What tasks are these scissors best for?

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Do they have a spring?

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Toyama Hamono Gold Ikebana and bonsai Scissors

Name: Toyama Hamono Gold Ikebana and bonsai Scissors
Brand: East-West Tools
Price: 200.0 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

$200.00

Toyama Hamono gold ikebana and bonsai scissors for flowers, stems, new growth and fine garden work. Currently most useful as a comparison page while stock is unavailable.

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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

Japanese scissors for ikebana, bonsai and fine garden work

Toyama Hamono gold ikebana and bonsai scissors are made for clean, controlled cuts on stems, flowers, new growth and fine garden material. The compact loop handles give good tip control for arrangement work, bonsai bench work and light pruning tasks.

This page is useful as a comparison while stock is unavailable. For current pruning tools, browse Japanese secateurs and pruning shears.

Best suited to

Ikebana and floristry
Bonsai bench work
Flowers, soft stems and new growth
Light garden and houseplant trimming

Scissors vs secateurs

Choose ikebana scissors for flowers, stems, arrangement work and controlled bench cuts.
Choose secateurs for woody stems, roses, citrus and general garden pruning.
For current pruning options, browse Japanese secateurs and pruning shears.

For oil, cleaner and sharpening supplies, browse Japanese tool care and sharpening.

Specifications

Blade steel: Japanese High carbon steel
Maker: Toyama Hamono, Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Finish: Gold colour coating on frame
Handles: Looped Japanese pattern for precise control
Joint: Riveted pivot, no spring
Sheath: Slip cover included
Best for: Ikebana, bonsai trimming, and floristry work

Maintenance

Wipe the blades clean after each session to remove sap and moisture. Dry thoroughly and apply camellia oil before storage.

Avoid abrasive cleaners on decorative finishes. For oil, stones and rust removal, browse Japanese tool care and sharpening.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ikebana arrangement, trimming buds and foliage, bonsai pinching, and light pruning of soft new growth.

No. This is a traditional Japanese scissor with a riveted pivot and loop handles for controlled action.

Forged high carbon steel blades for sharpness and easy resharpening.

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