Tobisho Yasugi steel Type-A 200mm Japanese pruning shears on blue bag with box and flowers
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Tobisho Yasugi Brazed Type-A Pruning Shears

$179.00

Hand-brazed 200mm Type-A secateurs with a choice of maker-identified Yasugi Steel or Yasugi Blue Paper steel.

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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 Type-A secateurs with Yasugi steel choices

Tobisho Yasugi Brazed Type-A pruning shears are 200mm Japanese secateurs made with hand-brazed construction. They suit gardeners who prefer the traditional A-pattern and want a premium construction method and finish.

Choosing the steel option

  • Yasugi Steel: Tobisho identifies this option as Yasugi Steel. The exact paper-steel grade has not been verified, so we do not label it White Paper steel.
  • Yasugi Blue Paper: the maker identifies this option as Yasugi Blue Paper steel.
  • Choose between them by confirmed steel specification, availability and price. Both share the same 200mm Type-A format and hand-brazed construction.

How it fits the range

Choose Brazed Type-A for premium hand-brazed construction. Choose Classic Type-A for a more affordable fully forged A-pattern, Type-B for more size and lock choices, or SR-1 for Tobisho's flagship all-round working model.

Care and limits

These carbon-steel secateurs need regular care. Wipe away sap and moisture, dry thoroughly and apply a light coat of camellia oil before storage. Avoid twisting through a cut and use loppers when the branch is beyond secateur capacity.

Browse Japanese tool care and sharpening for oil, sap cleaner and sharpening supplies.

Specifications
  • Size: 200 mm
  • Pattern: Type-A
  • Construction: Hand-brazed
  • Steel options: Yasugi Steel or Yasugi Blue Paper
  • Grade note: The exact paper-steel grade of the Yasugi Steel option is not verified
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 is the advantage of blue steel?

Blue steel (Aogami family) takes a very keen edge and holds it well, which helps the cut cleanly with less effort.

How is it different from other Type-A models?

It shares the same Type-A geometry but uses blue steel for the blades, giving a sharper, longer-lasting edge compared with standard carbon formulations.

Is 200 mm suitable for most pruning?

Yes. It is a versatile length for everyday garden work and detail around spurs and collars. Ask us if you prefer a larger size.

How should I maintain the edge?

Clean and dry after use, oil the joint, and touch the bevel on a fine stone. See our Sharpening collection for suitable stones.

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