{"product_id":"tobisho-professional-pruning-secateurs-total-length-blade-200mm-64mm-high-grade-japanese-carbon-cutlery-steel-machine-forged-hand-finished-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-black-forged-handle","title":"Tobisho Professional Pruning Secateurs Total Length \u0026 Blade: 200mm \/64mm High-Grade Japanese Carbon Cutlery Steel [Machine-Forged \u0026 Hand-Finished \/ Hollow Ground Back \/ Twisted Blade \/ Screw Joint \/ Black Forged Handle]","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\u003eSR-1 200mm Kurouchi (Model 421)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a specialized professional bypass pruning shear featuring an authentic rustic black forged scale finish (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Rooted in the rich heritage of traditional Yamagata blacksmithing (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamagata Uchihamono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), this model is favored by arborists, landscapers, and orchardists for its exceptional cutting torque, rustic beauty, and practical field performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike standard polished shears, the handles of the Kurouchi edition retain the dark iron-oxide scale layer formed during high-temperature forging (~800°C). This natural textured surface provides an enhanced non-slip grip—even when working with wet hands or gloves—while offering superior natural rust resistance and a stunning, aged aesthetic that develops character over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt on Tobisho's flagship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-steel forging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e technology with high-grade Japanese high-carbon cutlery steel (approx. 1% carbon content), this tool delivers incredible hardness, long-lasting edge retention (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagagire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and a surprisingly light, balanced feel. Each pair is drop-forged and then meticulously hand-finished across more than 200 manual steps by master craftsmen.\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\u003eRustic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Forged Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Retains the raw forged scale layer on the handles for enhanced non-slip tactile control, increased corrosion resistance, and a distinctive handcrafted aesthetic.\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 main cutting blade is precision-ground into a subtle three-dimensional concave curve. This minimizes steel-to-steel friction, prevents sap (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and resin adhesion, and ensures smooth, continuous shearing.\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 incorporates a subtle twist angle (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), ensuring the cutting edges meet at an exact single \"point\" rather than across a broad surface as they close. This enables clean, razor-sharp cuts through live wood with minimal hand force, leaving smooth branch cuts that promote tree healing and prevent disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSR-1 Full-Size Ergonomics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measuring 200mm in overall length with a 64mm blade (from bolt center), the SR-1 profile provides optimal leverage and comfortable ergonomics for medium to larger hands tackling demanding daily 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\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 to lock the handles securely when not in use.\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 SR-1 Professional Hand-Forged Pruning Secateurs 200mm Black Forged Handle \/ Kurouchi Brass Catch (Model 421)\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 200mm\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. 240g–250g\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:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-Grade Japanese High-Carbon Cutlery Steel (~1% Carbon, Full-Steel Forging)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Forged Scale Handles with Polished Precision Edge\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 Die-Forged Base with Master Hand-Finishing (Over 200 Hand Steps)\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 \/ Lock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-Size Ergonomic Handle with Non-Slip Kurouchi Texture \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 Full Carbon Steel Construction \/ High Edge Retention \/ Enhanced Wet Grip \u0026amp; Rust Resistance \/ Sap-Resistant Shearing 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 class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tobisho \/ Tobizuka Seikyosho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52840411496760,"sku":"83383-421","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-2876.jpg?v=1787531600","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/tobisho-professional-pruning-secateurs-total-length-blade-200mm-64mm-high-grade-japanese-carbon-cutlery-steel-machine-forged-hand-finished-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-black-forged-handle","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}