Yamahiro Single-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors Total Length & Blade: 190mm/60mm Weight: 195g High Carbon Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch / Hollow Ground Back / Twisted Blade / Screw Joint / Bottom Lock]

Description

Handcrafted in Yamagata Prefecture—a legendary center of traditional Japanese blacksmithing (Yamagata Uchihamono)—by master artisan Hiromi Yamakawa of Yamakawa Shears (Yamahiro), the Authentic Single-Edged Long-Blade Bud Trimming Scissors 190mm is a premium, professional hybrid shear designed to bridge the gap between a bypass pruner and a fine bud shear.

Unlike double-edged bud scissors (Ryoba), this model features a single-edged (Kataba) bypass architecture, utilizing a razor-sharp slicing blade that shears cleanly against a supporting counter-blade (anvil). This hybrid construction grants the shear superior strength and durability to tackle slightly tougher woody shoots and small stems without blade flex, while maintaining a slender 60mm blade profile that glides into dense foliage, branch crotches, and tight canopies.

Hand-forged from high-grade carbon cutlery steel, Yamahiro tools are celebrated for their exceptionally smooth blade crossover action (Hinari) and precise resistance tuning, delivering an effortless, high-end tactile feel with every cut. Featuring traditional 3D hollow back-grinding (Urasuki) to prevent resin and sap buildup, this shear offers long-lasting edge retention, outstanding durability, and fluid action during pine needle selection (Metsumi), shoot thinning, and general fine pruning.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Single-Edged (Kataba) Bypass Hybrid Geometry: Combines the structural slicing power of a bypass pruner with the agile precision of a bud shear for added versatility on tougher shoots.

 Yamagata Hand-Forged Heritage: Forged through traditional flame-heating and hand-hammering by master blacksmith Yamakawa, ensuring exceptional steel density and longevity.

 Ultra-Smooth Crossover Action: Expertly hand-tuned blade contact provides a fluid, friction-free slicing feel with high-end craftsman refinement.

 Slender Long-Blade Profile (60mm): Narrow tip reaches deep into dense pine canopies and crowded branch crotches for clean, targeted cuts.

 High-Carbon Japanese Cutlery Steel: Outstanding edge retention and hardness that responds exceptionally well to traditional whetstone sharpening.

 Master Urasuki Alignment: Precision concave inner blade surfaces minimize sap adhesion and friction during continuous heavy use.

 Traditional Kanatome Bottom Lock: Secure metal latch mechanism keeps the handles locked tightly when holstered.

Product Specifications

 Brand: Yamakawa Shears / Yamahiro (Yamagata Prefecture, Japan)

 Model: Authentic Single-Edged Long-Blade Bud Trimming Scissors 190mm

 Tool Type: Single-Edged Bypass Hybrid Bud Shear (Kataba Mekiri Nagaba)

 Blade Geometry: Single-Edged Bypass Action (Slicing Blade + Counter Blade)

 Total Length: 190mm

 Blade Length: 60mm (from bolt center to tip)

 Weight: Approx. 195g

 Steel: High-Carbon Japanese Cutlery Steel (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: 2-in-1 Versatility / Superior Durability for Harder Shoots / Silky-Smooth Cutting Feel / Easy Whetstone Maintenance

 Origin: Made in Japan