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Tobisho Classic Type-A Pruning Shears

Name: Tobisho Classic Type-A Pruning Shears
Brand: Tobisho
SKU: PS-07
Price: 150.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

$150.00

Tobisho's compact 185mm Classic Type-A pruner for precise cuts in tight growth. Smooth, serviceable joint and tidy Japanese finish. Great control for fruit trees, roses and bonsai work. Stocked in Australia and dispatched from Perth with local advice and sharpening support.

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Description

Classic Japanese pruning shears for precision and control

Made in Japan and stocked locally in Australia, Tobisho’s Classic Type-A pruning shears are available in both 185 mm and 200 mm sizes to suit different pruning styles. The 185 mm version offers nimble handling and accuracy in tight growth, ideal for roses, fruit spurs, and bonsai shaping. The 200 mm version provides added leverage and reach for broader pruning tasks while maintaining the same refined feel in hand. Each tool is dispatched from Perth and supported with expert sharpening advice, ensuring lasting performance and easy upkeep.

The Classic Type-A blade geometry is Tobisho’s proven design, tuned to slice live wood cleanly with minimal effort. A precise, serviceable joint keeps the blades tracking true, so every cut is neat and efficient. Both sizes share the same compact forged steel handles, clean surface finish to resist sap build-up, and a smooth spring and catch that deliver predictable control. Whether for professional use or refined home gardening, the Type-A balances sharpness, control, and comfort in a traditional Japanese form.

Tip: keep the inside faces flat when cleaning. Preserving the meeting line helps the blades slice cleanly rather than wedge.

Tip: keep the inside faces flat when cleaning; preserving the meeting line helps the blades slice cleanly.

Specifications

Sizes stocked: 200m & 185mm
Steel stocked: Japanese carbon steel
Other sizes available to order: Ask us about 200 mm and other Tobisho patterns
Handles: Traditional steel handles with secure catch
Joint: Serviceable centre joint with smooth action

Maintenance

Caring for your Tobisho pruner is simple. Wipe sap after use, dry thoroughly, and add a drop of oil at the pivot to keep the joint smooth. Touch up the bevel with a fine stone to maintain a crisp bite. For professional stones, oils, and strops see our Garden Tool Maintenance collection, and explore the full Tobisho range in our Tobisho collection.

Tip: keep the inside faces flat when cleaning. Preserving the meeting line helps the blades slice cleanly rather than wedge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 185 mm model offers finer control in tight growth and detailed pruning, ideal for roses, fruit spurs, and bonsai shaping. The 200 mm model adds leverage and reach for thicker stems or general orchard work while retaining the same clean-cut geometry.

It is Tobisho’s proven pruning geometry designed to slice live wood cleanly with a precise, serviceable joint and tidy blade alignment.

Japanese carbon steel

Clean sap after use, dry the tool, add a drop of oil at the pivot, and keep the screw tension correct. Touch up the bevel with a fine stone.

Tobisho

Tobisho are Japanese specialists in pruning tools, with patterns refined by practical work in gardens and orchards. This model sits in the Classic Type-A line and focuses on precise control.
We stock the range in Australia and dispatch from Perth with local support for setup and care.

What you feel is consistency. Blades meet cleanly, the joint is serviceable and smooth, and the finish helps resist sap build up. The result is tidy cuts with less effort and better placement in dense growth. Keep a fine stone handy and you can refresh the edge in seconds to stay productive.

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What Sets Our Tools Apart

Classic Type-A, everyday control

the Classic Type-A layout that gardeners trust for clean cuts on living branches. The joint is precise and serviceable, so the blades meet evenly and the action stays smooth with routine care. At 200 mm it is compact enough for detailed work around spurs and collars yet strong enough for everyday pruning. The spring has a positive feel and the catch is easy to use with gloves. If you want a simple, dependable shear that rewards good technique, this pattern makes work faster and tidier.

Classic Type-A slicing feel

Type-A is about clean slicing on live wood. The blade geometry and pivot alignment work together so the edge tracks through the cut rather than forcing. That leaves a neat finish and helps plants recover. The keeps that feel in a more compact package. Surfaces are finished cleanly to resist sap build up and the spring has a positive, predictable feel. Pair it with a fine stone from our maintenance collection and the edge stays lively with quick touch ups between sessions.

Simple care that protects the joint

A short routine keeps performance high. Wipe sap after work, dry the tool and add a small drop of oil at the pivot. Keep the inside faces flat when cleaning to preserve the meeting line. Touch the bevel lightly on a fine stone before it feels dull to delay full regrinds. Store locked and dry.

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