Tobisho’s Topiary Clippers (or hakaribasami which translates to leaf-cutting scissors) are crafted in Yamagata, a region renowned for its very high-quality steel. If you appreciate quality these are for you. As a small family-run business, Tobisho maintains traditional forging techniques, using drop-forging (bashing with a very heavy pneumatic hammer out of high quality steel) to create durable and well-balanced tools with attention to detail. Designed specifically for soft green growth (do not use on old hard growth), these clippers feature long, sharp blades and a spring action for easy, smooth and efficient clipping. Product information 307g 267 x 52 x 22mm 108mm blades KA-70 Carbon Steel Red & Yellow Grip handles Made in Japan Includes Spare Spring Best usage Clean with a Niwaki Crean Mate rust and sap eraser Sharpen with a Niwaki #1000 grit stone Protect with Niwaki Camellia Oil Dip blades in a weak mix of bleach or Jeyes Fluids every so often when working, to stop them clogging, and to help prevent spreading nasty viruses. If necessary, use wire wool to scrub off any stubborn, dried-on leaf resin, but a Crean Mate should take care of day-to-day gunk.
