Onoyoshi Pruner Round Tip
These beautiful pruners are forged and handmade. They are great for cutting and pruning flowers, small branches, herbs, and vegetables. The stainless steel is resistant to rust and the surface is mirror polished. A complimentary replacement spring is included in the box.
Product Details:
- Made in Japan
Dimensions:
- Pruner length is 8"
- Blade Length is 2.5" or 65mm
- Handle length: 10.5"
- Weight: 8 ounces
How to use your Japanese tools-
- Japanese steel is hard and sharp, and can be more brittle than some people are used to - it will chip if abused
- Do not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material (even bamboo fibers and some very hard woods, especially knots and burrs, can damage steel edges)
- Do not twist or apply uneven pressure
- Cut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibers
- Pay attention to the maximum cut dimensions, and don’t overdo it (shears are not loppers)
- Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts
Keep them clean-
- Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a towel and
- Dry, wipe over with or use the and store in a dry place
Keep them sharp-
New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice they gradually lose their edge. Use a or .
- Sharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks
- Sharpen Shears and Topiary Clippers every time you use them - the difference is amazing
