Okatsune 200mm pruning shears for everyday garden pruning Okatsune 200mm pruning shears are practical Japanese bypass secateurs for roses, citrus, fruit trees, shrubs and general garden pruning. They are a simple production-made option with bright handles that are easy to spot in the garden. This page is useful as a comparison while stock is unavailable. For current Japanese secateurs, compare Tobisho and Hon Norimitsu options instead. Best suited to Everyday garden pruning Roses, citrus, shrubs and fruit trees Live green and semi-woody stems Gardeners who want a simple Japanese bypass secateur Okatsune vs hand-forged Japanese secateurs Choose Okatsune for a simple production-made Japanese pruning shear. Choose Tobisho or Hon Norimitsu if you want a more traditional hand-forged tool and stronger maker story. For current stock, browse Japanese secateurs and pruning shears. Who should not buy this Do not buy this page if you need an in-stock secateur today. Do not use secateurs for oversized branches or gritty material. Do not store carbon steel pruning tools wet after use. Care expectations Clean sap after use, dry thoroughly and oil the blades, spring and pivot before storage. Browse Japanese secateurs and pruning shears or Japanese tool care and sharpening.