{"product_id":"japanese-pruning-shears-w-walnut-handle-t-103","title":"Japanese Pruning Shears w\/ Walnut Handle - T-103","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are handmade (forged) flower secateurs, she  as is, also known as garden scissors, aren’t they all kinds of lovely with the walnut handle.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive blade is razor sharp and perfect for cutting plants. The entire process is done by hand, and the handle is colored by baking in a heating oven, so no chemicals used in general painting are used. This version features a beautiful inlaid walnut handle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePruning plants, cutting small branches, these are a gardener's dream.  These have a bit longer narrower nose, for plants that might need just a little extra reach. They also have a luxe wood trim on the handle, that feels goodon the hand and will wear well over time. These pruning shears are an enduring Japanese design and manufactured by \u003cspan\u003eTOYAMA HAMONO in Sanjo Nigata Japan.  They have been hand making the secateurs and shears for over 160 years.  They have a top notch reputation world wide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSanjo is a town that is reknown in Japan for it's blacksmithing.  Their manufacturing methods are based of making Japanese swords (Katana) - the blades are sharpened by hand using this traditional method -  take that branch!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood for trimming branches up to 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the shears are not intended to cut string, vinyl wiring, plastic products, fabric etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended to cut softer and thinner branches to familiarize yourself with the tool before cutting harder, thicker branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of shears:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways wipe clean and keep dry after each use or the blade will rust. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOiling the blades is recommended if the shears to be stored for an extended period.  Like for you midwesterners at the end of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMisc note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebtw we didn't know the word secateurs - it is a British term that looks french in our mind, anyways it refers to a \u003cspan\u003epair of pruning clippers for use with one hand. Fancy that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-103\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOYAMA HAMANO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41370627211336,"sku":"cxi1789851707110","price":150.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/9507\/9240\/files\/japanese-pruning-shears-w-walnut-handle---t-103_1.webp?v=1789851711","url":"https:\/\/barnjacketfitk.shop\/products\/japanese-pruning-shears-w-walnut-handle-t-103","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}