{"product_id":"tobisho-ultimate-masterpiece-pruning-secateurs-hiryu-alpha-type-total-length-blade-190mm-57mm-yasuki-special-cutlery-steel-ultimate-supreme-flagship-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-master-hand-forged-internal-recoil-dampening-spring","title":"Tobisho Ultimate Masterpiece Pruning Secateurs Hiryu Alpha-Type Total Length \u0026 Blade: 190mm\/57mm Yasuki Special Cutlery Steel [Ultimate Supreme Flagship \/  Traditional Hand Forged from Scratch \/ Master Hand-Forged \/  Internal Recoil-Dampening Spring]","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\u003eHiryu Alpha-Type 195mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estands at the absolute zenith of Japanese master blacksmithing. Evolving from the legendary Hiryu series, the Alpha-Type represents the ultimate fusion of traditional forging, micro-precision blade gap engineering, and enhanced grip ergonomics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe signature upgrade of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpha-Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutward-flared handle tail design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. By curving the ends of the forged iron handles outward away from the palm, Tobisho eliminates hand pinching during full closure and prevents the grip from digging into the base of the hand. This distinct flare creates an exceptionally natural, relaxed hand posture that lowers grip effort and maximizes leverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the standard Hiryu, it features Tobisho’s breakthrough \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZero-Contact Clearance Construction (~0.2mm Micro-Gap)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The cutting blade and counter-blade are precision-adjusted to maintain a ~0.2mm clearance gap, preventing direct steel-on-steel friction. This results in effortless, silky handle movement, zero metal wear, and optimal cutting power transfer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged from genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHitachi Yasuki Special Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the primary blade features a widened, tapered spine transitioning into a surgical edge. Paired with 3D concave hollow grinding (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and twisted crossover geometry (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), it bites into live branches instantly and glides through timber with unmatched ease. An \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einternal shock-absorbing spring mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dampens end-of-cut recoil, while a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egenuine leather bottom latch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a quiet, refined closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its ultra-fine, surgical-edge geometry, avoid twisting the shears or cutting dead, seasoned hardwood to prevent edge damage.\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 Hiryu Alpha-Type Supreme Hand-Forged Pruning Secateurs 195mm Leather Latch\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 190mm\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 57mm (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 Hitachi Yasuki Special High-Carbon 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 Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ergonomic Alpha Profile with Outward-Flared Handle Ends (Anti-Pinch \u0026amp; Palm Relief 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 Gap Engineering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zero-Contact Clearance Construction (~0.2mm Micro-Gap between blades to eliminate friction \u0026amp; wear)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamping System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Concealed Internal Recoil Shock-Absorbing Spring Mechanism\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 Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tapered Wide-Spine Profile \/ 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 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 Traditional Genuine Leather Latch (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKawa-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 Supreme Ergonomic Hand Relief \/ Ultimate Cutting Precision \u0026amp; Bite \/ Friction-Free Opening \u0026amp; Closing \/ Zero Metal Wear \/ Maximum Recoil \u0026amp; Joint Protection\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tobisho \/ Tobizuka Seikyosho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52840620163384,"sku":"83383-165","price":470.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-2961.jpg?v=1787545247","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/tobisho-ultimate-masterpiece-pruning-secateurs-hiryu-alpha-type-total-length-blade-190mm-57mm-yasuki-special-cutlery-steel-ultimate-supreme-flagship-traditional-hand-forged-from-scratch-master-hand-forged-internal-recoil-dampening-spring","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}