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Tobisho Hirei Pruning Shears

$250.00

Tobisho Hirei 165mm compact Japanese pruning shears for detailed pruning, fruit spurs, roses, thin hard branches and smaller hands. Choose Hirei when a 200mm pruner feels too large but you still want clean carbon steel cutting performance. Ships from Perth.

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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

Compact Japanese pruning shears for detailed cuts

Tobisho Hirei is a compact 165mm pruning shear for gardeners who want precise control in tight growth. It suits detailed fruit-tree work, roses, thin hard branches, spurs, collars and smaller hands where a 200mm pruner can feel oversized.

The Hirei pattern was developed from grower feedback asking for a compact tool that bites cleanly on thin, hard branches. The blades are forged from carbon steel and tuned with an asari set on both the cutting and receiving blades to balance sharpness with durability.

Hirei vs SR-1 or Type-B

  • Choose Hirei for the most compact Tobisho pruner feel and detailed pruning control.
  • Choose SR-1 for a larger everyday 200mm pruner with more reach.
  • Choose Type-B for more support through woody stems and general garden pruning.

Who should not buy this

  • Do not buy Hirei if you want maximum leverage or reach; choose SR-1 or Type-B instead.
  • Do not buy this for forcing thicker branches beyond secateur capacity.
  • Do not buy carbon steel if you want a tool you can put away wet.

Carbon steel care expectations

Wipe sap and moisture from the blades after use, dry thoroughly and oil the blade and pivot before storage. Keep the inside faces clean and avoid twisting through cuts, as the blade alignment is what gives these shears their clean feel.

Compare other Japanese secateurs and pruning shears or browse Japanese tool care and sharpening.

Specifications
  • Sizes stocked: 165 mm
  • Steel stocked: Japanese Carbon steel
  • Other sizes available to order: See related patterns in Tobisho
  • Handles: Traditional steel handles sized for secure control
  • Joint: Serviceable centre joint tuned for smooth action
Maintenance

After use, wipe sap and dirt from the blades, dry the tool properly and apply a small amount of camellia oil to the blade and pivot. Clean heavy sap with YaniPika Sap Cleaner before oiling.

For sharpening and ongoing care, use the Japanese tool care and sharpening range. Browse related tools in Japanese secateurs and pruning shears.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What jobs suit the 165 mm size?

Fine pruning on fruit trees and ornamentals, detail work around spurs and collars, and as a main pruner for smaller hands. The compact length improves control without excess weight.

What does the asari set do?

Asari is a controlled set on the cutting and receiving blades. It supports a keen entry and durable tracking, helping the cut slice cleanly instead of crushing tissue.

How does Hirei differ from similar Tobisho models?

Hirei prioritises compactness and sharp response for thin, hard branches. It was developed from field feedback and tuned for fine control, while larger models trade some nimbleness for leverage.

What maintenance is recommended?

Wipe sap, dry and oil the pivot after work. Touch up the bevel on a fine waterstone before drag appears. For broader guidance see our Care & Maintenance post and compare options in Japanese Secateurs.

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