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Yoshioka Nokokari No.401 Serrated Hedge Shears 180mm

$130.00

Yoshioka No.401 Nokokari serrated hedge shears with a 180mm blade and short 270mm handles. One serrated blade helps hold springy live growth during the cut.

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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

Serrated hedge shears for grip and close control

Yoshioka's No.401 Nokokari uses one serrated blade to reduce slipping when cutting springy live growth. Its short 270mm handles keep the tool controlled close to the work.

The maker lists an approximate live-branch capacity of 15mm at the blade base. Choose a heavier pruning tool when wood is thicker, hard or dry.

  • Hedge and shrub growth that slips on smooth blades
  • 180mm blade and 270mm handles
  • Special cutlery steel
  • 9mm screw joint with locknut
Specifications
  • Maker: Yoshioka Hamono
  • Maker model: No.401 Nokokari, short-handle version
  • Tool type: Serrated two-hand hedge shears
  • Blade length: 180mm
  • Handle length: 270mm nata-style handles
  • Blade material: Special cutlery steel
  • Joint: 9mm screw with locknut
  • Blade detail: Urasuki relief; one serrated blade
  • Maker-listed live-branch guide: up to 15mm at the blade base
  • Made in: Ono, Hyogo, Japan
Maintenance

Wipe clean after use, dry thoroughly and apply camellia oil to protect the blades and pivot. Remove sticky sap with YaniPika Sap Cleaner before oiling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nokokari shears used for?

Nokokari shears are designed for hedge trimming, shrub shaping and cutting tougher green growth where a standard smooth blade shear may slip. The serrated blade helps grip the branch during the cut for better control.

What is different about the Yoshioka No.401?

Our Nokokari shears uses one serrated blade and one straight blade, giving it more bite through springy or fibrous growth. It is also the short handle version, which makes it easier to control in closer, more detailed work.

Are these shears suitable for thick branches?

These shears are intended for green wood up to around 15 mm. For thicker, harder or fully woody branches, a pruning shear, lopper or pruning saw is usually the better tool.

Are these good for fine hedge shaping?

Yes. The short handle design gives better control for precise trimming and shaping, especially when working on shrubs, hedges and mixed garden growth.

How do I care for Nokokari shears?

Wipe the blades clean after use, dry them thoroughly and apply a light coat of camellia oil to help prevent rust. Sharpen as needed and store in a dry place.

Can the blades be sharpened?

Yes. These shears are made to be maintained over time. Regular cleaning, light oiling and proper sharpening will help keep them cutting cleanly.

Why does one blade have serrations?

The serrated blade is designed to grip the material as you cut. This helps reduce slipping and gives more control when cutting tougher or springy growth.

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