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Yoshioka Araki No.123 Heavy-Pruning Hedge Shears

$160.00

Yoshioka Araki No.123 heavy-pruning hedge shears with a 170mm White Paper steel blade, 450mm handles and a maker-listed live-branch guide of up to 15mm.

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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

Heavy-pruning hedge shears for mixed growth

The Araki No.123 is Yoshioka's heavy-pruning hedge shear, not a conventional bypass lopper. It combines a 170mm Yasugi White Paper steel blade with 450mm straight handles.

A serrated section near the receiving-blade base helps reduce slipping. Yoshioka lists live branches up to about 15mm at the blade base.

  • Mixed hedge growth and occasional heavier live stems
  • Long-handle reach and leverage
  • Use a true lopper or saw for larger wood
  • Do not force hard or dry branches
Specifications
  • Maker: Yoshioka Hamono
  • Maker model: Araki No.123
  • Tool type: Heavy-pruning hedge shears; not conventional loppers
  • Blade length: 170mm
  • Handle length: 450mm straight handles
  • Blade steel: Yasugi White Paper steel
  • Joint: 10mm screw with locknut
  • Grip feature: Serrated section near the base of the receiving blade
  • Maker-listed live-branch guide: up to 15mm at the blade base
  • Made in: Ono, Hyogo, Japan
Maintenance

After use, wipe clean, dry thoroughly and oil the blades and joint with camellia oil. Remove sap with YaniPika Sap Cleaner before oiling if the blades are sticky.

For sharpening, oil and cleaning supplies, browse the Japanese tool care and sharpening range. Avoid dead, gritty wood and wire to preserve the edge.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What branch size can the Araki No.123 cut?

Yoshioka lists live branches up to about 15mm when cut near the blade base. Use a true lopper or pruning saw for larger, hard or dry wood.

What steel does the Araki No.123 use?

Yoshioka specifies Yasugi White Paper steel. The maker does not describe an Aogami and SK-5 combination for this model.

Can the joint be tightened?

Yes, the center bolt and locknut can be adjusted for correct blade tension and alignment.

Do these heavy-pruning shears need special maintenance?

Clean off sap after use, dry the carbon-steel blade and apply a light coat of oil. Keep the joint clean and do not force hard or oversized branches.

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