Meet The Makers

Meet the Makers

At East-West Tools we partner directly with Japan’s master toolsmiths, each with generations of skill in forging secateurs, shears, planes, and chisels. This page introduces the makers behind our collection, highlighting the traditions, steels, and regions that give each tool its character. By learning about the craftspeople, you can better understand the heritage and quality built into every piece we offer.

Tobisho (株式会社飛庄)

Tobisho (株式会社飛庄)

Based in Yamagata (山形), Tobisho produces pruning and garden shears using traditional forging, precise heat treatment, and measured inspection. Many processes are completed by hand, with over 200 individual steps from material prep to finishing. (Source: https://www.tobisho.jp/process)