Tobisho A-Type Secateurs
Japanese Pruners
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Delivering to US (Paying in USD) 
Tobisho A-Type Secateurs • Large 9" is in stock:
- 13.9oz
- 8.9 x 2.2 x 0.7"
- 2.8" blades
- Max cut Ø0.6"
- Aogami Blue Paper Steel
- Vinyl Grip handles
- Made in Japan
- Includes Spare Spring
Tobisho A-Type Secateurs • Std 8" is in stock:
- 9oz
- 8.3 x 2.1 x 0.7"
- 2.6" blades
- Max cut Ø0.6"
- Aogami Blue Paper Steel
- Vinyl Grip handles
- Made in Japan
- Includes Spare Spring
Single Holster • Standard is in stock:
- 3.3oz
- 9.3 x 3.3 x 1"
- 3mm Leather
- Made in China
Single Holster • Large is in stock:
- 3.4oz
- 9.2 x 4.1 x 1.2"
- 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
Traditional A-Type style pruners from Tobisho, hand-forged from exceptionally high quality Aogami #2 Hitachi Blue Paper Steel brazed to the S45-C handles. Divine. Blue steel in secateurs is unusual - Tobisho’s standard A-types use a YCS Hitachi Steel, but we couldn’t resist ordering a special batch. They need to be treated rather more carefully - blue steel is harder and more brittle than other steels - but it will take and hold an edge like nothing else. We couldn’t resist them - nor will you. Come with Tobisho red & yellow vinyl grips - these can be removed if you prefer the more traditional look. Check carefully when buying A-Types, as the authentic, Yamagata style uses a cast handle laminated to a finer quality steel blade, rather than the easier single piece method - you’ll see a thin gold band between the two steels, which is the sign of authenticity.
Due to the hand forged nature of these secateurs, individual pieces vary in finish, and you might notice irregularities (messy bits) around the brazing on the blade. Don’t fret - consider it part of the charm of working with Japanese blacksmiths, and enjoy owning a pair of these remarkable, and hard to come by secateurs.
Best usage
- Clean with a Niwaki Clean Mate rust and sap eraser
- Sharpen with a Niwaki #1000 grit stone
- Protect with Niwaki Camellia Oil
- Watch out with these - as Japanese steels get better, and sharper, so they get more brittle.
