Gardeners scissors by Sasaokahasami
GARDENERS SCISSORS, "UEKIBASAMI" (植木鋏).
Legacy of samurai sword still exists. Kochi, located in Shikoku area of Japan, is one of the place the spirit of ancient worrier can be found in.
Garden scissors (植木鋏) made by Sasaokahasami (笹岡鋏製作所) are hand-made, top quality, and most importantly, not expensive. (I think your expectation on pricing depends on your needs and knowledge of the products.)
If you or someone close to you, likes to gardening or, even if it's your job. These are game changer.
Karikomibasami (刈込鋏)
Price: ¥8,000 to 18,000
Blades size: 165mm to 300mm
Use to cut unwanted leaves, branches, or plants. If you are gardener as hobby, choose 165mm to 195. Choose ones that are bigger, if you are pro.
Uekibasami (植木鋏)
Price: ¥12,000
Size: 210mm
Just be careful when you use these scissors. A piece of you can easily be cut off, especially your fingers. That's what those are capable of. Taking care of your garden becomes much more fun.
Ikebanabasami (生花鋏)
Price: ¥5,200
Size: 165mm
Suitable for Ikebana use. (Flower arrangement)
Hocho Shuko (包丁 舟行)
Price: ¥6,000
Blade size: 150mm
Suitable for cutting vegetables, meats, fishes. That's why they are called "Banno Hocho" (万能包丁). Meaning "versatile kitchen knife". Grip is made with walnut tree, resistant to rotten. The blade is sharpen by hand.
Where to buy: "Sasaokahasami"
Address: 85-7, Ikenouchi, Inocho, Agawa-gun, Kochi
Open hours: 8:30 to 19:00
Closed on: Sunday
Google map.
Sasaokahasami official site.
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