Super sharp bonsai clippers. I use them for my Chinese elm but also for deadheading my garden roses. No issue with cutting but obviously not meant for thick branches – you use these for soft new growth or thin branches of a bonsai. The Japanese Yasugi steel blades stay sharp and the lightweight handles make them comfortable for longer sessions. Nice precise tool if you’re looking after bonsai or doing finer garden work.Would I buy? YesRating: 5/5Durability: GoodAssembly: None neededQuality: Very goodValue for money: Good
These bonsai scissors are beautifully made and you can feel the craftsmanship right out of the box. The hand-forged steel gives them a lovely balance in the hand—solid and well-weighted without feeling heavy or clumsy during delicate, repetitive pruning.The blades are exceptionally sharp and deliver effortless, clean cuts without crushing stems or tearing tender plant growth. They make shaping and detailed trimming on bonsai, azaleas, and smaller garden shrubs an absolute pleasure to do. If you appreciate traditional, high-quality Japanese garden tools, these are well worth having in your kit.
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I had never worked out a way to hold this style of wide loop handle style pruners before now. I persevered with these and eventually found a comfortable hold.A well made pair of snips. These have a stylish traditional design. Lightweight with Japanese steel blades.The way you hold these pruners is slightly different to standard snips, scissors or secateurs. You rest your thumb along one of the loops rather than fold your thumb through. Once familiar with the grip they’re comfortable to use, well balanced, light enough in weight to use for extended periods and a pleasure to cut with.They make good clean sharp cuts and have that satisfying sound you hear when you know you’ve got a good pair of shears.These apparently come with a lifetime guarantee. It doesn’t surprise me. They look and feel like they’d last a lifetime.
These scissors are absolutely amazing. They’re incredibly well made and the forging is a work of art. They have applications far beyond bonsai and I’ve been keeping them in the pocket of my apron while I’m in my workshop: I’ve lost count of how many times I use them in a day. I’ve made a small leather sheath to cover the point to avoid getting a shock when I forget about them being thereThey’re extremely sharp straight out of the pack: the entire length of the blade is super sharp so they can be used for making the tiniest snips in your material or lopping off surprisingly thick branches.The ergonomics of them are perfect for me. I have quite large hands and I find them so easy to hold and use. As you use your entire hand to grip them you can also bring a lot more pressure to bear than with regular scissors.They’re absolutely indispensable to me and I can’t recommend them highly enough.
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These scissors are reasonably priced (at £24.99 right now) and do a good job trimming right up against the plant stem. The size makes them comfortable to hold, and the overall length is not too much more than a standard Sharpie marker. They aren't very thick either and easy to store. More importantly, they cut easily being sharper than they look (see my video!) I find them easy and intuitive to use, and they are not heavy. The build quality makes me think they will last a very long time if looked after properly. I have tidied these scissors with camellia oil which I use for garden tools, and never leave anything wet after use! It is worth noting the nut and bolt cannot be adjusted which is a drawback for me, but not too significant. These scissors are made in Japan, so the "real deal". I would recommend them!
