Kobayashi exploit the increased strength that comes from the forging process to produce very light, very sharp snips, lightly sprung with a forged textured grip and fine points suitable for continuous fine work.
Ubiquitous throughout Japan for bonsai, harvesting fruit and herbs, floristry and flower arranging, Kobayashi's Koshiji brand Tohuko-style bud shears have evolved into the perfect tool for snipping soft stems.
Kobayashi Seikyo was founded in 1939 as a manufacturer of medical instruments in Tokyo. Displaced by WW2 the founder reopened from a blacksmith shop in Sanjo, in response to local demand he started making professional scissors for farmers and never looked back.
Hand forged high carbon steel has many functional advantages, however it will develop a natural dull surface patina over time, this is completely natural and if kept dry and lightly oiled will help to provide some degree of protection from rust.
- Material: Forged carbon manganese steel (not corrosion resistant)
- Light weight: Approx. 110g
- Pointed blades for getting into tricky spots
- Hand sharpened for exceptional sharpness
- Total length: 180mm
- Blade length: 54mm
- Polypropylene webbing loop to "lock" the pruning shears closed.
- Spring: No. A-302
- Forged in Japan
Care:
Can be sharpened with a whetstone (bevel only, always towards the middle)
Thoroughly wipe off any sap or moisture from the blade after use and wipe with a bit of oil before storing in a moisture free environment.
Should there be any stiffness when opening, apply a drop or two of oil to the rivet and spring.
Designed to cut flowers, fruit, buds and live wood under 5mm in diameter.
Always cut through complete stem and never twist while cutting.
