Okatsune Pruning Shears 200mm

Okatsune Pruning Shears 200mm

$100.00

Okatsune’s 200mm secateurs are the trusted choice of Japanese gardeners. Lightweight yet durable, forged in high carbon steel, and shipped from Perth for fast AU delivery.

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Description

Okatsune 200mm pruning shears for practical garden use

Okatsune 200mm pruning shears are a clean, practical benchmark for everyday garden pruning. They suit roses, fruit trees, ornamentals and general pruning where a simple, sharp hand tool is enough.

This page is useful for comparison while stock is unavailable. For current Japanese pruning options, browse Japanese secateurs and pruning shears or compare premium hand-forged options from Tobisho and Hon Norimitsu.

Clean sap after use, dry thoroughly and oil the blades and spring. For oil, sap cleaner and sharpening supplies, browse the Japanese tool care and sharpening range.

Specifications
  • Total length: 200 mm
  • Cutting capacity: up to approximately 25 mm on green wood
  • Blade steel: Izumo Yasugi high-carbon steel, hardened to ~60 HRC
  • Handle: forged single-piece steel with red and white grips
  • Origin: hand-forged in Okayama, Japan
Maintenance

Sharpen regularly using a whetstone. Wipe clean and oil after each use to prevent rust. Store dry and avoid leaving the spring under tension. See the East West Tools care & maintenance blog for full maintenance advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What size branches can these secateurs cut?

They comfortably cut green wood up to about 25 mm, depending on species and technique.

What steel are the blades made from?

The blades are forged from Izumo Yasugi high-carbon steel, hardened to around 60 HRC for sharpness and durability.

Where are Okatsune secateurs made?

All Okatsune tools are hand-forged in Japan, in the Okayama region, with a long tradition of blade making.

How should I maintain them?

Sharpen regularly with a whetstone, oil the blades after use, and keep them dry. See the East West Tools care guide for detailed maintenance tips.

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Introducing

Okatsune Japan

Okatsune is one of Japan’s best known makers of professional garden shears, pruners and secateurs. Forged in the Okayama region, their tools combine traditional methods with modern tempering and finishing. The 200mm secateurs represent their most popular model, used by orchardists, landscapers and gardeners throughout Japan.

What sets Okatsune apart is uncompromising simplicity and performance. No gimmicks, just sharp blades, light weight and reliable mechanics. The red and white handles are a traditional Japanese detail and a functional one too. These shears stay sharp, resharpen easily, and deliver the cleanest possible cut for healthier plants.

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What Sets Our Tools Apart

Lightweight Japanese Standard

At 200mm overall, this is the standard Okatsune size used by professional gardeners across Japan. It balances precision and cutting power, making it equally suited to orchard, vineyard, and home garden work. Despite weighing only ~200g, it handles fresh wood up to 25mm and is comfortable for extended use.

Forged High Carbon Steel

The blades are forged from Izumo Yasugi high carbon steel, hardened to around 60 HRC. This gives an edge that bites cleanly and can be resharpened many times. The simple bypass joint ensures direct transfer of force and minimal maintenance. The steel’s balance of hardness and toughness is key to Okatsune’s reputation.

Traditional Red and White Handles

Okatsune secateurs are instantly recognisable by their red and white grips. The colour coding shows right and left, and also makes the tool easy to spot in foliage. The grips are comfortable in hand, over steel cores built to last. This simple, functional design is one reason these shears are trusted worldwide.