Okatsune Secateurs/Pruners
(senteibasami)
Okatsune secateurs are the No. 1 choice for professional gardeners in Japan; they’re simple, sharp and strong. Unlike western brands, which rely on cushioning and gearing for a smooth feel, these have a more direct action, resulting in a very clean, efficient cut.
The big chunky catch at the bottom has a crisp action that’s easy to use, even with cold wet hands or muddy gloves, and the spring is well secured and never accidentally pops out (and you get a spare anyway.)
red and white handles? Red shows up in daylight, white at night, for all you nocturnal gardeners. Standard size (8") fits most, while the small model (7") is great as a second pair, or for flowers in the house. They come in a nice Japanese box - no horrible plastic blister pack to cut your fingers on when opening.
Here's the techie bit: Made from Hitachi Yasugi high carbon steel with a Rockwell hardness of 60.0 - 61.0
Fed up with felco? Give them a go!
