{"product_id":"yamahiro-hand-forged-single-edged-bypass-bud-scissors-190mm-60mm-weight-195g-high-carbon-steel-yamagata-hand-forged-single-bevel-hybrid-bypass-ultra-smooth-alignment-hollow-ground-bottom-lock","title":"Yamahiro Single-Edged Bud Trimming Scissors Total Length \u0026 Blade: 190mm\/60mm Weight: 195g High Carbon Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch \/ Hollow Ground Back \/ Twisted Blade \/ Screw Joint \/ Bottom Lock]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Yamagata Prefecture—a legendary center of traditional Japanese blacksmithing (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamagata Uchihamono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)—by master artisan Hiromi Yamakawa of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamakawa Shears (Yamahiro)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Single-Edged Long-Blade Bud Trimming Scissors 190mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a premium, professional hybrid shear designed to bridge the gap between a bypass pruner and a fine bud shear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike double-edged bud scissors (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyoba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), this model features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle-edged (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKataba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) bypass architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm blade profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that glides into dense foliage, branch crotches, and tight canopies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-forged from high-grade carbon cutlery steel, Yamahiro tools are celebrated for their exceptionally smooth blade crossover action (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and precise resistance tuning, delivering an effortless, high-end tactile feel with every cut. Featuring traditional 3D hollow back-grinding (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) to prevent resin and sap buildup, this shear offers long-lasting edge retention, outstanding durability, and fluid action during pine needle selection (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetsumi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), shoot thinning, and general fine pruning.\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\u003eSingle-Edged (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKataba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Bypass Hybrid Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines the structural slicing power of a bypass pruner with the agile precision of a bud shear for added versatility on tougher shoots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamagata Hand-Forged Heritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Forged through traditional flame-heating and hand-hammering by master blacksmith Yamakawa, ensuring exceptional steel density and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-Smooth Crossover Action:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expertly hand-tuned blade contact provides a fluid, friction-free slicing feel with high-end craftsman refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlender Long-Blade Profile (60mm):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Narrow tip reaches deep into dense pine canopies and crowded branch crotches for clean, targeted cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Carbon Japanese Cutlery Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Outstanding edge retention and hardness that responds exceptionally well to traditional whetstone sharpening.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrasuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alignment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision concave inner blade surfaces minimize sap adhesion and friction during continuous heavy use.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanatome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottom Lock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secure metal latch mechanism keeps the handles locked tightly when holstered.\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 Yamakawa Shears \/ Yamahiro (Yamagata Prefecture, 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 Authentic Single-Edged Long-Blade Bud Trimming Scissors 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\u003eTool Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single-Edged Bypass Hybrid Bud Shear (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKataba Mekiri Nagaba\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\u003eBlade Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single-Edged Bypass Action (Slicing Blade + Counter Blade)\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 60mm (from bolt center to 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. 195g\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 High-Carbon Japanese Cutlery Steel (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\u003eBlade Engineering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision 3D \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\u003eLock \/ Hardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Precision Screw Joint \u0026amp; Traditional Bottom Metal Latch (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanatome\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\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2-in-1 Versatility \/ Superior Durability for Harder Shoots \/ Silky-Smooth Cutting Feel \/ Easy Whetstone Maintenance\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":"Yamahirosaku \/ Yamakawa Seikyosho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52861875061048,"sku":"83383-1073","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-3630.jpg?v=1787808719","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/yamahiro-hand-forged-single-edged-bypass-bud-scissors-190mm-60mm-weight-195g-high-carbon-steel-yamagata-hand-forged-single-bevel-hybrid-bypass-ultra-smooth-alignment-hollow-ground-bottom-lock","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}