ceriano
Shohin
I'm looking to order a pair of carbon steel bonsai shears. Are these any good? My budget is $50.
Japanese scissors under $50
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sorce
Nonsense Rascal
I would get a pair of Fiskars with a lifetime warranty.
The only necessary "bonsai" tools are concave cutters and knob cutters.
Everything else serves a function easily replaced by something else.
Sorce
The only necessary "bonsai" tools are concave cutters and knob cutters.
Everything else serves a function easily replaced by something else.
Sorce
ceriano
Shohin
Is this the one you are referring to?
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I have a bonsai tool set. With a few size shears. But these are still my go to.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Adair told me about those ones in the link. They can be found here as well.
store.bonsaitonight.com
Scissors - ARS
Durable and affordable all-purpose scissors. Models 6" scissors with straight blade 6" scissors with angled blade Tool Tips Carbon steel blade holds edge well Plastic handles for increased comfort. Usage The angled blade model is popular for cutting roots during repotting. Made in Japan by ARS
store.bonsaitonight.com
ceriano
Shohin
Yes ARS has good reviews also. I bought a cheap Chinese set a few years ago but I feel I could’ve spend a little more and get something decent.
shimbrypaku
Shohin
Well at 50.00 you can buy these
store.bonsaitonight.com
Or this one
store.bonsaitonight.com
Other vendors sell kaneshin
Scissors - Trimming
Trimming scissors are great for light cutback and making precision cuts when decandling. Models 6.3" Small (#34D) 7" Stainless (#827) 7.1" Standard (#39) 7.1" Blue Steel (#35D) 8.3" Long Handle - (#38A Blue steel) 8.3" Long Handle - Basic (#38C SK steel) Made in Japan by Kaneshin
store.bonsaitonight.com
Or this one
Scissors - Heavy Duty
Large bonsai scissors for big jobs. Models 7" (1.9" blade) (Kaneshin 40F; the photo here shows an older model) 8" (2.3" blade) (Kaneshin 41) Tool Tips Longer blades speed trimming jobs. 8" model is handmade from a combination of iron and steel. Usage Heavy duty scissors are great for trimming...
store.bonsaitonight.com
Other vendors sell kaneshin
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I will admit. I've had mine over 7 years...and cut...wire with it as well. Shhhh don't tell anyone.. They still are my go to. So comfortable to use.
shimbrypaku
Shohin
double post fat finger
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
ARS are good shears. I keep a few pairs of those outside on the benches all year long for quick cuts. For quality shears, I far prefer this shape, and Kiku is good quality, so is Kaneshin.
www.superflybonsai.com
KIKU™ Gold 8
KIKU™ Gold 8" Long Handle Trimming Scissors KIKU™ Series: Bonsai Dream Series Material: DC53 Japanese Black Stainless Steel Length: 8" Warranty: YES - Limited Lifetime - click here for more information The KIKU™ Gold 8" Long Handle Trimming Scissors are part of the Mauro Stemberger Bonsai Dream...
www.superflybonsai.com
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Those look good, there's a variety of useful ones.
Though I wouldn't shop on A-word. Cause I'm a Patriot.
Sorce
hinmo24t
Masterpiece
smart
shimbrypaku
Shohin
Forgot to mention American Bonsai tools, I have a set of them too.
American Bonsai Stainless Steel Scissors: Standard Issue
Our stainless steel Standard Issue scissors have more shearing power than the Series 7, yet still compact. They are for trimming leaves, stems, young branches, and feeder roots. They additionally have a slender profile to access to the interior of a tree.
www.americanbonsai.com
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Adam Lavigne uses those too. I've heard him promote them during his visit to Cincinnati Bonsai Club...and also on his blog from time to time.Forgot to mention American Bonsai tools, I have a set of them too.
American Bonsai Stainless Steel Scissors: Standard Issue
Our stainless steel Standard Issue scissors have more shearing power than the Series 7, yet still compact. They are for trimming leaves, stems, young branches, and feeder roots. They additionally have a slender profile to access to the interior of a tree.www.americanbonsai.com
Maiden69
Masterpiece
At that price point you have buy a few of Kaneshin's offerings. I have a Joshua Roth shear (Ashinaga) on which one if the tips already broke (while inside my tool storage bag), which demonstrated a poorly tempered material. I own several Japanese knifes, and I know how brittle they are, but shears are tempered differently because of the nature of their action...
After that happened I started buying Kaneshin and Masakuni (I love their M9 wire cutters) and haven't had any issues with them. I would suggest going to the Kaneshin Japan website and browsing over for a while before you decide to purchase. Their information, while probably translated using google translate, is way better than the info used in the US based retailer websites.
But like mentioned above by Source, you don't need a set of actual bonsai shears, a decent quality gardening shears will suffice. The "icing on the cake" with Japanese tools is that they are "engineered" to the intended task, and are ergonomically "correct" to make the job easier on you. ie... slender design to reach into tight areas without cutting or moving everything in its way.
After that happened I started buying Kaneshin and Masakuni (I love their M9 wire cutters) and haven't had any issues with them. I would suggest going to the Kaneshin Japan website and browsing over for a while before you decide to purchase. Their information, while probably translated using google translate, is way better than the info used in the US based retailer websites.
But like mentioned above by Source, you don't need a set of actual bonsai shears, a decent quality gardening shears will suffice. The "icing on the cake" with Japanese tools is that they are "engineered" to the intended task, and are ergonomically "correct" to make the job easier on you. ie... slender design to reach into tight areas without cutting or moving everything in its way.
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ceriano
Shohin
I’m big into Japanese knives too. Takamura R2 is my favorite right now
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Paradox
Imperial Masterpiece
These are good for inexpensive shears too
Maiden69
Masterpiece
My favorite styles for my use are Kiritsuke, Santoku and Deba. A few manufacturers within my reach that I like, but I prefer Yaxell, I like their simple Mon and Dragon series, dreaming Yaxell Ypsilon and Nigara Hamono.
ceriano
Shohin
Tojiro santukos are a good value and shirogami is easy to sharpen. I like to add a kiritsuke to my collection.
ceriano
Shohin
ARS are good shears. I keep a few pairs of those outside on the benches all year long for quick cuts. For quality shears, I far prefer this shape, and Kiku is good quality, so is Kaneshin.
KIKU™ Gold 8
KIKU™ Gold 8" Long Handle Trimming Scissors KIKU™ Series: Bonsai Dream Series Material: DC53 Japanese Black Stainless Steel Length: 8" Warranty: YES - Limited Lifetime - click here for more information The KIKU™ Gold 8" Long Handle Trimming Scissors are part of the Mauro Stemberger Bonsai Dream...
Satsuki is the model I need to order right?
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