{"product_id":"tobisho-professional-pruning-secateurs-total-length-blade-205mm-64mm-multi-layered-damascus-yasuki-blue-paper-steel-laminated-machine-forged-hand-finished-with-laminated-construction-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint","title":"Tobisho Professional Pruning Secateurs Total Length \u0026 Blade: 205mm\/64mm Multi-Layered Damascus Yasuki Blue Paper Steel Laminated [Machine-Forged \u0026 Hand-Finished with Laminated construction \/ Hollow Ground Back \/ Twisted Blade \/ Screw Joint ]","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 Damascus Edition (Model 189)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exquisite collector-grade masterpiece that merges traditional Japanese blacksmithing with breathtaking metal art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cutting blade of this flagship model is forged from multi-layered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYasuki Aogami (Hitachi Blue Paper Steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the gold standard of high-carbon Japanese cutlery steel enriched with tungsten and chromium. Master craftsmen meticulously work the layered steel to draw out a unique, shimmering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus wave pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on every individual shear. No two pairs share the exact same grain, making each tool a one-of-a-kind work of functional art. Beyond its stunning visual appeal, Blue Paper Steel delivers surgical-grade sharpness and extraordinary edge holding ability (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagagire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo balance extreme blade hardness with structural resilience, Tobisho applies its signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-temperature brass brazing technique (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRouzuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bonding the Damascus steel blade and counter-blade components to a shock-absorbing soft iron handle structure using molten brass. A distinct golden brass line runs along the blade joint as proof of genuine hand-brazed fabrication.\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\u003eCustom Hand-Finished Damascus Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crafted from multi-layered steel, each blade exhibits an individual, hand-etched Damascus pattern, combining heirloom aesthetics with commercial-grade functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Yasuki Aogami (Blue Paper Steel):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Core cutting edge forged from genuine Hitachi Blue Paper Steel for supreme sharpness, hardness, and long-term edge retention.\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 Brazing (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRouzuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expertly welds high-carbon steel to a resilient soft iron base with molten brass, giving the tool an unbreakable body capable of withstanding heavy torque and lateral forces.\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 reinforced blade spine engineered to slice through thick branches without flexing or chipping.\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 ridge at the handle base to prevent the hand from sliding forward toward the blade, maximizing grip stability and safety.\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 Precision-ground concave back minimizes steel-to-steel friction and prevents tree sap (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) adhesion for smooth, effortless slicing.\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 Subtle twist alignment ensures exact single-point blade contact, producing razor-smooth cuts that encourage rapid 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 secure 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 Pruning Secateurs 200mm Damascus Edition Yasuki Blue Paper Steel (Model 189)\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. 250g–260g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting Edge Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multi-Layered Damascus Steel with Genuine Hitachi Yasuki Aogami (Blue Paper High-Carbon Steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody \/ Joining Technique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-Temperature Brass Brazing (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRouzuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) onto Soft Iron Base (Visible Golden Brass 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\u003eManufacturing Process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-Forged Damascus 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 Unique One-of-a-Kind Damascus Aesthetic \/ Premier Blue Paper Steel Sharpness \/ Extraordinary Edge Retention \/ Unbreakable Laminated 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\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 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