- Made in Japan! Type A = Thin Type
- Handmade by Japanese Craftsmen with Traditional Japanese Techniques!
- Blade Material: Carbon steel, All Blade Tempered. That's why it Cuts Well and it's Tough!
- One Hand Pruning Shears. For right hander.
- Whole Length : about 200mm(7.9inch) Able to cut Twig Diameter about 18mm(0.7inch), Weight : about 260g(9.2oz)
The one and only scissors. Because it's all made by the artisans of Ono City, Hyogo prefecture by hand.
The blade of these hand pruners has a steeper curve. The tip of the blade is thinner while the bottom of the blade is thicker, which makes it perfect to cut a bigger branch of the fruit trees and other garden trees. There is a spring between the handles so they open up widely. It is also curved which makes it easy to grip. There is a variety of hand pruners, in different sizes, some in stainless, and some for the left-handed. Additionally, there are two shapes: Type A and Type B. Type A has a thinner blade than Type B so it requires less power to cut. Type B has a thicker blade and more durable and heavy-duty than Type A. Type B is recommended for frequent users.
By sharpening regularly, the product lasts for a long time. But do not sharpen the back edge , please sharpen the front edge only and do not use the hand pruners to cut metal as it may result in a chipped blade.
As for the scissors, all processes are made by a Japanese craftsman. whole bodies of scissors were heat treated. This special process manufacturing adds extra strength and durability. Type A has thin, razor sharp blades. Perfect for cutting fibrous branches.
