Tobisho Type-A Damascus secateurs with Yasugi Blue Steel, box, gift bag and flowers – premium Japanese pruning shears 200mm
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Tobisho Type-A Brazed Damascus Pruning Shears

$250.00

Premium 200mm hand-brazed Type-A secateurs made from 16-layer steel containing a thick Yasugi Blue Paper cutting layer.

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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

Hand-brazed Damascus Type-A secateurs

Tobisho Type-A Brazed Damascus pruning shears are a premium 200mm A-pattern model. The blade is made from 16-layer steel containing a thick Yasugi Blue Paper cutting layer, joined by Tobisho's hand-brazed construction.

Why choose the Damascus model

  • Choose it for the layered steel pattern, hand-brazed construction and premium presentation.
  • The Damascus pattern and surface finish naturally vary from tool to tool.
  • The premium price reflects materials, construction and finish; it does not multiply the cutting capacity. Use loppers for branches beyond normal secateur work.
  • For a simpler hand-brazed A-pattern, compare the Yasugi Brazed Type-A.

Care expectations

Wipe sap and moisture from the carbon-steel blade after use, dry thoroughly and oil the blade and pivot before storage. Avoid abrasive cleaning that could damage the layered finish, and touch up the cutting bevel with a suitable fine stone.

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Specifications
  • Size: 200 mm
  • Pattern: Type-A
  • Construction: Hand-brazed
  • Blade: 16-layer steel with a thick Yasugi Blue Paper cutting layer
  • Finish: Layered pattern varies from tool to tool
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Damascus finish do?

It is a patterned cladding that adds visual character. It does not change performance. Care is the same as any quality pruner blade.

Is 200 mm right for everyday pruning?

Yes. It balances reach and control around spurs and collars. If you want more leverage, ask about larger Tobisho patterns.

What steel is used?

The cutting edge is Aogami, Yasugi Blue Paper steel. The edge is brazed to the body, a traditional construction that allows a hard edge with a tough spine. The Damascus pattern is in the cladding, not the edge steel.

How should I maintain the edge and finish?

Wipe sap after use, dry fully, and oil the pivot. Touch the bevel on a fine whetstone. Do not scour the patterned faces. Keep the inside faces flat to preserve the meeting line.

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