Okatsune 103 Bypass Secateurs

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Okatsune 103 Japenese Secateurs are simple, sharp and strong and unlike normal secatuers, which rely on cushioning and gearing for a smooth feel, these have a more direct action resulting in a very clean, efficient cut. The blade has been ground in two angles, so it will also smoothly cut through wood, and will not unnecessarily damage the plant. Due to the unique shape of the hollow ground blade the sap flows away from the blade, and the blades will not come apart. If you notice that the shears are cutting less well, you can grind them using the Okatsune whetstone (Okatsune 412).

Hand forged using hard wearing carbon steel by skilled craftspeople in the historic city of Onomichi, these secateurs are of the highest quality and built to last. The Okatsune 101 has an overall length of 180mm and is the most compact pruner of the 3 models, they are particularly suitable for a small hand. The larger (9") have longer handles providing more leverage while the smaller (7") are ideal for those with smaller hands or for use indoors with houseplants. If the initial age verification is unsuccessful, we will contact you asking you to provide further information to prove that you are aged 18 or over. Therefore, the blades stay sharp for a long time and they consistently give a clean and precise cut in the wood, without giving much effort.Used by professional gardeners around the world, Okatsune produce their secateurs using traditional methods in Japan. The blades of this razor-sharp pruner are forged from the finest Japanese steel and enable you to effortlessly cut through branches up to 25mm. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.

In theory it’s easy but in practice quite tricky, as the nut can seize up - be sure not to slip and scuff it (or your knuckles) with the spanner. Even after extensive and intensive usage, the cutting blade consistently aligns with the counter blade. Unlike western brands, which rely on cushioning and gearing for a smooth feel, these have a more direct action, resulting in a very clean, efficient cut. excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries) Add to Wishlist / Save for later Large No.The blade has been grinded in two angles, so it will also smoothly cut through wood, and will not unnecessarily damage the plant. The Okatsune 103, the most popular pruner in the range, boasts a length of 202mm, making it 20mm longer than the Model 101 and 8mm shorter than the Model 104. In essence, Okatsune secateurs are known for being razor-sharp, elegantly simple, and exceptionally sturdy. Standard size, strong secateurs from Okatsune of Japan made with blades of Hitachi Yasugi high carbon steel and a simple single pivot design. The Okatsune 104 bypass pruners are particularly suitable for the large hand with their length of 210mm (8mm longer than model 103).

Most of our Japanese garden tools are made from carbon steel - this means they will, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. Furthermore, Okatsune combines the hardness with a special flexibility, so that the cutting blade always aligns with the counter blade, even after intensive usage. The blades of this razor-sharp pruner are forged from the finest Japanese steel (the same steel from which the Katana sword of the Samurai are made), and enable you to effortlessly cut through branches up to 25 mm, of such as shrubs, roses, fruit trees, and creepers. Okatsune secateurs are a traditional styled Japanese bypass secateurs and have the distinctive red and white handles.The cutting blade always aligns with the counter blade, even after intensive usage and, that combined with the unique locking/unlocking feature allowing you to open and close the secateurs with one hand, delivers superb tools well-loved by commercial and home gardeners alike. The big chunky catch at the bottom has a crisp action that’s easy to use, even with cold wet hands or muddy gloves.