{"product_id":"tobisho-pruning-secateurs-left-handed-vinyl-grip-total-length-blade-200mm-60mm-premium-japanese-special-cutlery-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-traditional-bottom-catch","title":"Tobisho Pruning Secateurs Left-Handed Vinyl Grip Total Length \u0026 Blade: 200mm\/60mm Premium Japanese Special Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch \/ Hollow Ground Back \/ Twisted Blade \/ Screw Joint \/ Traditional Bottom Catch]","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\u003eLeft-Handed SR-1 Pruning Secateurs 200mm Vinyl Grip \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrings the signature lightweight balance and ergonomics of Tobisho’s famous SR-1 series to left-handed arborists, orchardists, and discerning horticulturists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike standard right-handed tools used in the left hand, this model features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrue left-handed mirror-image construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The primary cutting blade, counter-blade, and pivot assembly are completely reversed. This gives left-handed operators an unobstructed line-of-sight directly along the cut line while providing natural hand squeezing leverage that pulls the blades together for surgical cut accuracy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle design combines a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraised ergonomic palm-rest contour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a durable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enon-slip vinyl coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The raised upper handle cradles the palm to prevent forward slippage during heavy cuts, while the vinyl grip offers a comfortable, cushioned hold that stays secure in wet conditions and insulates the hand against cold weather. Forged from premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Special High-Carbon Cutlery Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it incorporates Tobisho’s precision 3D concave hollow grinding (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and crossover geometry (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) for an effortless, sap-resistant bite.\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\u003eTrue Left-Handed Mirror Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Built with fully reversed blades and joint hardware, providing left-handed users clear line-of-sight visibility and optimal squeezing 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\u003eSR-1 Ergonomic Vinyl Grips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non-slip, cushioned vinyl handle dip provides exceptional grip security, reduces palm fatigue, and protects hands from cold steel during winter 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\u003eRaised Palm-Rest Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Curved upper handle ridge prevents forward slipping during high-force cuts and reduces hand strain over long field operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Yamagata Forging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-forged by Tobisho using centuries-old Japanese blacksmithing techniques for superior structural strength and refined tool balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Carbon Cutlery Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium Japanese special cutlery steel delivers razor sharpness, long edge holding (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagagire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and easy whetstone resharpening.\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 \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alignment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision concave back grinding reduces friction and sap adhesion, while precise crossover alignment ensures clean cuts that promote plant 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 Bottom Lock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finished with a classic handle latch for safe and reliable 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 SR-1 Left-Handed Professional Hand-Forged Pruning Secateurs 200mm Vinyl Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e True Left-Handed (Reversed Blade \u0026amp; Screw Mechanics)\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 60mm (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. 235g–245g\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 Premium Japanese Special High-Carbon Cutlery Steel (Master Hand-Forged)\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 Coating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non-Slip Insulated Vinyl-Coated Dip\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 Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raised Ergonomic Palm-Rest Profile (Anti-Slip Design)\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 Left-Handed Mirror Alignment \/ Precision 3D Curved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuning\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 Ergonomic Forged Steel Handle with Traditional Bottom Catch\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 Reversed 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 Clear Cut-Line Sight for Left-Handed Users \/ Secure Cushion Grip \u0026amp; Thermal Comfort \/ Effortless Slice-Through \/ Easy Resharpening\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":52845319520568,"sku":"83383-409","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-3050.jpg?v=1787616483","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/tobisho-pruning-secateurs-left-handed-vinyl-grip-total-length-blade-200mm-60mm-premium-japanese-special-cutlery-steel-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-hollow-ground-back-twisted-blade-screw-joint-traditional-bottom-catch","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}