SuperMarioZZZ
Mame
What do you guys think about this Bonsai tool set?
https://www.kaizenbonsai.com/12-piece-bonsai-tool-kit
https://www.kaizenbonsai.com/12-piece-bonsai-tool-kit
Good price for beginner tools
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Gsquared
Shohin
I would skip it. The only tools in there that I would use are the concave cutter and the scissors. The broom, rake, all those little extras are cute, but are pretty useless to me. I don’t know the quality of these tools but for £49 I think you could get yourself a pretty decent pair of scissors and a concave cutter from one of the aforementioned sources. This kit is like most kits you find: A couple of useful pieces and the rest are just filler to make it look better.
Timbo
Chumono
Looking for some kind of 3 tool set of concave, splitter/cutter, knob cutters. I actually like buying other stuff separate, i think some garden scissors work better and last longer. I never found much use for the others when i bought a carbon 10 set. They also rust too easy and not the greatest quality.
Gsquared
Shohin
Hey @tylerwdesign check this set out. Saw it on eBay and thought these are the three basic tools you need. Good price too. And no, I'm not selling them. Just thought they might be what you are looking for.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/292446217747
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/292446217747
tylerwdesign
Sapling
Thanks! That seems like a great deal!
Timbo
Chumono
Depends on what quality you want to pay for i suppose, Those look kinda like mine, that's why i'm buying 3 stainless steel tools today.
Gsquared
Shohin
True confession time. All this talk of tools got me worked up. I had a good deal with some Ebay bucks and bought the BIG spherical concave cutter from American Bonsai last night...what can I say? I had a(nother) moment of weakness. Sometimes I think I will go broke saving money on things.
kyle8734
Seedling
I own a few of the stainless Mu Tian tools I bought from Amazon a while back, overall I like them alot for the price. For a fairly cheap Chinese made tool they are actually decent and good quality surprisingly
Timbo
Chumono
Gsquared
Shohin
The couple of tools I've gotten from them previously have been good so far. Of course time will tell, but I have a good feeling about them.I'm going to buy a few from there also...hope they are good quality.
Cable
Omono
I got a set of mu tian for Christmas. Haven’t used them yet but I think they’re nice.
Gsquared
Shohin
This bad boy arrived today. From @americanbonsai . Nice company and awesome service.
I’m gonna go cut me some branches!
I’m gonna go cut me some branches!
Clicio
Masterpiece
Looks great!
Timbo
Chumono
I just got my 3 today, along with 2/2.5/3 aluminum wire....ready to tear into stuff!
They look smooth no doubt...have to see how they work.
They look smooth no doubt...have to see how they work.
Timbo
Chumono
That's the rounded concave cutters right?
Gsquared
Shohin
Yes. The series 11 for larger branches. I figured the spherical/rounded version would do double duty as a concave and knob cutter.
R3x
Shohin
Just put "bonsai tool set" into eBay and you'll get complete (like 10pcs) sets of cheap Chinese tools. They should work for beginner. Something like this:
Timbo
Chumono
I have that set, bought it a few years ago. I suppose it works, and not really junk but if i had to do it over i'd buy better quality. But if you want something cheap and not sure you want to do Bonsai yet, it works.
BigBen
Shohin
Looks like a decent beginner's set.
I purchased a set similar to that many years ago, and it has served me very well.
And now that I'm just getting back into the hobby full speed ahead, I purchased much better quality tools in 2017.
I also must say that this particular website, REALLY helps me get re-energized and enthusiastic.
The folks here are AWESOME!!!
Enjoy!
I purchased a set similar to that many years ago, and it has served me very well.
And now that I'm just getting back into the hobby full speed ahead, I purchased much better quality tools in 2017.
I also must say that this particular website, REALLY helps me get re-energized and enthusiastic.
The folks here are AWESOME!!!
Enjoy!
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