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Doukan Thick Branch Cutting Hedge Shears 680mm

$120.00

Doukan 680mm Japanese nitoku hedge shears for mixed garden work, combining lighter trimming with a stronger section near the pivot for thicker stems. Long oak handles, 180mm blades and practical reach for shrubs and hedges. Ships from Perth.

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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

Japanese two-purpose hedge shears for mixed pruning work

Doukan Thick Branch Cutting Hedge Shears are long Japanese hedge shears for gardeners who move between lighter trimming and thicker branch work. The two-purpose nitoku blade layout uses the front section for finer trimming and the stronger section near the pivot for heavier cuts.

At 680mm overall with 180mm blades and long oak handles, these shears give more reach and leverage than compact hedge shears. They suit mixed shrubs, hedges and garden growth where soft shoots and thicker stems need attention in the same session.

Best suited to

  • Mixed hedge and shrub maintenance
  • Lighter shaping plus occasional thicker branch cutting
  • Gardeners who want reach and leverage from a traditional two-hand shear
  • Work where compact topiary shears feel too small

Doukan nitoku shears vs standard hedge shears

  • Choose Doukan nitoku shears if you want one tool for mixed soft growth and thicker stems.
  • Choose standard hedge shears if most of your work is broad, soft hedge shaping.
  • Choose loppers if the branch is too thick to cut cleanly without forcing.

Compare other Japanese shears and loppers, or browse Japanese tool care and sharpening.

Specifications
  • Made in Japan by Doukan Co., Ltd. in Miki, Hyogo
  • Model: No.0103
  • Overall length: 680mm
  • Blade length: 180mm
  • Weight: 890g
  • Handle material: Japanese oak
  • Style: two-purpose nitoku hedge shears
  • Listed cutting capacity: up to approx. 25mm in green branches.
  • Thin edge for good bite on lighter growth
  • Relieved back blade designed to reduce binding in woody material
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 are the handles made from?

The listed handle material is Japanese oak.

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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