{"product_id":"tobisho-professional-pruning-secateurs-total-length-blade-205mm-64mm-premium-japanese-high-carbon-steel-laminated-to-soft-iron-base-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 Premium Japanese High-Carbon 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 Laminated Steel Edition (Model 373)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the pinnacle of traditional Japanese master blacksmithing (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamagata Uchihamono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Unlike modern full-steel forged shears, this 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis complex two-piece construction creates the ultimate balance for professional field tools: a cutting edge that is extraordinarily hard and retains a razor-sharp bite over extended commercial use (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagagire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), paired with a body that is supple, highly durable, and completely resistant to snapping under heavy lateral load. A distinct golden brass line is visible along the blade joint, serving as the hallmark of genuine hand-brazed craftsmanship.\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 Combines an ultra-hard high-carbon steel cutting edge with a tough soft iron base, fused together via high-temperature brass brazing. Delivers unmatched edge retention without sacrificing structural flexibility.\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 Engineered with a thicker, reinforced blade spine to handle tough, thick branches without flexing or chipping under heavy 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 Features an ergonomic palm stopper \/ ridge at the base of the grip that prevents the hand from slipping forward toward the blade during high-force cuts, ensuring exceptional safety and leverage.\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 maintains smooth 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\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\" as they close, leaving clean, smooth branch cuts that promote tree 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 Equipped with a classic brass bottom handle latch to secure the handles safely 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 A-Type Professional Hand-Forged Laminated Pruning Secateurs 200mm Brass Catch (Model 373)\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\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\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 Extreme Edge Retention \/ Supple \u0026amp; Unbreakable Body Construction \/ Enhanced Forward Hand Protection \/ 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 class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tobisho \/ Tobizuka Seikyosho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52840490041656,"sku":"83383-373","price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-2890.jpg?v=1787536237","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/tobisho-professional-pruning-secateurs-total-length-blade-205mm-64mm-premium-japanese-high-carbon-steel-laminated-to-soft-iron-base-machine-forged-hand-finished-with-laminated-construction-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}