{"product_id":"tobisho-professional-pruning-secateurs-a-type-200mm-laminated-steel-shock-absorbing-cushion-spring-edition-model-973-total-length-205mm-blade-length-64mm-from-bolt-center-premium-japanese-high-carbon-steel-laminated-to-soft-iron-base-tobisho","title":"Tobisho Professional Pruning Secateurs Total Length: \u0026 Blade 205mm\/64mm Premium Japanese High-Carbon Steel [Machine-Forged \u0026 Hand-Finished-Laminated Steel \/ Hollow Ground Back \/ Twisted Steel \/ Screw Joint \/ Shock-Absorbing Cushion Spring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Yamagata Prefecture by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobisho (Tobizuka Shears Works)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA-Type 200mm Laminated Steel Cushion Spring Edition (Model 973)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the absolute pinnacle of Japanese master blacksmithing (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamagata Uchihamono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Combining traditional laminated steel craftsmanship with modern ergonomics, this flagship shear is engineered for high-volume commercial orchardists, arborists, and landscapers who demand ultimate edge retention and maximum joint protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis masterpiece utilizes a time-honored \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elaminated structure (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRouzuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where ultra-hard premium high-carbon cutlery steel (Blue Paper Steel class) is high-temperature brazed to a tough, shock-absorbing soft iron handle base using brass. This creates an extraordinarily hard cutting edge with supreme longevity (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagagire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), joined to a body that remains supple and completely resistant to snapping under extreme leverage. A distinct golden brass joint line serves as the signature mark of genuine hand-brazed fabrication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditionally, this top-tier model incorporates an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintegrated shock-absorbing urethane cushion spring (stopper bumper)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the handle base. By absorbing the harsh metallic recoil produced at the end of each cut, it drastically reduces hand, wrist, and elbow fatigue, helping prevent tendonitis during demanding full-day pruning operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Laminated Structure (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRouzuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fuses an ultra-hard high-carbon steel blade to a resilient soft iron handle using high-temperature brass brazing. Offers unmatched sharpness and edge life without structural brittleness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated Shock-Absorbing Cushion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Built-in urethane bumper dampens end-of-cut recoil, protecting joints and tendons during repetitive, heavy pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA-Type Heavy-Duty Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features a thicker, reinforced blade spine engineered to handle thick branches without flexing or chipping under high pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated Finger Guard Handle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed with an ergonomic palm stopper \/ ridge near the blade base that keeps the hand securely anchored, preventing forward slippage during intense cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3D Curved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Hollow Ground Back):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The back of the cutting blade is precision-ground into a 3D concave curve to minimize steel friction, prevent sap (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) buildup, and maintain effortless action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Crossover Alignment):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The counter-blade features a subtle twist angle (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) ensuring single-point blade contact, producing ultra-clean cuts that foster fast branch healing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Brass Catch (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKana-dome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finished with a classic brass bottom handle latch for safe storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tobisho \/ Tobizuka Shears Works (Yamagata, Japan)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A-Type Professional Hand-Forged Laminated Pruning Secateurs 200mm Shock-Absorbing Cushion Spring (Model 973)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 205mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 64mm (from bolt center to blade tip)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 255g–265g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel \/ Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium Japanese High-Carbon Cutlery Steel (Blue Paper Steel Class) Laminated to Soft Iron Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoining Technique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-Temperature Brass Brazing (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRouzuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) with Visible Golden Brass Joint Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamping System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Built-in Urethane Cushion Spring \/ Shock-Absorbing Bumper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturing Process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Hand-Forged Laminated Construction with Master Hand-Finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Engineering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3D Curved Precision \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Hollow Ground Back) \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crossover Alignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle \/ Safety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A-Type Ergonomic Handle with Anti-Slip Forward Finger Guard \u0026amp; Traditional Brass Latch (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKana-dome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoint Hardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision Bolt \u0026amp; Nut Assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ultimate Edge Retention \/ Unbreakable Laminated Body \/ Maximum Recoil \u0026amp; Fatigue Protection \/ Enhanced Hand Safety \/ Sap-Resistant Action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in Japan\u003cspan 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