Shout Out to American Bonsai

[AZbonsai]

My daughter gifted me with a tool sharpening gift for Father's Day through American Bonsai. Turned 3 of my tools in and received 3 tools back. A hand written note on the invoice says, "I replaced two of the tools because they had too large of nicks to sharpen. Charged only for one sharpening service "

Now how is that for service!!! Thanks American Bonsai.

 

[RJG2]

I already "loved" your post, but it needs more:

Speaking of which, I need to figure out how to sharpen concave and knob cutters (not that mine need it yet)...

 

[erich_raudebaugh]

I already "loved" your post, but it needs more:

Speaking of which, I need to figure out how to sharpen concave and knob cutters (not that mine need it yet)...

I use a gouge chisel slip stone for knob cutters. I like water stones, but they make oil stones too.

 

[Mr. Bonsai]

Awesome!

Now that is customer service you don't often get these days and I will most definitely keep American Bonsai into serious consideration when making a decision to purchase.....for anything bonsai!

Wow!...they even offer gold plating for the very serious bonsai user!

American Bonsai Gold Plating Services

American Bonsai Gold Plating Services

www.americanbonsai.com

 

[Mikecheck123]

I knew that American Bonsai made really effective tools after I snipped off the end of my thumb last summer with their shears. My thumb was like like hot butter!

 

[DonovanC]

And you’re pleased with the tools? I’ve looked at AB tools a lot but haven’t made a move yet. How long have you had them?

 

[AZbonsai]

And you’re pleased with the tools? I’ve looked at AB tools a lot but haven’t made a move yet. How long have you had them?

Going on a year now. I feel like they are great tools. I just purchased a pair of pliers. Good quality at an affordable price!

 

[DonovanC]

Going on a year now. I feel like they are great tools. I just purchased a pair of pliers. Good quality at an affordable price!

Affordable for sure! The prices are very reasonable. I’m definitely considering the investment.

 

[Traken]

I love their tools. As I can, I keep phasing out the cheapo chinese ones I have with theirs. They're just so nice to use.

 

[AZbonsai]

I would say they are a good step up...maybe two...from the cheap starter set I originally bought. A good fit for where I am in my bonsai journey.

 

[DonovanC]

I have a pair of rounded concave cutters from Tian Bonsai, which is decent quality, but the rest of my tools are nameless mass produced tools from amazon. So just about anything is an upgrade for me. Definitely looking forward to replacing all my tools.

 

[AZbonsai]

but the rest of my tools are nameless mass produced tools from amazon.

I was in same boat!

 

[Nimster64]

What are your go to tools? I am a beginner and only have small trees. I have a dwarf Japanese red maple a few umbrella trees a snow rose and a couple junipers I am on the north side of Chicago zone 5b if anyone is in the area and is selling pots or tools send me a message. Thank you

 

[AZbonsai]

Here are my tools. I like these tools. They feel balanced in my hands. They are sharp, durable and backed by a good company.

 

[Traken]

What are your go to tools? I am a beginner and only have small trees. I have a dwarf Japanese red maple a few umbrella trees a snow rose and a couple junipers I am on the north side of Chicago zone 5b if anyone is in the area and is selling pots or tools send me a message. Thank you

I don't know how far you want to go, but BC Bonsai in Wheaton carries American Bonsai tools (as well as other brands) and various pots. I believe you currently need to make an appointment to visit, but that might not be a bad place to check if you didn't want to buy online.

 

[Nimster64]

Here are my tools. I like these tools. They feel balanced in my hands. They are sharp, durable and backed by a good company.
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Thank you so these should get me started then.

 

[Nimster64]

I don't know how far you want to go, but BC Bonsai in Wheaton carries American Bonsai tools (as well as other brands) and various pots. I believe you currently need to make an appointment to visit, but that might not be a bad place to check if you didn't want to buy online.

Thank you for sharing I will look into it I am in Skokie ILL

 

[zanduh]

Me eyeing my cheap but very serviceable tools... oh no

 

[AZbonsai]

Thank you so these should get me started then.

I started with a kitchen fork I bent in my vise and a pair of garden shears. Jump in first then move up with tools & experience.