{"product_id":"harukichi-handmade-japanese-grip-scissors-nigiri-aogami-steel-kansai-style-120mm","title":"“HARUKICHI” Handmade Japanese Grip Scissors (Nigiri) Aogami Steel Kansai Style, 120mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e“HARUKICHI” Handmade Japanese Grip Scissors (Nigiri) Aogami Steel 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. 53 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 Blue Paper Steel (Aogami)\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\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 favored mainly in western Japan. Compared to the claw-shaped (Higashi) style, it features \u003cstrong\u003elonger blades and a shorter grip section\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a distinct cutting feel.\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\u003eThis model uses \u003cstrong\u003epremium Blue Paper Steel (Aogami)\u003c\/strong\u003e. To fully bring out the quality of the steel, each blade is meticulously sharpened by hand \u003cstrong\u003ewhile being cooled with water\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because the tips of nigiri scissors are extremely thin, they are sensitive to friction heat during sharpening, which can reduce hardness and performance. Cooling with water minimizes heat buildup and helps preserve the steel’s natural sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the sharpening approaches the blade tip, the craftsman adjusts pressure with great care, ensuring the edge achieves its optimal cutting performance. The back side of the blade is also finely finished, with the sharpening marks aligned all the way to the tip. This produces a clean, precise cut, even on fabric edges and stray threads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spring-like grip section is forged and hammered individually, creating the characteristic supple resilience of high‑quality nigiri scissors. Through careful sharpening and precise adjustment of the grip, the blades glide smoothly against each other, resulting in a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003elight, effortless opening and closing motion.\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. 1119667\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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