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Genuine Kaneshin No.20R - Hand-Forged Bonsai Wire Cutter (195mm)

This high-quality wire cutter is essential for wiring and unwiring your bonsai trees with precision and ease.

【Authentic Hand-Forged Craftsmanship】 Each cutter is individually hand-forged from a single rod of steel. It is crafted using traditional Japanese sword-making techniques, combining soft iron with hard steel to achieve the perfect balance of hardness (durability) and tenacity (toughness).

【Premium Yasugi White Paper Steel (Shirogami)】 This tool features Yasugi White Paper Steel, produced by Hitachi Metals in Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture—a region world-famous for "Tamahagane" (the steel used in Katana).

• Why White Paper Steel? In Japan, high-end cutlery steels are categorized by the color of the paper label attached to the finished steel: Blue Paper (Aogami) and White Paper (Shirogami).

  • Blue Paper Steel: Extremely hard; ideal for Sashimi knives where a razor-sharp edge is vital.

  • White Paper Steel: Tough and versatile; typically used for Deba (butchering) knives that must cut through bone without slipping.

  We specifically chose White Paper Steel for this cutter because its unique "grip" allows it to cut through branches and wires efficiently without slipping, much like the wisdom of ancient Samurai who would intentionally add micro-scratches to a brand-new sword to ensure it wouldn't slip during use.

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Specifications:

• Brand: Kaneshin

• Model: No.20R

• Total Length: 195mm

• Material: Yasugi White Paper Steel (Hand-Forged)

• Cutting Capacity (Guidelines):

  • Copper Wire: Up to 1.6mm (#16 gauge)

  • Aluminum Wire: Up to 2.0mm