Tobisho Pruning Shears

Tobisho Pruning Shears

$250.00

Compact Japanese secateurs with asymmetrical handles and a subtle blade tilt for natural wrist alignment. The 195 mm size delivers clean cuts with easy control. Perth dispatch, practical care advice, and straightforward sharpening support included.

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Description

Natural hand angle, compact control, clean pruning cuts


Built in Yamagata and stocked in Australia, Tobisho’s 195 mm pruning shears are a practical choice for everyday pruning. We dispatch quickly from Perth and support the tool with setup pointers and sharpening options so you can keep a keen, tidy edge through the season.


This Tobisho-type pattern focuses on feel in the hand. The asymmetrical handles improve grip and guidance, while a subtle blade tilt, known as kashigari, lets you cut at a natural wrist angle. The blades are forged from carbon steel for a fine, easy to maintain edge, paired with a precise, serviceable joint that tracks true in live wood. In the Tobisho range it sits alongside Yasugi and Aogami options, trading a little edge life for easy touch ups and quick returns to sharp.

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

Specifications
  • Sizes stocked: 195 mm
  • Steel stocked: Japanese Carbon steel
  • Other sizes available to order: Explore Tobisho for related patterns
  • Handles: Asymmetrical profile for fit and 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

Why are the handles asymmetrical?

They improve hand fit and guidance so the blades track straight in live wood. It helps reduce crushing and leaves a cleaner finish on spurs and collars.

What is kashigari and why does it help?

Kashigari is a subtle blade tilt that lets you prune at a natural wrist angle. It reduces strain and helps you approach tight cuts without forcing.

Carbon steel vs Yasugi vs Aogami Blue

Carbon steel sharpens fast and takes a very keen edge. Yasugi is a step up in edge life and toughness. Aogami Blue holds longest with a fine grain. Choose based on how often you prefer to touch up the bevel.

Can I add coloured grips?

Yes. Yellow or red rubber grips add comfort and are easier to spot if you drop them at night. They are a practical upgrade for orchard work.

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Introducing

Tobisho

Founded in Yamagata, Tobisho is known for hand forging secateurs that balance cut quality, durability, and straightforward service. This 195 mm Tobisho-type follows that approach. The asymmetrical handles improve fit and guidance, while a subtle blade tilt, called kashigari, lines up your wrist naturally. We stock and dispatch from Perth with practical support on setup, use, and care.

Tobisho finishing is tidy, with a smooth, serviceable joint and a consistent grind that tracks straight in live wood. The compact length gives control without bulk, making it a reliable daily pruner for fruit trees, vines, and ornamentals. If you need other patterns or steels, compare models across our Tobisho range and related Japanese secateurs to match edge life and handling to your work.

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What Sets Our Tools Apart

Fit and control in a compact size

The 195 mm Tobisho-type aims for control without fatigue. Asymmetrical handles guide the cut and give a stable hold, especially in tight branching or around collars. A subtle blade tilt, called kashigari, lines up with a natural wrist angle so you can approach cuts without forcing. The result is tidy, repeatable pruning on fruit trees, vines, and ornamentals. If you like this feel but want a different balance of leverage or mass, explore related patterns in our Tobisho collection to match grip and workload to the tool that suits you best.

Edge, steel, and maintenance

Forged carbon steel gives a fine, responsive edge that is quick to refresh. Touch up the bevel before it shows drag to keep cuts crisp through the week. If you want longer intervals between touch ups, consider Yasugi or Aogami Blue versions elsewhere in the range. They increase edge life, with Aogami Blue holding longest. Whatever you choose, simple care matters most. Wipe sap, dry the tool, and add a drop of oil at the pivot. When comparing options and care approaches, browse the Tobisho range and related Japanese secateurs to see what fits your work.

When 195 mm is the right choice

Pick 195 mm when you want compact reach and confident bite for small to medium live wood. It is an easy carry in the pouch and nimble around spurs and collars where precision matters more than leverage. If you often cut thicker material or prefer more power, step up to larger patterns in the Tobisho range. If you value light weight and fast handling in dense canopies, stay with this size. For comparisons and alternatives, browse Tobisho and Japanese secateurs to see how handle shapes and spring feel differ across models.