Yamagata 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: Precision Straight Double-Edge (Moroha / Ideal for General Trimming & Leaf Shaping)

 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 / Integrated Handle Ring / Traditional Black Handle Finish / Sap-Resistant Urasuki & Hinari Structure / Ideal for General Hedge Trimming & Hagari / Exceptional Sharpness & Durability

 Process: Traditional Yamagata Hand-Forged & Finished

 Origin: Made in Japan