Yoshioka Kihachi 210mm Blue Paper No. 2 steel hedge shears with honyaki-finished handles
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Yoshioka Kihachi 210mm Blue Paper No. 2 Steel Hedge Shears

$280.00

Yoshioka Kihachi 210mm hedge shears with Yasugi Blue Paper No. 2 steel, long 390mm honyaki-finished handles and an approximately 680mm 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

Long-handle hedge shears for stable-ground work

This Yoshioka Kihachi model combines a 210mm Yasugi Blue Paper No. 2 steel blade with long 390mm honyaki-finished natural Nara oak handles.

At approximately 680mm overall and about 840g, it suits stable-ground hedge trimming where extra reach and cutting momentum are useful. Use a heavier pruning tool for thicker branches.

  • 210mm blade
  • 390mm honyaki-finished handles
  • Approximately 680mm overall length
  • Approximately 840g
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 680mm
  • Blade length: 210mm
  • Handle length: 390mm
  • Handle material: Honyaki-finished natural Nara oak
  • Blade steel: Yasugi Blue Paper No. 2 steel
  • Blade finish: Flat-backed 210mm model
  • Weight: approximately 840g
  • Use: Stable-ground hedge trimming
  • Made in: Japan
Maintenance

After use, remove sap and leaf residue, wipe the blades dry and apply a light coat of camellia oil before storage. Do not twist the blades through thick branches, wire or hard dead wood.

For oil, rust prevention and sharpening supplies, browse Japanese tool care and sharpening.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are 210mm Japanese hedge shears used for?

They are used for hand trimming hedges, shrubs, topiary and clipped garden forms. The 210mm blade length gives control without moving up to a larger hedge shear.

Why do these hedge shears have 390mm handles?

The longer handles add reach and cutting momentum. They help when trimming broader hedge faces or when more foliage is caught in the blades before the cut is finished.

Can these shears cut branches?

They are hedge and shrub shears, not loppers. Use the blade tips for leaves and small twigs, and use secateurs or loppers for thicker live branches.

How do I care for Blue Paper No. 2 steel hedge shears?

Remove sap and leaf residue after use, wipe the blades dry and oil them before storage. Blue Paper No. 2 steel can rust if put away dirty or wet.

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