{"product_id":"yoshioka-masamune-210mm-japanese-hedge-shears","title":"Yoshioka Masamune 210mm Japanese Hedge Shears","description":"\u003ch3\u003eJapanese hedge shears for clean hedge, shrub and topiary shaping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshioka Masamune 210mm Japanese Hedge Shears are traditional two-handed karikomi shears for gardeners who want clean hand trimming on hedges, shrubs and shaped garden forms. The 210mm blade length gives a controlled cutting edge for shaping work without moving up to a larger, heavier hedge shear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Masamune shears are Blue Paper Steel hedge shears with a 210mm blade and 390mm honyaki-finish handles. On these handles, honyaki refers to the burnt finish applied to the oak, darkening and hardening the surface while giving the handles a more traditional, gripped feel. The Yoshioka Masamune 210mm are hand-forged using Blue Paper Steel and a 10mm screw joint with a loosen-resistant nut. Yoshioka’s handle notes explain that a longer nata-style handle adds weight and rebound to help finish a cut when more foliage is caught in the blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose these if you want Japanese hedge shears with more reach and cutting momentum than short-handle models, but less overall size than the larger 240mm and 270mm shears. For heavier hedge work, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yoshioka-240mm-shears\"\u003eMasamune 240mm Hedge Shears\u003c\/a\u003e. For broader browsing, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-garden-tools\"\u003eJapanese garden tools\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-pruning-tools\"\u003eJapanese pruning tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshioka Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masamune \/ Kajiyamura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese hedge shears \/ karikomi shears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 390mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honyaki-style burnt oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Paper Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mm screw joint with loosen-resistant nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miki, Hyogo, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the longer handles matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 390mm handles give extra reach and add cutting momentum. That helps when trimming broader hedge faces or when the blades catch more foliage than a very light short-handle shear can comfortably finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand trimming hedges, shrubs and garden forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopiary and clipped garden shapes where a clean hand-cut finish matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners who want more reach than short-handle shears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf, shoot and small twig trimming near the blade tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should not buy this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this if you want the lightest possible hedge shear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this for heavy branch pruning. Use loppers or secateurs for thicker live wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this if you want stainless, maintenance-free blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 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 or wire. For sharpening and rust prevention, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-tool-care-sharpening\"\u003eJapanese tool care and sharpening\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"East-West Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41195622039624,"sku":"TS171","price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9128\/files\/Yoshioka_Masamune_210mm_Japanese_Hedge_Shears_framed_product_photo.jpg?v=1783231123","url":"https:\/\/eastwesttools.com.au\/products\/yoshioka-masamune-210mm-japanese-hedge-shears","provider":"East-West Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}