Tobisho Pine Trimming Shears Without Guard Total Length & Blade: 230mm / 102mm High-Carbon Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged from scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint / Delicate Pine Pruning / Smooth Engagement]

Description

Handcrafted by the renowned Tobisho in Yamagata Prefecture, model No. 418 is a specialized 230mm Matsuba (Pine Needle) Trimming Shear engineered specifically for intricate pine pruning and delicate foliage work. Combining age-old Yamagata hand-forging craftsmanship with modern metallurgical quality control, it delivers a sharp, exceptionally responsive cutting feel.

Forged from premium high-carbon cutlery steel, 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 pine resin and sap buildup, ensuring that the blades slide seamlessly together to the very tip. Compact and lightweight at 216g, its slender blade profile allows craftsmen to slip effortlessly into tight foliage gaps for razor-sharp, intricate cuts without damaging surrounding needles.

 Brand: Tobisho

 Model: Item NO.418 (230mm Matsuba Pine Trimming Model / Without Guard)

 Total Length: 230mm

 Blade Length: 102mm (from bolt center to blade tip)

 Steel: Premium High-Carbon Cutlery Steel

 Blade Type: Precision Straight Double-Edge (Slender Fine-Point Blade for Pine Pruning)

 Joint Type: Screw Joint

 Lock Type: Handle Latch (Kanamedome)

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

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

 Guard Type: Without Guard (Open Handle)

 Recommended Sheath: BB Leather Works No. 1466 or No. 1467 Leather Sheath

 Features: Yamagata Master Hand-Forged / Specialized Matsuba Pine Needle Pruning / Slender Fine-Point Profile / Sap-Resistant Urasuki & Hinari Structure / Delicate Sharpness

 Process: Traditional Yamagata Hand-Forged & Finished

 Origin: Made in Japan