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Doukan No.0103 Dual-Purpose Hedge Shears 680mm

$120.00

Doukan No.0103 dual-purpose Japanese hedge shears for mixed hedge and shrub work. The 680mm tool combines 180mm blades with extra reach for light growth and occasional thicker live branches.

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Product Care

Japanese carbon steel tools stay at their best when they are wiped dry, kept clean of sap, sharpened before they become blunt and oiled before storage. Read the full guide.

 

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Description

Dual-purpose Japanese hedge shears for mixed growth

Doukan makes the No.0103 for gardeners who move between lighter hedge trimming and occasional thicker live branches. Its 180mm blades, 680mm overall length and 890g weight give reach and leverage in a traditional two-hand format.

The brand lists an approximate maximum of 25mm at the blade base. Treat that as an upper guide for suitable live growth, not a reason to force hard or dry timber.

  • Mixed hedge and shrub maintenance
  • Light growth plus occasional thicker live branches
  • Gardeners who value reach and leverage
  • Use loppers or a saw when a cut cannot be made cleanly without force
Specifications
  • Maker: Doukan Co., Ltd.
  • Maker model: No.0103
  • Tool type: Dual-purpose two-hand hedge shears
  • Overall length: 680mm
  • Blade length: 180mm
  • Weight: 890g
  • Brand-listed live-branch capacity: approximately 25mm at the blade base
  • Made in: Miki, Hyogo, Japan
Maintenance

Wipe the blades clean after use, especially after cutting sappy or wet growth. Dry thoroughly, clean heavy sap with YaniPika Sap Cleaner if needed, then apply camellia oil to the blades and pivot before storage.

For sharpening, oil and cleaning supplies, browse the Japanese tool care and sharpening range.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does nitoku mean on this model?

Nitoku refers to a two-purpose design. On this shear, the blade layout is intended to handle both lighter trimming work and thicker branch cutting in the same tool.

What can these shears cut?

They can cut from fine growth up to branches of about 25mm, using the heavier cutting section nearer the base of the blades.

Are these secateurs or hedge shears?

These are best described as long-handled hedge or pruning shears, not one-handed secateurs. The 680mm length and 180mm blades place them in the two-handed shear category.

Who makes them?

They are made by Doukan Co., Ltd., a Japanese shear maker based in Miki, Hyogo.

Are they made in Japan?

Yes. These shears are made in Japan by Doukan in Miki, Hyogo.

What handle information does the brand list?

The Doukan brand listing gives a handle length of 440mm. It does not identify the timber species, so no specific wood species is claimed.

Are these good for fine hedge shaping?

They will do lighter trimming, but this is a fairly substantial shear at 890g. The main advantage is versatility rather than being the lightest option for delicate clipping.

Are these good for very thick hardwood branches?

They are designed to handle thicker branch cutting than a standard light hedge shear, but the listed capacity is still around 25mm. They are not a substitute for a dedicated heavy lopper on large hardwood material.

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