Yasugi Steel Satsuki Bonsai Scissors 7"(180mm)

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【Specification】Size: L 7.09 × W 2.91 × H 0.51 inch (L 180 × W 74 × H 13 mm)Length of Blades: 1.77 inches (45mm)Weight: 3.63 oz (103 g)Material: YCS3 Alloy Tool Steel ※YCS is a trad emark of Hitachi Metals, Ltd. Made in Japan (Sanjo, Niigata prefecture)Condition: New 【Made in Japan by 3rd generation of artisans】Real Japanese bonsai tools handforged by third generation of bonsai tools artisans in the city of Sanjo, in Niigata Prefecture. Sanjo is known since 17th century for the metalwork skills of their artisans and blacksmiths.【Yasugi Specialty Steel】Bonsai tools made of Yasugi Specialty Steel, a unique steel produced only in Japan. Yasuki steel is made in the Hitachi Metals plant in Shimane prefecture (Japan). It is created by combining iron and steel, removing impurities (phosphorus, sulfur, etc) that reduce sharpness, and forging and rolling the steel many times with hot processing. The characteristics Yasugi Steel tools are extra strong, wear-resistant and long-lasting sharp tools.【Trimming/Thinning Use】Primarily designed for trimming and delicate work in thin branches and narrow spaces. 【Clean Cut, Heavy Duty Yasugi Scissors】With a sharp and sturdy edge, it severs wood fibers cleanly resulting in faster healing cuts. ReBonsai YouTube Yusuke Ogawa Japanese Bonsai Artist It exceeded my expectations!When I first used it, I was a bit worried about the handle feeling too soft and the possibility of it bending while cutting thicker branches. But to my delight, it proved me wrong! The shears have been working flawlessly for over a year now, even when cutting thin wires. The sharpness has remained intact without any signs of wear and tear. With its durability and reliable performance, I truly believe this is a fantastic pair of shears that will last for years to come. YouTube 【Video: How are Wazakura's YASUGI STEEL scissors made?】 【Video: The Artisans behind Wazakura's Yasugi Steel Bonsai Scissors】Meet Mr. Shige, the Japanese artisan behind our Yasugi Steel Bonsai Scissors (and ikebana as well!) and have a sneak peek at its manufacturing process. 【Video: Bonsai Tool Maintenance】How do you clean your bonsai tools? Is there a correct way to sharpen them? Or any advice on how to generally proper take care of your bonsai tool kit? If those questions have ever crossed your mind, you will enjoy this video, in which Wazakura Japan's resident bonsai artist Yusuke Ogawa explains and show the proper way to maintain and take care of your bonsai tools collection. WAZAKURA JAPAN TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO・Sharpening Oilstone・Sap Sap Eraser・Satsuki Bonsai Trimming Scissors・Bonsai Concave Branch Cutter・Knob Cutter・Wire Cutter・Root Cutter Show more