Taira Shears
Knuckle Dusters
Think you’ve seen it all? Think again… read the full description.
Delivering to US (Paying in USD) 
Taira Shears is in stock:
- 2lb 6.8oz
- 7.9" blades
- Shirogami White Paper Steel
- Japanese White Oak handles
- Made in Sanjo, Japan
- Includes Leather Sheath
Shear Sheath • Standard is in stock:
- 4.3oz
- 11 x 2.8"
- 3mm Leather
- Made in China
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
Think you’ve seen it all? Think again. Traditionally, Japanese gardeners don’t bother with cushioning or stoppers on their shears - just one more thing to interfere with the beauty and simplicity of the cut. The downside? Bruised knuckles, unless you’re really in the groove. Taira san makes these extraordinarily no-nonsense shears the way he always has, hand laminating the shirogami white paper steel blades, and riveting them to white oak handles. Nothing fancy, but very, very good.
Comes with a heavy duty leather sheath.
Best usage
- Go slow - they’re not called Knuckle Dusters for nothing
- Clean with a Niwaki Clean Mate rust and sap eraser
- Sharpen with a Niwaki #1000 grit stone
- Protect with Niwaki Camellia Oil
More about Taira
Taira san in his workshop in Sanjo. He’s been working here for 54 years, since he was 14, and has only recently taken on an apprentice, Junya Akiyama, who moved to Sanjo from near Tokyo for the experience. Taira san is one of the few scissor makers remaining who still hand-laminates his steel, working cross legged on the floor of his tiny forge.
