Classic Type-A Japanese pruning shears for clean, precise cuts
Tobisho Classic Type-A pruning shears are a refined everyday option for gardeners who want clean cuts, compact control and a traditional Japanese pruner feel. The Type-A pattern is slimmer and more precise than Type-B, making it well suited to roses, fruit trees, finer branch work and general live-wood pruning where control matters.
These shears are made in Yamagata, Japan and stocked in Australia. The serviceable centre joint, positive spring and clean blade alignment give the tool a smooth, direct feel in the hand.
185mm vs 200mm
- Choose 185mm for smaller hands, tighter growth, roses, fruit spurs and close detail work.
- Choose 200mm for more reach and leverage while keeping the precise Type-A feel.
- Choose 185mm for control; choose 200mm if you want the more general-purpose size.
Type-A vs Type-B
- Choose Type-A for finer cuts, precise placement and a slimmer pruning feel.
- Choose Type-B for more support through woody stems and heavier garden pruning.
- If you mostly prune roses, citrus and thicker woody garden growth, compare the Tobisho Type-B pruning shears.
Who should not buy this
- Do not buy Type-A if you mainly want maximum support through woody stems; Type-B is the better choice.
- Do not buy the 200mm if larger secateurs feel tiring in your hand; choose 185mm instead.
- Do not buy carbon steel secateurs if you want to put them away wet or dirty.
Carbon steel care expectations
Wipe sap and dirt from the blades after use, dry properly and apply a small amount of camellia oil to the blade and pivot. Touch up the bevel before the tool feels blunt; regular light care keeps the cut cleaner and protects the edge.
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