Japanese Yasugi Steel Ashinaga Bonsai Scissors: 8.2 Inch Pruning Shears For Precise Gardening Review

【Specification】Size: L 7.87 × W 3.35 × H 0.59 in (L 200 × W 85× H 15 mm) | Length of Blades: 2.13 in (54 mm) | Weight: 5.22 oz (148 g) | Material: YCS3 Alloy Tool Steel ※YCS is a trademark of Hitachi Metals, Ltd. | Made in Japan (Sanjo, Niigata prefecture). 【Made in Japan by 3rd generation of artisans】Real Japanese bonsai tools handforged by third generation of bonsai tools artisans in the city of Sanjo, in Niigata Prefecture. Sanjo is known since 17th century for the metalwork skills of their artisans and blacksmiths. 【Yasugi Specialty Steel】Bonsai tools made of Yasugi Specialty Steel, a unique steel produced only in Japan. Yasuki steel is made in the Hitachi Metals plant in Shimane prefecture (Japan). It is created by combining iron and steel, removing impurities (phosphorus, sulfur, etc) that reduce sharpness, and forging and rolling the steel many times with hot processing. Yasugi Steel bonsai scisors are extra strong, wear-resistant and long-lasting sharp tools. 【Clean Cut, Heavy Duty Yasugi Steel Bonsai Scissors】With a sharp and sturdy blade edge, it severs wood fibers cleanly resulting in faster healing cuts that do not damage your bonsai tree. 【Slim Shape, Multipurpose & Beginner Friendly】Designed for pruning and delicate bonsai work, but can be used for general gardening and as florist scissors. The long shank and short blades makes it versatile and beginner friendly. It can be used to cut up to 1/4 inches (6mm) in diameter. The small handle and slim body design separates the hand far from the blade, allowing the user to reach deeper places.