Okatsune Shears
Okatsune Shears
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Available in 2 sizes
These shears are perfect for topiary, boxwood clipping and other small hedges. I like the well-balanced, smooth cutting action.
All sizes are tough enough to handle the day-to-day gardening action doled out by my crews and the blades are easy to sharpen. Red and white handles are easy to find in the garden. Great all-rounders.
The shorter handles (21" size) allow you to get in close, which I find especially useful for detailed topiary pruning, and are much lighter than many shears. Means less strain on the neck and shoulder muscles.
If you prefer a longer reach, try the 30” size. They're great for trimming the sides of low hedges, a real back-saver when you've got miles of them to trim!
Sharpening - the Okatsune 400 grit sharpening stone is recommended.
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Product Details
Product Details
- Izumo Yasugi Steel
- Rockwell Hardness of 60.0 - 61.0
- Japanese oak handles (Quercus myrsinifolia)
- No.1 choice in Japan for gardeners and landscapers
Short Handles 21"
- blade length: 5.7" (14.5cm)
- handle length: 11.8" (30cm)
- total length: 21" (53.5cm)
Long Handles 30"
- blade length: 7.9" (20cm)
- handle length: 19.7" (50cm)
- total length: 30.7" (78cm)
Caring for Snips, Shears & Clippers
Caring for Snips, Shears & Clippers
Similar to how to care for your secateurs, the key to a long life for your shears is to be sure to maintain them well through regular cleaning & sharpening. As well as ensuring you use them the way there intended to be used.
Correct use of your Snips, Shears & Clippers:
- Keep them sharp & oiled, sharpen after every use
- Japanese steel is hard and sharp, and can be more brittle than people are used to - it will chip if abused.
- Do not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material (even bamboo fibres and some very hard woods, especially knots and burrs, can damage steel edges).
- Do not twist or apply uneven pressure.
- Shears and clippers are to be used on fine green growth only, no woody stems.
- Cut diagonally across branches, not horizontally or straight across.
- Watch out for maximum cut lengths, shears are not loppers or secateurs.
- Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts.
Cleaning & Sharpening:
The first rule of thumb is to keep them clean & sharp... Shears, in particular, like to be sharpened with every use.
Click here for a detailed guide on how to clean and sharpen your Japanese pruning tools.
Shipping + Local Pick-up
Shipping + Local Pick-up
We ship tools and accessories to all Canadian destinations.
Local Pick-up is available from our Victoria Showroom
Choose the 'Local pick-up' option at checkout. Our showroom is located at 169 Langford Street in Vic West, click here for hours & location.
Shipping to the USA is currently suspended due to recent US government changes to customs duties on imported goods. Click here for more details on Shipping to the USA.
- Orders are shipped with Canada Post, UPS and Purolator.
- We do not ship ladders or our extra large/heavy products (see details below for purchasing ladders).
- Orders are packaged and shipped daily, but only on weekdays. You will receive tracking information by email once your package has been processed.
- Looking for information about Returns, Exchanges & Warranties? Click here for more details.
Flat Rate Shipping
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within BC |
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Small Items |
$15.00 |
$20.00 |
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Medium Items |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
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Large Items |
$30.00 |
$40.00 |
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Extra Large Items |
$60.00 |
$75.00 |
* Please contact us by email if you run into any issues placing your order or if you require a shipping quote.
* Expedited shipping options are available.
Purchasing Ladders
Ladders can be ordered on our website for pick-up from our Victoria Showroom. Due to the high cost of shipping such large items and the risk of damage during shipping, we do not offer a shipping option.
Ladders can also be purchased in person from one of our dealers in the Vancouver or Vancouver Island areas. Check out our "where to buy" page for dealers.
