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Yoshioka Karikomi Hedge Shears

$300.00

Yoshioka Karikomi hedge shears in 270mm and 300mm Blue Paper No. 2 steel versions for broad, flat hedge faces. Choose 270mm for manageability or 300mm for maximum coverage.

270mm = more manageable. 300mm = fastest flat-hedge coverage.
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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

Long Karikomi shears for broad, flat hedges

Yoshioka's Eigata-Karikomi shears use Yasugi Blue Paper No. 2 steel, 270mm nata-style handles and a serviceable 10mm screw joint. Both stocked sizes are designed for broad, flat hedge surfaces.

Choose the 270mm blade for a slightly more manageable long shear. Choose the 300mm blade when maximum coverage per stroke matters most.

  • 270mm maker model No.129
  • 300mm maker model No.130
  • Yasugi Blue Paper No. 2 steel
  • Not intended for thick branches
Specifications
  • Maker: Yoshioka Hamono
  • Model: Eigata-Karikomi
  • 270mm model: Maker No.129
  • 300mm model: Maker No.130
  • Blade steel: Yasugi Blue Paper No. 2 steel
  • Handle length: 270mm nata-style handles
  • Joint: 10mm screw with locknut
  • Blade detail: Urasuki relief
  • Best use: Broad, flat hedge faces
  • Made in: Ono, Hyogo, Japan
Maintenance

Clean sap and debris after each session, dry fully and apply camellia oil to the blades and joint. If sap builds up, clean with YaniPika Sap Cleaner before oiling.

For stones, oil and cleaning supplies, browse the Japanese tool care and sharpening range. Avoid cutting wire, dry deadwood or gritty stems to preserve the edge.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which size should I choose, 270 mm or 300 mm?

270 mm is better for tight shaping and detail control. 300 mm covers more hedge face per pass for faster levelling. Pick based on precision needed versus speed.

What are the Yoshioka Karikomi shears best used for?

Yoshioka describes the long 270mm and 300mm blades for aligning broad, flat hedge faces. Use secateurs or heavier pruning tools for thicker woody stems.

What steel do the stocked Yoshioka Karikomi shears use?

Both stocked sizes use Yasugi Blue Paper No. 2 steel.

How should I maintain the edge and joint?

Clean sap, dry fully, and oil after use. Touch up on a fine whetstone and keep stones flat. If the action loosens, snug the 10 mm screw and lock the nut to hold alignment.

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