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 Tobisho Type-A Damascus pruning shears with Yasugi Blue Steel core and brazed construction. A precise 200mm Japanese pruner for clean live-wood cuts, premium tool feel and collector-grade finish. Ships from Perth.

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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

Premium Type-A Damascus pruning shears with Yasugi Blue Steel

Tobisho Type-A Damascus pruning shears are a premium version of the precise Type-A pattern, made for gardeners and collectors who want crisp cutting performance with more visual character than a standard model. The Damascus cladding gives the shears their layered appearance, while the Yasugi Blue Steel core provides the hard cutting edge.

The brazed construction joins a hard blade steel to a tough body, giving the tool strength, balance and a clean feel through live wood. At around 200mm, this model suits precise pruning on fruit trees, roses, vines and ornamental plants.

Damascus Type-A vs Yasugi Type-A

  • Choose Damascus Type-A if you want the premium patterned finish and Yasugi Blue Steel performance in one collector-grade pruning shear.
  • Choose Yasugi Type-A if you want the same serious Type-A cutting role in a less decorative, more straightforward model.
  • Choose Type-B if you want more support through woody stems rather than a slimmer Type-A cutting feel.

Who should not buy this

  • Do not buy this if you want the most practical budget Tobisho option; choose Classic Type-A or Type-B instead.
  • Do not buy Type-A if your main work is heavier woody stems where Type-B will feel more supportive.
  • Do not buy Yasugi carbon steel if you want a tool you can put away wet.

Care expectations

Wipe clean after use, dry thoroughly and oil the blade and pivot. Use sap cleaner when the blades become sticky, and touch up the edge with a suitable fine stone before the tool feels blunt.

Compare with Tobisho Yasugi Brazed Type-A pruning shears, browse all Japanese secateurs and pruning shears, or see Japanese tool care and sharpening.

Specifications
  • Steel: Yasugi Blue (Aogami / Blue Paper) core with Damascus cladding for strength and visual depth
  • Construction: Brazed pair, forged blades affixed to steel / iron handle via brass (or similar) brazing process
  • Size: 200 mm length, balanced reach and control
  • Handles: Traditional moulded steel / cast structure with secure catch
  • Joint & Finish: Precision centre joint tuned for minimal play; blade faces polished to shed sap and maintain 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

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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