Gardener tools at Hasamiya ichiban
TRUSTWORTHY TOOL SHOP FOR GARDENERS.
In Osaka, there's a shop that is specialized in garden tools called "Hasamiya ichiban" (鋏屋一番). Meaning, or at least it meant to be, "Scissors shop top 1".
The shop sales products of more than 70 companies. Scissors, pruning shears, hand saws, tanks, machete, practically all kinds of tools you need to keep your garden or Bonsai neat.
If you are visiting Japan to buy Bonsai, make sure to visit Hasamiya ichiban to find best suitable scissors for your little partner.
There are selection of scissors for flower arrangement, too. Just ask about what you are looking for, they should have it ready.
Urbane looking store might give an impression of expensive one, but I can promise you that the pricing is never a concern. (Professional tools are priced accordingly, though.)
Bud off scissors, (松葉芽切鋏)
Price: ¥1,600
Size: 120mm
Suitable for cutting pine buds and leaves. Small size scissors that fits in your palm. Making easier to take care Bonsai with holding.
Pruning shears, (小枝切鋏)
Price: ¥4,400
Size: 180mm
Suitable for pruning shears and bonsai buds. Made by blacksmith in Hyogo.
Bonsai scissors, (盆栽鋏)
Price: ¥2,100
Size: 195mm
Suitable for maintaining intricate branches.
Ikebana (flower arrangement) scissors.
Price: ¥3,300
Size: 180mm
Where to buy: "Hasamiya ichiban"
Address: 135-1, Fuseo, Naka-ku, Sakai city, Osaka
Open hours: 9:00 to 19:00
Closed on: Sunday and National holiday
Hasamiya ichiban official site.
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