Tobisho SR-1 pruning shears with red and yellow handles, gift box and branded blue bag on wooden surface with flowers
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Tobisho SR-1 Pruning Shears

$140.00

Tobisho SR-1 200mm Japanese pruning shears for everyday garden pruning, orchard work and clean live-wood cuts. A compact all-rounder with a precise joint and manageable feel in the hand. Choose SR-1 if you want a dependable daily pruner; choose Type-B if you want more support through woody stems.

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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 everyday Japanese pruning shears

Tobisho SR-1 pruning shears are a compact 200mm daily pruner for clean live-wood cuts, orchard work, vineyard work and general garden pruning. They are built for control and repeated use rather than brute force.

SR-1 sits between the lighter Type-A style and the stronger Type-B style. It has a precise, serviceable joint and a clean cutting action, but feels more compact and quick in the hand than a heavier pruning shear. Choose it when you want a dependable everyday tool that does not feel oversized.

SR-1 vs Type-B

  • Choose SR-1 if you want a compact all-round pruner for frequent, everyday cuts on live wood.
  • Choose Type-B if your main work is roses, citrus, fruit trees or woody stems where extra support through the cut matters.
  • SR-1 is the neater everyday option; Type-B is the stronger garden pruning option.
  • Compare with the Tobisho Type-B pruning shears if you are deciding between the two.

Size and handling

SR-1 is stocked as a 200mm pruner. It gives useful reach without feeling oversized, and suits most general pruning jobs. If you prefer shorter handles, tighter control or have smaller hands, the 180mm Type-B may be the better choice.

Who should not buy this

  • Do not buy SR-1 if your main pruning is thick, woody growth where you regularly need maximum support. Choose Type-B or loppers instead.
  • Do not buy this if you want a stainless, maintenance-free tool. Carbon steel needs cleaning, drying and oiling.
  • Do not force it through oversized branches. Japanese secateurs reward clean technique, not twisting or levering.

Carbon steel care expectations

SR-1 is made from Japanese carbon steel. It sharpens cleanly and takes a keen edge, but it should be wiped dry after use and lightly oiled before storage. Sap and moisture left on the blades can cause rust, especially in wet pruning sessions.

Use a fine stone for light touch-ups before the edge feels dull. For oil, sap cleaner and sharpening supplies, browse Japanese tool care and sharpening. For other hand sizes and blade styles, browse Japanese secateurs and pruning shears.

Specifications
  • Sizes stocked: 200 mm
  • Steel stocked: Japanese high carbon steel
  • Other options: Yasugi and Aogami Blue versions available on request
  • Handles: Traditional steel handles with positive catch; yellow and red grips improve comfort and visibility
  • Joint: Serviceable centre joint with smooth action
Maintenance

Keep the blades clean and lightly oiled after pruning, especially after sap-heavy work. Wipe dry before storage and touch up the edge before it feels dull. Regular light care keeps the joint smooth and the cut cleaner.

For oil, sap cleaner and sharpening supplies, browse Japanese tool care and sharpening. Compare other sizes and blade styles in Japanese secateurs and pruning shears.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 200 mm a full-size pruner?

Yes, it suits most garden work while remaining nimble. If you prefer extra leverage, ask us about larger options in the Tobisho range.

How should I maintain the edge and joint?

Wipe sap, dry, add a drop of oil at the pivot, and touch up the bevel with a fine stone. Our Sharpening collection has suitable stones and strops.

What steel is used?

Japanese high carbon steel.

What does the pattern mean?

It refers to Tobisho’s classic pruning shear geometry and joint layout, combining elements of the Type-A and Type-B designs. This hybrid pattern offers clean cuts on live wood with a compact, balanced feel in hand.

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