Japanese hand-forged bonsai scissors in Yasugi steel. Elegant scissors with a user-friendly handle. Suitable for general pruning of branches, etc., on small and medium-sized bonsai. Also works for cut flowers that are not too thick.
The scissors are hand-forged in carbon steel in the traditional Japanese way in Niigata, Japan. It provides clean cuts that heal more efficiently because the scissors do not fray the surface, inviting fungal or viral attacks.
Made in Sanjo, Niigata – Japan. The manufacturer is Mr. Shige, a blacksmith in Sanjo.
The scissors are suitable for small trees, branches, and new shoots. It is in a slightly smaller size than other Okubo scissors, making it suitable for those with smaller hands. It can also be used for Ikebana, herb gardens, and other plant-related applications.
It has excellent sharpness, but like all good tools, it needs maintenance. Resin needs to be wiped or sometimes washed away. Afterward, it should be dried thoroughly and preferably lubricated with, for example, camellia oil for rust protection and lubrication.
Below is a video on how to take care of your Wazakura tools:
Technical data:
- Dimensions: 150 x 90 x 17 mm
- Blade: 40 mm
- Weight: approximately 154 g
- Material: YCS steel/Yakubo steel (Hitachi Metals), black-treated carbon steel
The engraved text: Wazakura, in traditional Kanji characters.
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