Taira Ueki Garden Scissors
Hand-forged, hand-laminated garden scissors from Taira san, in a slightly milder Yellow Paper Steel than his preferred Blue Paper, resulting in a tougher pair of scissors that will put up with a degree more mistreatment (not that you’ll be inclined to mistreat them) for more robust work.
Expect some play or ‘clack’ in the blades – this is intentional: the action of cutting with them applies lateral force which makes the blades bite correctly. Were they any tighter, the additional force from your hands would cause them to be unhelpfully tight in use.
Perfect in the garden and home, particularly for those with larger hands
Delivering to US (Paying in USD) 
Taira Ueki Garden Scissors is in stock, available to dispatch worldwide, or contact us for showroom stock availability.
- 7.9oz
- 7.5 x 4.3 x 0.8"
- 2.2" blades
- Max cut Ø0.3"
- Kigami #3 Yellow Paper Steel
- Made in Sanjo, Japan
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.
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.
