{"product_id":"toyamahamono_mekiribasami","title":"Toyama Hamono | Pruning Shears That Can Snip Even the Tiniest Details","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecisely Cut Desired Areas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven just placing branches in a vase can create a beautiful arrangement, but it's also fun to try your own unique arrangements! This is where \"bud-cutting shears\" come in handy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thin, tapered double-edged blades can reach areas that pruning shears can't, allowing for a clean cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are useful for delicate tasks such as trimming off parts that are past their prime to tidy up the appearance, or cutting small branches to arrange them into mini-bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/20250417_72-41_1024x1024.jpg?v=1745567268\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base of the blade can cut branches up to about 8mm thick, making it perfectly capable of pruning side branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle, an original design by Toyama Hamono, is easy to grip and provides excellent stability. With proper care, these exquisite shears can last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso for Harvesting Vegetables and Pruning Bonsai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bud-cutting shears, adept at delicate tasks, can also be useful in various aspects of a plant-filled life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e〈Home Gardening〉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePruning thin branches and stems, harvesting, pinching back plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/24966370_l_1024x1024.jpg?v=1744962555\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e〈Garden Trees and Bonsai〉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutting overgrown new shoots, leaf pruning, deadheading, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/4410479_lre_1024x1024.jpg?v=1744962901\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e〈Houseplants〉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutting damaged leaves, pruning overgrown areas, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/31382049_sq_1024x1024.jpg?v=1745567152\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Materials to Choose From\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e〈Forged Special Steel YP T27〉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/mekiribasami_tanzo_1024x1024.jpg?v=1744962191\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural color achieved through baking only, without chemicals. Each piece of forged special steel is unique with its own expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e〈Stainless Steel YP T527〉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/mekiribasami_yp_1024x1024.jpg?v=1744962191\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMade entirely of stainless steel, it is resistant to rust even in humid environments and strong against dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyama Hamono's Commitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e① Forging Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1861 during the Bunkyu era of the Edo period, Toyama Hamono's specialty is \"fire forging.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/toyama1_480x480.jpg?v=1649825082\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eForging is the process of shaping metal by hammering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the saying \"strike while the iron is hot\" suggests, hammering metal compresses internal air bubbles and gaps, making it harder and stronger. Bronze and iron products from the Yayoi period were apparently made using this method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/toyama2_480x480.jpg?v=1649825095\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e② The inherited technique of \"ura-togi\" for exceptional sharpness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShears cut by meshing two blades. Sharply cutting shears are designed so that the blades meet and intersect at only one point, and if this point shifts, they become unusable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process of adjusting the blade's back with a precise angle and curve[*] is called \"ura-togi,\" a traditional technique passed down through generations at Toyama Hamono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e[*]Parts referred to as \"suri\" (curve), \"sawa\" (hollow), and \"nejiri\" (twist\/warp)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e③ \"Ai-ha-dori,\" where skilled artisans make adjustments using all five senses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ai-ha-dori,\" the final step in shear making, ensures a crisp, light sound and a comfortable user experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique Toyama Hamono technique where artisans use all five senses to adjust the tightness of the components, achieving the best possible sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front blade is engraved with \"Soke Hidehisa Saku\" (Made by the Head Family Hidehisa), a testament to the master's deep understanding of steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/20250417_72-7_1024x1024.jpg?v=1745567214\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e④ Sharpen the blades, and they can be used forever!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/toyama8_480x480.jpg?v=1649826941\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure long-lasting use, a \"Free Sharpening Ticket\" is included with the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade resharpening and maintenance not only restore sharpness but also remove surface dullness and dirt, bringing back their original appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequent sharpenings can also be requested for a fee, maintaining comfortable usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Skills × Advanced Technology: Bringing Manufacturing into the Future\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/toyama6_480x480.jpg?v=1649826909\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyama Hamono was founded in 1861 during the Bunkyu era of the Edo period, in Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, a town known for its metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, as the head family of Echigo wood shears, traditional techniques have been passed down through generations, from the first generation Tatsumatsu (brand name: Tatsumatsu), to the second generation Tomijiro (brand name: Chinryu), the third generation Hideyoshi (brand name: Ryuzan), and the fourth generation Hidehisa (brand name: Hidehisa).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have received high acclaim at international exhibitions and various design competitions, winning the Good Design Award. They are one of the most trusted shear manufacturers among professional gardeners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile continuing to uphold traditional techniques such as forging, ura-togi, and ai-ha-dori, they are also actively incorporating digital control systems and robots[*].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are an innovative manufacturer committed to manufacturing that connects to the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e[*]They are working on precision blade sharpening using NC grinders that control machine tools with computers, and labor-saving production lines using industrial robots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/toyama7_480x480.jpg?v=1649826921\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Disposable. Embracing the Culture of \"Resharpening\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese culture of maintaining and cherishing tools, like sharpening a sword, is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shears from Toyama Hamono, a traditional head family, are sure to be a long-lasting companion in a life that cherishes plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sikito.com\/collections\/toyamahamono\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here for other Toyama Hamono products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"外山刃物","offers":[{"title":"Pruning Bud Shears T27","offer_id":45064656584879,"sku":"4980172504147","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pruning Shears T527 (Stainless Steel)","offer_id":45064656617647,"sku":"4980172503287","price":13200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/20250417_72-41.jpg?v=1745756060","url":"https:\/\/sikito.com\/en\/products\/toyamahamono_mekiribasami","provider":"SiKiTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}