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Tobisho Ikiru Pruning Shears

$250.00

Tobisho Ikiru 200mm Japanese pruning shears with carbon steel blades and two-tone Italian leather grips. A distinctive leather-grip Tobisho page, currently most useful as a comparison while stock is unavailable.

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We stand behind the quality of our tools with a 30-day return policy and support for exchanges or repairs when needed. Read the full policy here.

Shipping

We dispatch every weekday from Perth. Orders over $250 ship free Australia-wide, with free local shipping over $100. Regular shipping is $12.50 and express shipping is $19.00. Read the full shipping policy here.

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-grip Tobisho pruning shears with Yamagata maker story

Tobisho Ikiru pruning shears are 200mm Japanese secateurs with carbon steel blades and two-tone Italian leather grips. They suit careful gardeners and collectors who want a distinctive Tobisho tool with more character than a standard working pruner.

This active page is useful as a comparison while stock is unavailable. If you need a current Tobisho pruner, compare SR-1, Type-B or other stocked Japanese secateurs.

Best suited to

  • Collectors and careful gardeners
  • Roses, fruit trees and live garden pruning
  • Buyers who like the leather-grip finish
  • Users prepared to care for both carbon steel and leather

Ikiru vs SR-1 or Type-B

  • Choose Ikiru for leather grips, presentation and maker story.
  • Choose SR-1 for a simpler everyday 200mm Tobisho pruner.
  • Choose Type-B for more support through woody stems and heavier garden pruning.

Care expectations

Wipe sap and moisture from the blades after use, dry thoroughly and apply camellia oil to the steel before storage. Let wet leather dry naturally away from heat and condition 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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