[Sasaoka] Kyoto-style traditional shears (Right-handed) [SSK030201]

Features of [Sasaoka] Kyoto-style traditional shears (Right-handed)

• This product is for right-handed people only.
• These professional pruning shears are used by Japanese gardeners for thinning pruning.
• The shape is Kyoto-style, a style of manufactured in Kyoto.
• The blade is thicker than the Okubo-style, with a deeper back face indentation. It uses Yasuki steel blue paper (Aogami) No. 2.
• The handle wraps around under the shoulder.
• It has a somewhat heavy feeling when you hold it.
• As a result, the feeling of cutting is transmitted directly to your hand.

About [Sasaoka] Kyoto-style traditional shears (Right-handed)

First of all, it is worth noting that it is very cost-effective. Although these pruning shears are made by hand through all the processes of forging, welding, and sharpening, they are very reasonably priced. The reason for this is simple: the cost of living in the Kochi area is lower than the standard price range in Japan.

Among the pruning shears made by Sasaoka factory, which makes traditional Japanese pruning shears, this product is specialized in the shape that has been manufactured in Kyoto. The blade is made of blue paper steel No. 2, which enhances sharpness and durability.

Kyoto is a special place for traditional Japanese gardeners. There are many shrines and temples with long histories, and in some places, they have passed down culture that is over 1,000 years old to the present day. Many gardeners who have trained in Kyoto or visited the area have purchased Kyoto-style scissors and used them locally. This trend has become particularly noticeable in the last half century. This product is a product that closely follows the traditional Kyoto-style shape.

The original Kyoto-style pruning shears have a large amount of looseness at the fulcrum, but Sasaoka's Kyoto-style shears have almost no looseness. Therefore, they are easy to use. Another feature of the Kyoto-style is that the rivets at the fulcrum are handmade in a chrysanthemum pattern. This is also completely followed. In fact, professional gardeners all over Japan use these pruning shears.
* The looseness of the fulcrum of the original Kyoto shears is intentional. It is based on the concept that the shape of the fulcrum is optimized based on the user's habits.

Shipping and ordering information

If the item is in stock, it will be shipped within 3 business days. We usually ship the next day.
Please contact us if the item is out of stock.

About Sasaoka, the blacksmith who manufactured this product (Kochi pref)

Eiji Sasaoka, the first generation, and Satoru Sasaoka, the second generation, are the only Hasami Blacksmiths in Tosa (Hasami means clippers, scissors, shears, pruners, secateurs, etc). According to Mr. Satoru, "The Mr. Eiji has a strong spirit of challenge and has great skills. And I think that my characteristic is to work carefully." In fact, the Hasami of Sasaoka that the two of them produce are a collaboration of skill and politeness. Looking at the mallet marks and sharpening marks, you can feel the warmth of handmade. On the other hand, when you actually use it, it cuts smoothly. The Hasami and knives in particular are carefully hand-sharpened, so the blades are very beautiful. Another feature of Sasaoka Scissors Manufacturing is that they can produce a wide variety of cutlery and tools using scissors as their basic technology. At the age of 24, Mr. Eiji set up a blacksmith factory here in Ino City, Kochi Prefecture, but when he was making Hasami, neighbors asked him to make kitchen knives and farming tools. Mr. Eiji, who has a strong spirit of challenge, quickly expanded the product categories of Sasaoka.

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The notes on use about [Sasaoka] Kyoto-style traditional shears (Right-handed)

* Please do not twist.
* please do not drop.
* Please do not use it for any purpose other than wood branches.
* It rusts for a steel part. Please wipe after use well.