The 180mm Ikenobo shear sits between the compact 165mm and the full bonsai 180mm in terms of reach and application. Named for Ikenobo, Japan oldest school of ikebana flower arranging - established in the 15th century - these shears are built for the precision cuts that both flower arranging and fine garden work demand. Nagaike-san, a third-generation blacksmith born in 1939 and one of the few remaining makers of his type, forges them by hand from high-carbon steel at approximately C0.85 and HRC60.
The 50mm blade length at 185mm total length provides slightly more reach and leverage than the 165mm version without moving into the heavier bonsai size. Weight is 6.5 oz. The mechanical construction - two forged blades at a fixed pivot, no spring - keeps the tool simple and direct. Suited for ikebana, fine garden work, herb processing, and kitchen tasks that need more control than standard kitchen shears provide. Packaged in a vinyl pouch.
Care Instructions: High-carbon steel. Wipe and dry after each use. Apply camellia or mineral oil before storage. Do not leave wet.
The 50mm blade length at 185mm total length provides slightly more reach and leverage than the 165mm version without moving into the heavier bonsai size. Weight is 6.5 oz. The mechanical construction - two forged blades at a fixed pivot, no spring - keeps the tool simple and direct. Suited for ikebana, fine garden work, herb processing, and kitchen tasks that need more control than standard kitchen shears provide. Packaged in a vinyl pouch.
Care Instructions: High-carbon steel. Wipe and dry after each use. Apply camellia or mineral oil before storage. Do not leave wet.
- Maker: Nagaike-san (Third Generation)
- Item: K-51
- Steel: High-Carbon Steel (C0.85)
- HRC: Approx. 60
- Weight: 6.5 oz (184 g)
- Blade Length: 50mm
- Total Length: 185mm
- Packaging: Vinyl Pouch
