Compact 165mm secateurs for small hands and close work Tobisho Hirei pruning shears are a compact 165mm model developed from a peach grower's request for a tool suited to thin, hard branches. Their short format is well suited to smaller hands, tight growth and precise placement around fruit spurs, roses and detailed garden work. Hirei blade design The carbon-steel cutting and receiving blades both use an asari set. Tobisho uses this geometry to balance cutting action and durability in the compact Hirei pattern. How it fits the range Choose Hirei when the compact 165mm size and close control are the priority. Choose the 180mm Type-B for a slightly larger compact option with metal or leather-lock choices. Choose SR-1 when you prefer a full 200mm all-round working secateur. Care and limits Wipe sap and moisture from the carbon-steel blades after use, dry thoroughly and oil the blade and pivot before storage. The compact size is not a substitute for loppers; do not force branches beyond secateur capacity. Browse Japanese tool care and sharpening for oil, sap cleaner and sharpening supplies.
