Bonsai scissors designed specifically for trimming and shaping bonsai trees with long, thin branches.

Currently Out of Stock in the US 

【Specification】
Size: L 7.87 × W 3.35 × H 0.59 inch (L 200 × W 85 × H 15 mm)
Length of Blades: 2.13 inches(54mm)
Weight: 5.22 oz (148 g)
Material: YCS3 Alloy Tool Steel ※YCS is a trademark of Hitachi Metals, Ltd. 
Made in Japan (Sanjo, Niigata prefecture)
Condition: New

【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 Scissors】
With a sharp and sturdy edge, it severs wood fibers cleanly resulting in faster healing cuts. 

Gro Bonsai YouTube

Darren George
Bonsai Artist Youtuber

The Ashinaga bonsai scissors are the perfect every-day pruning shears for me. With enough strength to cleanly cut lignified hardwood with ease, while being fine enough for delicate pruning of shohin trees. These scissors are professionally sharp, cleanly cutting paper where other tools rip. Avoiding torn tissue when pruning reduces die-back and improves callus formation, so my trees continue to develop rapidly. The Yasugi steel Ashinaga bonsai scissors are a delight to use, definitely my go-to shears

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Pacific Bonsai Museum YouTube

Aarin Packard
Museum Curator

I recently had the pleasure of using the Yasugi Steel Ashinaga bonsai pruning shears, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed by the quality and ergonomics of this tool.
Firstly, the quality of the shears was apparent from the moment I picked them up. The blades were sharp and precise, allowing for clean cuts. The handles felt sturdy and durable, ensuring that the tool would last for many years to come.
In addition to its quality, the ergonomic design of the shears was also exceptional. The handles were contoured to fit comfortably in my hand, reducing strain and fatigue during prolonged pruning sessions.

Overall, I would highly recommend the Yasugi Steel Ashinaga bonsai pruning shears to any bonsai enthusiast. It's exceptional quality and ergonomic design makes it a joy to use and a valuable addition to any bonsai toolkit.

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【Video: How are Wazakura's YASUGI STEEL scissors made?】

【Video: The Artisans behind Wazakura's Yasugi Steel Bonsai Scissors】
Meet Mr. Shige, the Japanese artisan behind our Yasugi Steel Bonsai Scissors (and ikebana as well!) and have a sneak peek at its manufacturing process.

【Video: Bonsai Tool Maintenance】
How do you clean your bonsai tools? Is there a correct way to sharpen them? Or any advice on how to generally proper take care of your bonsai tool kit?

If those questions have ever crossed your mind, you will enjoy this video, in which Wazakura Japan's resident bonsai artist Yusuke Ogawa explains and show the proper way to maintain and take care of your bonsai tools collection.

WAZAKURA JAPAN TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO
・Sharpening Oilstone
・Sap Sap Eraser
・Satsuki Bonsai Trimming Scissors
・Bonsai Concave Branch Cutter
・Knob Cutter
・Wire Cutter
・Root Cutter