Tobisho Mini Bud Trimming Scissors Compact Palm-Fit Total Length & Blade: 165mm/55mm Weight: 140g | Premium Japanese Carbon Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint / Leather Loop Lock]

Description

Handcrafted in Yamagata Prefecture—a premier region renowned for centuries of Japanese blacksmithing—by Tobisho (Tobizuka Seisakusho), the Mini Matsuba Bud Trimming Scissors 165mm with Leather Catch is a highly prized, ultra-compact Japanese shear engineered specifically for delicate pine pruning (Metsumi), candle pinching, and fine foliage shaping.

Featuring a compact 165mm frame designed to fit comfortably within the palm of your hand, this model allows gardeners, arborists, and bonsai specialists to hold the shears inside their grip while simultaneously using their fingers for manual foliage picking or branch handling. The double-edged (Ryoba) blade geometry with slender tip finishing provides surgical precision, slicing cleanly through pine needles and delicate green shoots without pinching or bruising surrounding tissue.

Forged using Yamagata's traditional forging techniques and high-carbon cutlery steel, Tobisho shears are celebrated worldwide for their smooth blade crossover (Suri-awase) and razor-sharp cutting feel. The blades feature hand-adjusted 3D hollow back-grinding (Urasuki) to prevent sap buildup and precise crossover alignment (Hinari) for an ultra-smooth, fluid bite. Finished with a classic leather loop lock (Kawa-dome) at the handle base, it offers exceptional agility, functional beauty, and long-lasting performance.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Palm-Sized Ultra-Compact Design: Fits naturally in the palm of your hand, allowing continuous work where you can switch between cutting and finger-picking without putting the shear down.

 Specialized Pine Pruning Profile (Matsuba): Slender 55mm tips deliver surgical control for pine candling, needle plucking, and fine bud thinning in tight branch structures.

 Double-Edged (Ryoba) Precision: Balanced double-bevel edges slice cleanly from both sides to protect tender plant tissue from crushing.

 Tobisho Yamagata Hand-Forged Heritage: Handcrafted by Tobisho, legendary for exceptional blade alignment, ergonomic handle designs, and razor-sharp edges.

 Master Urasuki & Hinari Alignment: Concave inner blade geometry minimizes sap buildup and cutting friction, paired with precision crossover tuning for a smooth, fluid bite.

 High-Carbon Cutlery Steel: Formulated for superior hardness, edge retention, and easy maintenance on traditional whetstones.

 Traditional Leather Loop Lock (Kawa-dome): Classic leather closure loop at the base for secure handle storage and timeless aesthetic appeal.

Product Specifications

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

 Model: Mini Matsuba Bud Trimming Scissors 165mm Leather Catch (Model 610)

 Blade Geometry: Double-Edged (Ryoba) Slender Tip Profile

 Total Length: 165mm

 Blade Length: 55mm (from bolt center to tip)

 Steel: High-Carbon Japanese Cutlery Steel (Hand-Forged)

 Blade Engineering: Precision 3D Urasuki (Hollow Ground Back) & Hinari (Crossover Alignment)

 Lock / Hardware: Precision Screw Joint & Traditional Leather Loop Lock (Kawa-dome)

 Recommended Leather Sheaths: Compatible with BB Leather Craft Holster Models: 1389, 1390, 1391, 1392

 Key Benefits: Fits Inside Palm / Allows Continuous Finger Picking / Surgical Tip Control / Smooth Shearing Action / Easy Whetstone Maintenance

 Origin: Made in Japan