{"title":"Yoshioka Hamono","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKUROCO is a distinctive range of Japanese secateurs and snips made by Yoshioka Hamono, a family-founded toolmaker based in Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture. Established in 1946, the company began by producing dressmaking scissors before turning its expertise to garden cutting tools, building a reputation for precision, balance and carefully finished blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe KUROCO series brings this experience to a contemporary range designed around excellent cutting performance and thoughtful design. Each tool is carefully finished by hand, with close attention paid to the small adjustments that make a difference in use. From precise snips for fine pruning to secateurs for everyday garden work, KUROCO reflects a long tradition of Japanese blade-making, refined for the needs of today's gardener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"masamune-tool-bag","title":"Masamune Tool Bag","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sturdy, compact toolbag is especially useful for storing your special long tools (up to about 36\"\/90cm). There is a small inner sleeve inside the bag to protect blades and four pockets to store small items separately from the bigger tools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great way to protect your special tools from the workaday hurly-burly in the back of the truck. The dark colour is great for the muddy, dirty conditions we often work in!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/Holsters_Tool_Bags_Collection.png?v=1785446326\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshioka Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43022046298175,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/masamune-tool-bag.webp?v=1785366436"},{"product_id":"kuroco-snips","title":"Kuroco Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes: 180mm \u0026amp; 200mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike secateurs, snips are only meant for cutting soft green growth, nothing woody. The long skinny blades allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts without leaving stubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kuroco snips are well balanced, lightweight and fit snugly in your hand. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by Takashi Yoshioka of Yoshioka Hamono, these Kuroco snips are perfectly weighted and balanced for maximum user comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for bud pruning in Japan, I think they are also great for deadheading, cutflowers, and harvesting veggies. If you do a lot of these types of work, using snips instead of secateurs gives your hand and wrist a break from using a heavier tool all day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a step up from inexpensive flower snips with flimsy leather or plastic clasps. The higher quality steel sharpens and holds an edge better, and the sturdier construction means that they'll last longer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a pair of snips that feel really exceptional in your hand, check out the tea green \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kuroko snips, leather-wrapped\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/kuroco-snips-leather-wrapped\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eleather-wrapped Kuroco snips\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/snips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/Snips_Scissors_Collection.png?v=1785963690\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshioka Hamono","offers":[{"title":"180mm","offer_id":43022053081151,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm","offer_id":43022053113919,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/kuroco-snips-2.heic?v=1785444753"},{"product_id":"kuroco-secateurs-blue-steel","title":"Kuroco Secateurs","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-dlVyqM sc-kfPtPH cDNlyh cJssHP sc-bUhGej iTsbA-d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-hGPAah CoLgZ collapsible_content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sc-jRQAMF gABdwl sc-hRMXGO ebVARc\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sc-gjNGvZ fMpelj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-fXeWgy hmFFGo yst-replacevar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-hOGjNT sc-gUQueJ sc-gJbFMZ ghXohb eSdaFP bSTeTo yst-replacevar__editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DraftEditor-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DraftEditor-editorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yoast-google-preview-description-metabox\" class=\"notranslate public-DraftEditor-content\" role=\"combobox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese lightweight Kuroco secateurs created by Takashi Yoshioka of Yoshioka Hamono are one of the new additions to our collection of Japanese pruning tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, they stand out for their striking appearance: the matte black body is paired with non-slip, criss-cross rubber grips. The blades are made from premium blue paper steel\u003cspan\u003e, which delivers exceptional sharpness and long-lasting performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ergonomics of the tool design are excellent and sophisticated with a black non-slip grip and the way they’re weighted and balanced for maximum user comfort. The handle design prevents pinching, even when you grip closer to the blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use by horticultural professionals who demand long-lasting performance and the very best quality. \u003cspan\u003eYoshioka Hamono has been producing some of the world’s finest blades since 1946. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshioka Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43022121271359,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/black-masamune-secateurs.png?v=1785363549"},{"product_id":"masamune-shears","title":"Masamune Shears","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Masamune shears are called \"rough cut\" and are more like a giant pair of secateurs. They are designed to be able to cut smaller woody bits when you are shearing hedging or shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan by Yoshioka Hamono.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/Shears_Clippers_Collection.png?v=1785539059\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshioka Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43022122713151,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/masamune-shears.png?v=1785967835"},{"product_id":"kuroco-snips-leather-wrapped","title":"Kuroco Snips, leather-wrapped","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes: 180mm \u0026amp; 200mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike secateurs, snips are only meant for cutting soft green growth, nothing woody. The long skinny blades allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts without leaving stubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kuroco snips are well balanced, lightweight and fit snugly in your hand. \u003cspan\u003eAnd this version with soft, tea-green leather-wrapped handles feels exceptional in hand. Perfect if you need to use your snips all day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for bud pruning in Japan, I think they are also great for deadheading, cutflowers, and harvesting veggies. If you do a lot of these types of work, using snips instead of secateurs gives your hand and wrist a break from using a heavier tool all day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a step up from inexpensive flower snips with flimsy leather or plastic clasps. The higher quality steel sharpens and holds an edge better, and the sturdier construction means that they'll last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also come without the leather-wrapped handles:  \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kuroco snips\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/kuroco-snips\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKuroco snips\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/snips\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/Snips_Scissors_Collection.png?v=1785963690\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshioka Hamono","offers":[{"title":"180mm","offer_id":43148558630975,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm","offer_id":43148558663743,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/kuroco-leather-snips-1.png?v=1785450387"},{"product_id":"masamune-wide-single-holster","title":"Masamune Wide Holster","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsing a holster is a great way to keep your secateurs on your body and out of the compost heap. 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