Tobisho Single-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors Total Length & Blade: 185mm/56mm Weight: 170g | High Carbon Steel [Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint / Bottom Lock]

Description

Handcrafted in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture—the historic heartland of traditional Yamagata blacksmithing—by Tobisho (Tobizuka Seisakusho), the Single-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 185mm is a specialized, master-grade Japanese shear designed to bridge delicate bud selection with clean, efficient branch cutting.

Unlike traditional double-bevel bud scissors, this model utilizes a Single-Edged (Kataba) Blade Geometry. The sharp primary cutting blade comes down onto a supporting counter-blade, acting much like a traditional bypass pruner. This geometry allows for extraordinarily crisp, slice-like cuts through tougher green shoots and small branches while maintaining the compact agility required for intricate bud thinning and pine candle management (Metsumi).

Weighing a remarkably light approx. 170g, its 185mm compact frame features a pointed 56mm blade that easily navigates tight branch forks. Whole-body hand-forged from high-grade carbon steel, This Model incorporates Tobisho's signature precision 3D hollow back-grinding (Urasuki) to prevent sap adhesion and expert crossover tuning (Hinari) for smooth operation without bark tearing. Fitted with a secure bottom metal latch (Kanatome), it is an indispensable hybrid tool for nursery work, bonsai, and general gardening.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Single-Edged (Kataba) Geometry: Combines the crisp, easy-slicing power of a bypass shear with the pointed agility of a bud shear for cleaner cuts through tougher green growth.

 Versatile Hybrid Capability: Ideal for fine pine bud selection (Metsumi), shoot pinching, and small branch pruning up to light garden maintenance.

 Ultra-Lightweight (~170g): Exceptionally light whole-body forged construction reduces wrist and hand fatigue during long hours of continuous work.

 Pointed 56mm Blade Profile: Slips effortlessly into crowded branch junctions to make precise cuts without damaging surrounding foliage.

 Master Urasuki & Hinari Alignment: Concave inner blade geometry minimizes sap buildup and friction, paired with precision crossover tuning for clean, tear-free cuts.

 High-Carbon Whole-Body Forging: Hand-hammered high-grade cutlery steel offers superior hardness, structural toughness, and long-lasting edge retention.

Product Specifications

 Brand: Tobisho / Tobizuka Seisakusho (Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan)

 Model: Single-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors 185mm

 Tool Type: Single-Edged Hybrid Pruner & Bud Shear (Kataba Mekiri)

 Blade Geometry: Single-Edged (Kataba)

 Total Length: 185mm

 Blade Length: 56mm (from bolt center to tip)

 Weight: Approx. 170g (Ultra-Lightweight)

 Steel: High-Carbon Japanese Cutlery Steel (Whole-Body Hand-Forged)

 Blade Engineering: Precision 3D Urasuki (Hollow Ground Back) & Hinari (Crossover Alignment)

 Lock / Hardware: Precision Screw Joint & Traditional Bottom Metal Latch (Kanatome)

 Key Benefits: Crisp Single-Edged Slicing Power / ~170g Ultra-Lightweight / Versatile Bud Thinning & Small Branch Pruning / Easy Whetstone Maintenance

 Origin: Made in Japan