Ikiru secateurs with flowers, box, and Tobisho bag – styled photo with gift packaging and floral accent for presentation.
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Tobisho Ikiru Pruning Shears

$250.00

Tobisho Ikiru 200mm secateurs with carbon-steel blades and two-tone Italian vegetable-tanned leather grips, intended for shorter daily pruning sessions.

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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

Leather-wrapped Tobisho secateurs for shorter pruning sessions

Tobisho Ikiru pruning shears are 200mm Japanese secateurs with carbon-steel blades and two-tone Italian vegetable-tanned leather grips. They combine practical pruning function with distinctive presentation and Yamagata maker story.

Best suited to

  • Shorter home-garden pruning sessions.
  • Buyers who value the handmade leather finish and presentation.
  • Gifts and collections where material character matters.

Ikiru or SR-1

Tobisho intends Ikiru for shorter daily sessions. For prolonged professional use, the maker recommends SR-1. Choose Ikiru for the leather finish and presentation; choose SR-1 as the dedicated all-round working model.

Care expectations

Wipe sap and moisture from the carbon-steel blades after use, dry thoroughly and apply camellia oil before storage. Let wet leather dry naturally away from heat and condition it lightly only when needed.

Browse Japanese secateurs and pruning shears or Japanese tool care and sharpening.

Specifications
  • Sizes stocked: 200 mm
  • Steel stocked: Japanese Carbon steel
  • Other sizes available to order: Contact us for other Tobisho models
  • Handles: Two tone Italian tannin tanned leather, handmade
  • Joint: Serviceable centre joint tuned for smooth action
Maintenance

After use, wipe sap and moisture from the blades, dry thoroughly and apply camellia oil to the blades, spring and pivot before storage.

Let wet leather dry naturally away from heat. For sap cleaner, oil, stones and rust removal, browse Japanese tool care and sharpening.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Ikiru pruning shears different?

They were developed as part of a regional project in Yamagata with the idea that a clean cut promotes plant health. They combine sharp carbon steel edges with artisan leather handles.

What are the leather grips made from?

They use Italian tannin tanned leather, handmade by La lumière de l'ombrage near the Tobisho factory. The grips are comfortable and develop patina as you use them.

How do I care for the leather handles?

Wipe them clean after use and allow to dry. Apply a small amount of leather conditioner from time to time to keep them supple and prevent cracking.

How do I maintain the carbon steel edge?

Wipe sap and moisture away after work, dry fully, and oil the pivot. Touch up the bevel with a fine waterstone to maintain sharpness. See our Care & Maintenance blog for details.

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