Tobisho Shears
Karikomibasami
Hand made to order - please expect a wait. It’s worth it… read the full description.
Delivering to US (Paying in USD) 
Tobisho Shears is in stock, available to dispatch worldwide, or contact us for showroom stock availability.
- 1lb 8.2oz
- 2' 3.9 x 6.5 x 1"
- 8.1" blades
- YCS-3 Steel
- Magnolia handles
- Made in Japan
- Includes Leather Sheath
Please note: By law, we are not permitted to sell a knife or blade to any person under the age of 18. By placing an order for one of these items you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. These items must be used responsibly and appropriately.
Product description
Prepare to be amazed. 8" blades of finest blue paper Hitachi steel from Yasuki in Shimane (if that means nothing to you, don’t worry – it simply means it’s the best quality steel available) coupled with handles of Magnolia obovata, make these absurdly light and beautifully balanced.
The blades are curved, which stops leaf resin building up on the insides - the blades are only ever in contact with each other at the point of cutting, so they never get clogged up with green gunk. Absolutely perfect for box clipping, cloudpruning and niwaki work – but not great for hedges or straight lines!
Stunning quality and craftsmanship – even the squared nails used instead of rivets are hand-forged. These can be hand-made to order (worth the wait), although we try to keep small numbers in stock whenever possible.
Best usage
Not for hedging. Obviously - avoid woody cuts.
- Clean with a Niwaki Clean Mate rust and sap eraser
- Sharpen with a Niwaki #1000 grit stone
- Protect with Niwaki Camellia Oil
