Japanese Shears

I know when people are talking about trimming....they I believe generally use scissors....but I was wondering what else people might use....and I had seen these Japanese shears, and thought...this might be a totally suitable tool for the purpose? they're $25. certainly easy to clean up afterwards...all the BUD GOO! any thoughts?

Japanese Shears





In Japan, spring shears are often used to perform many of the tasks of scissors. These are comfortable to hold, and they make precise cuts, especially when trimming threads. The blades have laminated edges — a combination of hard and soft carbon steel that results in an edge that is razor sharp, yet flexible for a smooth cutting action. About 4" long overall with 1-7/16" blades. Used for needlework, fly-tying or general purposes, they make a beautiful, unique and useful gift. Made in Japan. Presented in a small gift box.

I've done Bonsai in my distant past and used shears like you picture. Though they are gennerally quite sharp, the pinching action can be rough going on thick branches. Rough on the fingers as well....

I've got a pair of scissor type shears I got in Japan for bonsai. Long handled with short blades - it works great for trimming, harvesting and manicuring.

hey PW thanks. I should prolly be more clear. my thoughts were around the trimming and manicuring o the buds in particular. the tedious and laborious job of cleaning up the idividual buds before hanging and drying? I certainly can understand that the more siginificant stems and branches would be difficult....but I thought that the easy single acxtion of the pincher style shears might be a neat way to do it? thanks again for sharing your thoughts!

Yeah, they'd work OK for manicuring.

IMO I still think the pinching action on the finger tips can get rough after a long time. The spring action is just a bit harder than a scissor type action - it adds up in a long manicure session...

oic...thanks....'preciate the feedback.

Pullin' weeds said:

Yeah, they'd work OK for manicuring.

IMO I still think the pinching action on the finger tips can get rough after a long time. The spring action is just a bit harder than a scissor type action - it adds up in a long manicure session...

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cool scissors, seems like it would be hard to do alot of buds with these though