{"product_id":"yasugi-ashinaga-bonsai-scissors","title":"Yasugi Steel Ashinaga Bonsai Scissors 8\"(200mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonsai scissors designed specifically for trimming and shaping bonsai trees with long, thin branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrently Out of Stock in the US \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Specification】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: L 7.87 × W 3.35 × H 0.59 inch (L 200 × W 85 × H 15 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength of Blades: 2.13 inches(54mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 5.22 oz (148 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: YCS3 Alloy Tool Steel \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e※YCS is a trademark of Hitachi Metals, Ltd. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan (Sanjo, Niigata prefecture)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Made in Japan by 3rd generation of artisans】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Yasugi Specialty Steel】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonsai 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Clean Cut, Heavy Duty Yasugi Scissors】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a sharp and sturdy edge, it severs wood fibers cleanly resulting in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efaster healing cuts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"profile-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"写真\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/0076\/0877\/files\/Darren_George_headshot.jpg?v=1678180409\" class=\"profile-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGro Bonsai \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@grobonsai\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDarren George \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonsai Artist Youtuber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@grobonsai\" class=\"social-icons__link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 21 20\" class=\"icon icon-youtube\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M-.196 15.803q0 1.23.812 2.092t1.977.861h14.946q1.165 0 1.977-.861t.812-2.092V3.909q0-1.23-.82-2.116T17.539.907H2.593q-1.148 0-1.969.886t-.82 2.116v11.894zm7.465-2.149V6.058q0-.115.066-.18.049-.016.082-.016l.082.016 7.153 3.806q.066.066.066.164 0 .066-.066.131l-7.153 3.806q-.033.033-.066.033-.066 0-.098-.033-.066-.066-.066-.131z\" fill=\"#444\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon__fallback-text\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"profile-hr\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"profile-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"写真\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/0076\/0877\/files\/PBM_Curator-Headshot-Aarin.jpg?v=1681876665\" class=\"profile-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pacificbonsaimuseum.org\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePacific Bonsai Museum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@pacificbonsaimuseum\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAarin Packard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuseum Curator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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.\u003cbr\u003eFirstly, 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.\u003cbr\u003eIn 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@pacificbonsaimuseum\" class=\"social-icons__link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 21 20\" class=\"icon icon-youtube\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M-.196 15.803q0 1.23.812 2.092t1.977.861h14.946q1.165 0 1.977-.861t.812-2.092V3.909q0-1.23-.82-2.116T17.539.907H2.593q-1.148 0-1.969.886t-.82 2.116v11.894zm7.465-2.149V6.058q0-.115.066-.18.049-.016.082-.016l.082.016 7.153 3.806q.066.066.066.164 0 .066-.066.131l-7.153 3.806q-.033.033-.066.033-.066 0-.098-.033-.066-.066-.066-.131z\" fill=\"#444\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon__fallback-text\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"profile-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Video: How are Wazakura's YASUGI STEEL scissors made?】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ijox80a-bsA\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Video: The Artisans behind Wazakura's Yasugi Steel Bonsai Scissors】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Mr. Shige, the Japanese artisan behind our Yasugi Steel Bonsai Scissors (and ikebana as well!) and have a sneak peek at its manufacturing process.\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pqyFgCt0uHw\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Video: Bonsai Tool Maintenance】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow 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? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf 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. \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/czKqvV0TKmo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eWAZAKURA JAPAN TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wazakujapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-accessories\/products\/wazakura-sharpening-oilstone-240\" title=\"oilstone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSharpening Oilstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wazakujapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-accessories\/products\/sap-eraser-remover-for-blades-garden-scissors-bonsai-tools-made-in-japan\" title=\"sap eraser link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSap Sap Eraser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca title=\"satsuki bonsai scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/wazakujapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-scissors\/products\/wazakura-satsuki-bonsai-scissors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSatsuki Bonsai Trimming Scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca title=\"concave cutter\" href=\"https:\/\/wazakujapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-cutters\/products\/wazakura-japanese-bonsai-concave-branch-cutter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBonsai Concave Branch Cutter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca title=\"knob cutter\" href=\"https:\/\/wazakujapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-cutters\/products\/wazakura-japanese-knob-bonsai-branch-cutter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKnob Cutter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wazakujapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-cutters\/products\/wazakura-hand-forged-bonsai-wire-cutter\" title=\"wire cutters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWire Cutter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wazakujapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-cutters\/products\/wazakura-japanese-bonsai-root-cutter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoot Cutter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wazakura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41353107767445,"sku":"TBT-2007","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/0076\/0877\/products\/02_005d4208-6a23-4448-95f5-8a9a5e86cf19.jpg?v=1634888355","url":"https:\/\/wazakujapan.live\/products\/yasugi-ashinaga-bonsai-scissors","provider":"Wazakura Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}