{"product_id":"haruyoshi-handmade-japanese-grip-scissors-nigiri-aogami-steel-kansai-style-120mm-1","title":"“TOKIWA” Handmade Japanese Grip Scissors (Nigiri) High Carbon Steel Long-Blade Kansai Style, 120mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e“TOKIWA” Handmade Japanese Grip Scissors (Nigiri) High Carbon Steel Long-Blade Kansai Style, 120mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overall length: approx. 120 mm Blade length: approx. 52 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 25 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair of traditional \u003cem\u003eNigiri-basami\u003c\/em\u003e scissors is carefully handcrafted one by one by a skilled scissor craftsman from Banshu, Hyogo—an area renowned for its cutlery production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elong‑blade Kansai style\u003c\/strong\u003e is mainly preferred in western Japan. Compared to the claw‑shaped \u003cstrong\u003eKanto style\u003c\/strong\u003e, it features \u003cstrong\u003elonger blades and a shorter grip\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a distinct cutting feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with other long‑blade (Kansai‑style) models, this particular item has \u003cstrong\u003ea finer, slimmer blade tip\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it well‑suited for detailed and delicate work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/1119667_eng.jpg?v=1787708866\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring finishing and adjustment, the blades are sharpened \u003cstrong\u003ewhile being cooled with water\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because the tips of nigiri scissors are extremely thin, they are highly sensitive to friction heat generated during sharpening, which can reduce the steel’s natural hardness and performance. Cooling with water helps suppress heat buildup and protects the steel from thermal damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the sharpening approaches the blade tip, the craftsman carefully adjusts pressure to bring out the steel’s inherent sharpness. The back side of the blade is also finely finished, with the sharpening marks aligned all the way to the tip. This results in a \u003cstrong\u003eclean, precise cut\u003c\/strong\u003e, even on fabric edges and stray threads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spring-like grip section is individually hammered and forged, creating the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003esupple resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e of high‑quality nigiri scissors. Through meticulous sharpening and precise adjustment of the grip, the blades glide smoothly against each other, producing a \u003cstrong\u003elight, effortless opening and closing motion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith excellent usability and refined craftsmanship, these scissors are ideal not only for personal use but also as a thoughtful gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs each piece is handmade, slight variations may occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter use, wipe off dust, thread fibers, sweat, and oils with a dry cloth. Then apply a light coat of camellia oil (or similar) before storage to prevent rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring use, the blade alignment may occasionally reverse. This is \u003cstrong\u003enot a defect\u003c\/strong\u003e. If this occurs, please contact us and we will adjust it for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem no. 1119666\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eImport duties; taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. 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