Tobisho Hirei Japanese pruning shears with gift box and branded blue bag, displayed on wooden surface with flowers

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Tobisho Hirei pruning shears vertical on indigo-dyed washi paper background

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Tobisho Hirei Pruning Shears

Name: Tobisho Hirei Pruning Shears
Brand: Tobisho
SKU: PS-42
Price: 250.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

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Tobisho Hirei is a compact 165 mm pruner built in Yamagata for clean, detailed cuts. Asari set on both blades supports sharpness and durability. Ideal for fine pruning and smaller hands. Perth dispatch with practical setup and sharpening guidance.

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Compact Japanese pruners for smooth, precise cuts

Built in Yamagata and stocked in Australia, the Tobisho Hirei is a 165 mm pruning shear shaped for detailed work on fruit trees and garden trees. We dispatch from Perth and support the tool with straightforward setup and sharpening advice so it keeps a crisp edge through the season.

Hirei was developed from grower feedback asking for a compact tool that bites cleanly on thin, hard branches. The blades are forged in carbon steel and tuned with an asari set on both the cutting blade and the receiving blade to combine sharpness with durability. The shorter length improves control around spurs and collars and suits users with smaller hands. Finish and fit follow Tobisho standards with a positive spring, secure catch, and a serviceable centre joint that tracks true in live wood.

Sizes stocked: 165 mm
Steel stocked: 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

Wipe sap, dry fully, and add a drop of oil at the pivot after work. Touch the bevel on a fine stone before dullness sets in to keep cuts tidy. Compare steels and patterns across Tobisho and browse related options in Japanese Secateurs.

Tip: keep the inside faces flat when cleaning; preserving the meeting line helps the shear slice rather than wedge.

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What Sets Our Tools Apart

Compact control for detailed pruning

Hirei was shaped for growers who needed a smaller shear that still cuts hard, thin wood cleanly. At 165 mm it sits light in the hand and moves accurately in dense branching, around collars, and on tip work. The shorter frame reduces fatigue and suits users with smaller hands or anyone who prefers tighter control over leverage. If most of your cuts are fine, this size helps you place the edge exactly where you want it without forcing. For heavier cuts, consider stepping up in the Tobisho range to gain extra power at the expense of some agility.

Asari set and sharp, durable edges

Hirei combines a keen entry with dependable tracking by adding a controlled asari set to both the cutting blade and the receiving blade. This setup supports sharpness and durability at the same time, so the edge bites quickly and stays on line in live wood. The carbon steel responds well to fine stones and returns to sharp with minimal effort. Keep the inside faces flat and focus your touch up on the bevel to maintain the meeting line. The result is clean cuts with less crush and faster healing, which is the point of a good pruner in day to day work.

Simple care, season after season

Routine care keeps performance consistent. Wipe sap as you work, dry the tool at the end of the day, and add a drop of oil to the pivot. Touch the bevel on a fine waterstone before dullness sets in and you will keep the feel of a fresh grind without a full rework. When comparing patterns, materials, and maintenance kit, browse Tobisho for related models and see Japanese Secateurs for alternatives and accessories. These habits protect the edge, preserve the joint feel, and help your pruner give clean, repeatable results through the season.

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Introducing

Tobisho

Tobisho forges pruning tools in Yamagata, drawing on regional blade work and a long tradition of hand finishing. Each shear is built through many individual steps, with attention to the grind, joint fit, and spring feel. Hirei comes from direct grower feedback that asked for compact size and sharp response in thin, hard wood. We stock in Australia and dispatch from Perth, combining maker craft with local support on setup and care.

What sets Tobisho apart is practical refinement. Edges are tuned to bite without forcing and joints are serviceable for long life. Hirei adds asari set to both blades to merge sharpness with durability in a compact frame. The result is a controlled cut that leaves a tidy finish on fruit trees and ornamentals. Explore sizes and steels across the range to match leverage, edge life, and handling to your pruning work.

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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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