Kikuwa Scissors Professional Grade Bonsai Scissors So you've come in search for a quality set of Bonsai scissors that will last decades and reduce the damage done to your tree. We can help with that! Don't waste your money on cheap scissors that crush before they cut, killing cells and causing die-back beyond the intended pruning point. You also don't want to get stuck with scissors that use cheap steel that will either bow, break or will go blunt fast and wont sharpen properly. Read Our Full Bonsai Scissors Buyers Guide Here Bonsai Scissors Buyers Guide Pruning scissors are best applied to trimming smaller branches on a Bonsai Tree. you need to be able to tell the difference between a branch that is small enough to be pruned with a set of scissors and a branch that needs to be trimmed with purpose made branch cutters. General Pruning scissors are a medium length and a medium thickness which makes them a good first set of bonsai scissors for the beginner because they will be most suited to an all round pruning shear. Steel : S58C Japanese Carbon Steel Size : Medium 200 mm Weight : 156g It's worth noting that S58C steel can be prone to rusting if it is not properly maintained, so it is important to keep it dry and clean, and to oil it regularly. You can purchase Camellia Oil Here