Wazakura Yasugi Steel (Ashinaga) Bonsai Shears (200mm)

Bonsai scissors designed specifically for trimming and shaping bonsai trees with long, thin branches. These are a great option for general purpose shears.

Specifications
Size: L 200mm × W 85mm × H 15mm
Length of Blades: 54mm
Weight: 148g
Material: YCS3 Alloy Tool Steel ※YCS is a trademark of Hitachi Metals, Ltd. 
Made in Japan (Sanjo, Niigata prefecture)

Made in Japan by 3rd Generation of Artisans
Real Japanese bonsai tools handforged by third generation of bonsai tools artisans in the city of Sanjo, in Niigata Prefecture. Sanjo is known since 17th century for the metalwork skills of their artisans and blacksmiths.

Yasugi Specialty Steel
Bonsai tools made of Yasugi Specialty Steel, a unique steel produced only in Japan. Yasuki steel is made in the Hitachi Metals plant in Shimane prefecture (Japan). It is created by combining iron and steel, removing impurities (phosphorus, sulfur, etc) that reduce sharpness, and forging and rolling the steel many times with hot processing. The characteristics Yasugi Steel tools are extra strong, wear-resistant and long-lasting sharp tools.

Clean Cut, Heavy Duty Yasugi Shears
With a sharp and sturdy edge, it severs wood fibers cleanly resulting in faster healing cuts. 

General Purpose
If you only have one set of shears, these are the ones for you. They have the agility for fine work however the reinforced blades can handle a larger branch up to 15mm across. The spacious and comfortable handles allow for every day use and are perfect for the amateur bonsai enthusiast. Because of their versatile use, they are our number one seller. The large handles allow you to use all your palm and fingers to exert maximum pressure. This design also enables the user to multitask by freeing up one's fingers to pinch off new growth without putting down the shears.