Tobisho飛庄 PS-27 

Bud pruning shears / Fine pruning shears | Double-Blade |205mm(8in)

Features

  • Bud Pruning Shears
  • Double Blade
  • Overall length: 200mm (8in)
  • Weight: 300g(7oz) 
  • High-carbon tool steel (SK-5)
  • Fastener: Rivet-type stop (Kanedome)
  • Place of origin: Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
  • Hand Crafted
These shears are ideal for delicate bud pruning tasks, including trimming dense foliage and pinching buds in intricate or hard-to-reach areas.

Double-Edged Bud Shears

These shears are suitable for delicate pruning work, such as trimming dense foliage and pinching buds in intricate areas.

Note: Due to the sharp, slender shape unique to double-edged blades, they are not suitable for pruning branches, including small twigs.

Description

Tobisho 飛庄
Tobitsuka Seihashisho, known for the ?Tobisho? brand, has been engaged in traditional forged blade-making for generations in Dewa Province (present-day Yamagata Prefecture). They continue to produce outstanding tools whose value is backed not only by traditional forging and careful hand-finishing, but also by scientific inspection methods. The blades cut cleanly and sharply, and they are designed to reduce fatigue even during long periods of use.
These shears feature a hybrid construction using a hand ?brazing? technique (rare in Japan today), and the cutting edge is made with Yasuki steel, valued for excellent wear resistance.*

Craftsmanship & Manufacturing
Tobisho shears begin as two pieces of steel and are carefully crafted one by one through more than 200 processes.
Skilled techniques such as hollow-ground blade finishing, precise blade twisting, and clam-shaped edge grinding allow for sharp, smooth cutting with less effort while minimizing damage to the cut surface.
They also offer excellent edge retention, with each pair finished by hand with great care.

Care Instructions

Notes for First Use

New pruning shears have extremely sharp blades, so the edges may catch or chip if the blades strike against each other. 

Until the blades have broken in, please start by cutting thinner branches whenever possible. When cutting thicker branches, place the branch near the base of the blades at about a 45-degree angle, and cut slowly with a slight rotating motion. Also, when applying force, please avoid twisting the blades and try to bring them down straight and vertically. This small extra care will help keep your shears in good condition for a long time.


Daily Maintenance

After use, wipe off sap and residue with a firm cloth before it dries, then apply a light coat of machine oil or rust preventive oil. Adding a drop of oil around the pivot screw and inner contact area will help maintain smooth cutting performance for longer. If hardened sap builds up on the blades, remove it gently using a hard plastic tool, such as a ruler-like scraper.

Please Note:

Do not use a whetstone to remove hardened sap, as this may wear down the blade edge. Also, please do not use cooking oil, as it can accelerate oxidation.

International Buyers - Please Note

1. For U.S. Buyers

Import duties are already included in the item price and shipping cost. You will not need to pay any additional customs duties. Please purchase with confidence.

2. For Buyers Outside the U.S.

Import duties and taxes are not included in the item price or shipping cost.

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