Hand-Forged Japanese Pruning Shears Hand-forged in Tsubame-Sanjo, a region of Japan that has shaped blade craft for centuries, these Japanese pruning shears are built from stainless steel chosen for its edge and rust resistance. The grip is designed around one principle: that force from the hand should travel directly to the blade, cleanly, on every cut. In the Garden and at the Vase Made in collaboration with Asano, the shears move through thick branches and delicate stems with the same clean result. Rieko Asano, granddaughter of the founders, describes it this way: "When we make our shears, we are considering three elements to make people happy when enjoying gardening and ikebana: the blade sharpness and smoothness, the shape of the handle that considers the user, and a shaft that reliably conveys the gripping force." Browse the garden tools collection or pair with the Japanese Ikebana Scissors. Hand-forged in Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan Japanese stainless steel, sharp and rust-resistant Approx. 8" length Designed for gardening and ikebana Made in collaboration with Asano for Bloomist Arrives with a Bloomist sticker