Yoshioka Kihachi 240mm Blue Paper No. 2 steel hedge shears with honyaki-finished handles
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Yoshioka Kihachi 240mm Blue Paper No. 2 Steel Hedge Shears

$315.00

Yoshioka Kihachi 240mm hedge shears with Yasugi Blue Paper No. 2 steel, compact 270mm honyaki-finished handles and an approximately 580mm overall length.

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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

Broad blade, compact honyaki-finished handles

This Yoshioka Kihachi model combines a 240mm Yasugi Blue Paper No. 2 steel blade with short 270mm honyaki-finished natural Nara oak handles.

It covers more hedge face while remaining compact enough for tighter areas and ladder work. Choose it for leaves, soft growth and small twigs, not thick or hard branches.

  • 240mm blade
  • Approximately 580mm overall length
  • Approximately 780g
  • Honyaki-finished natural Nara oak handles
Specifications
  • Maker: Yoshioka Hamono
  • Mark: Kihachi
  • Model distinction: Honyaki-finished handle version; not the standard Karikomi model
  • Tool type: Two-hand hedge shears
  • Overall length: approximately 580mm
  • Blade length: 240mm
  • Handle length: 270mm
  • Handle material: Honyaki-finished natural Nara oak
  • Blade steel: Yasugi Blue Paper No. 2 steel
  • Weight: approximately 780g
  • Use: Leaves, soft growth and small twigs; compact work and ladder use
  • Made in: Japan
Maintenance

Clean blades and joint after use. Dry thoroughly and apply camellia oil before storage. Remove sap with YaniPika Sap Cleaner if blades become sticky.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What work suits the 240mm Yoshioka Kihachi shears?

The long 240mm blade suits leaves, soft growth and small twigs where broad coverage matters. The compact 270mm handles also make the tool easier to place in tighter areas or during ladder work.

What steel does the 240mm model use?

This Kihachi model uses Yasugi Blue Paper No. 2 steel. It is carbon steel, so clean off sap, dry the blades and apply oil before storage.

Why pair a 240mm blade with compact handles?

The 240mm blade covers more hedge face per stroke, while the 270mm handles keep the overall tool to 580mm. This suits broad cutting in tighter working areas.

Is this model intended for thick branches?

No. The brand describes it for leaves and small twigs. Use secateurs, heavy-pruning shears or loppers for thicker live wood.

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