{"product_id":"yasugi-ikenobo-ikebana-scissors","title":"Yasugi Steel Ikenobo Ikebana Scissors 6.5\" (165mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Specification】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: L 6.50 × W 1.81 × H 0.67 inch (L 165 × W 46 × H 17 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength of Blades: 1.69 inches (43mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 5.96 oz (169g)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYCS3 Alloy Tool Steel \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e※YCS is a trademark of Hitachi Metals, Ltd. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan (Sanjo, Niigata prefecture)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Made in Japan by 3rd generation of artisans】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReal Japanese ikebana tools hand forged by third generation of bonsai tools artisans in the city of Sanjo, in Niigata Prefecture. Sanjo is known since 17th century for the metalwork skills of their artisans and blacksmiths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Yasugi Specialty Steel】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIkebana tools made of Yasugi Specialty Steel, a unique steel produced only in Japan. Yasuki steel is made in the Hitachi Metals plant in Shimane prefecture (Japan). It is created by combining iron and steel, removing impurities (phosphorus, sulfur, etc) that reduce sharpness, and forging and rolling the steel many times with hot processing. The characteristics Yasugi Steel tools are extra strong, wear-resistant and long-lasting sharp tools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Clean Cut, Heavy Duty Yasugi Scissors】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a sharp and sturdy edge, it severs flower fibers cleanly resulting in better water absorption and prolonged life. The open angle makes it good as well for cutting thick branches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【\"Warabi\" Handle, Multipurpose Scissors】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic Ikenobo School design with curved shaped handles resembling the leaves of a fern. These handles are used for crushing the ends of hard stems and branches as an additional preservation technique. Suitable for general ikebana and flower arrangement tasks, gardening and delicate work. No problem with thick branches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"profile-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-image\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"profile-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/0076\/0877\/files\/Ilse_400_Color.webp?v=1687504240\" alt=\"写真\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIkebana.be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@IlseBeunenIkebanaAntwerpen\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIlse Beunen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIkebana Artist and Instructor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an ikebana enthusiast and instructor, I've enjoyed using the ikenobo model scissors from the Wazakura brand. The ikenobo model scissors are used in several ikebana schools, including the Sogetsu school I teach. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe balance of these scissors is spot-on. Surprisingly, they are heavier than I was used to, enhancing their ease of use. Elegantly packaged and engraved with the Wazakura label, the scissors immediately convey their high-quality craftsmanship. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted in Japan, these scissors offer remarkable sharpness, making clean cuts a breeze. They enable me to work gracefully with delicate stems and sturdy branches, preserving the natural beauty of each element. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI wholeheartedly recommend these Japanese-made scissors for those seeking reliable ikebana tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"social-icons__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@IlseBeunenIkebanaAntwerpen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"icon icon-youtube\" viewbox=\"0 0 21 20\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#444\" d=\"M-.196 15.803q0 1.23.812 2.092t1.977.861h14.946q1.165 0 1.977-.861t.812-2.092V3.909q0-1.23-.82-2.116T17.539.907H2.593q-1.148 0-1.969.886t-.82 2.116v11.894zm7.465-2.149V6.058q0-.115.066-.18.049-.016.082-.016l.082.016 7.153 3.806q.066.066.066.164 0 .066-.066.131l-7.153 3.806q-.033.033-.066.033-.066 0-.098-.033-.066-.066-.066-.131z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon__fallback-text\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"profile-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-image\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"profile-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/0076\/0877\/files\/Hedy_Leung_picture.jpg?v=1728986311\" alt=\"写真\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHedy Leung \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/modanzski\/?ref=kwhfjjgw\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHedy Leung \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIkebana Artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing the Wazakura Ikenobo Ikebana Scissors feels like having the perfect tool in my hands. The sharpness and balance are spot on, making it effortless to cut through everything from delicate petals to thick branches with precision. I love how each cut feels so deliberate, helping me bring my creative ideas to life with ease. The craftsmanship is outstanding — you can really tell these are handmade with care. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey’re comfortable to hold and control, which makes a big difference when working on detailed arrangements. Honestly, these scissors feel like an extension of my hands, perfectly suited for my Ikebana practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"social-icons__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/modanzski\/?ref=kwhfjjgw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"icon icon-youtube\" viewbox=\"0 0 21 20\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#444\" d=\"M-.196 15.803q0 1.23.812 2.092t1.977.861h14.946q1.165 0 1.977-.861t.812-2.092V3.909q0-1.23-.82-2.116T17.539.907H2.593q-1.148 0-1.969.886t-.82 2.116v11.894zm7.465-2.149V6.058q0-.115.066-.18.049-.016.082-.016l.082.016 7.153 3.806q.066.066.066.164 0 .066-.066.131l-7.153 3.806q-.033.033-.066.033-.066 0-.098-.033-.066-.066-.066-.131z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon__fallback-text\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Video: How are Wazakura's YASUGI STEEL scissors made?】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ijox80a-bsA\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Video: The Artisans behind Wazakura's Yasugi Steel Bonsai Scissors】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Mr. Shige, the Japanese artisan behind our Yasugi Steel Bonsai Scissors (and ikebana as well!) and have a sneak peek at its manufacturing process.\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pqyFgCt0uHw\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【Video: Tool Maintenance】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow do you clean your tools? Is there a correct way to sharpen them? Or any advice on how to generally proper take care of your tool kit? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf those questions have ever crossed your mind, you will enjoy this video, in which Wazakura Japan's resident bonsai artist Yusuke Ogawa explains and show the proper way to maintain and take care of your bonsai\/ikebana tools collection. \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/czKqvV0TKmo\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWAZAKURA JAPAN TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca title=\"oilstone\" href=\"https:\/\/wazakurajapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-accessories\/products\/wazakura-sharpening-oilstone-240\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSharpening Oilstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca title=\"sap eraser link\" href=\"https:\/\/wazakurajapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-accessories\/products\/sap-eraser-remover-for-blades-garden-scissors-bonsai-tools-made-in-japan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSap Sap Eraser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wazakurajapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-scissors\/products\/wazakura-satsuki-bonsai-scissors\" title=\"satsuki bonsai scissors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSatsuki Bonsai Trimming Scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wazakurajapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-cutters\/products\/wazakura-japanese-bonsai-concave-branch-cutter\" title=\"concave cutter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBonsai Concave Branch Cutter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wazakurajapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-cutters\/products\/wazakura-japanese-knob-bonsai-branch-cutter\" title=\"knob cutter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKnob Cutter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca title=\"wire cutters\" href=\"https:\/\/wazakurajapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-cutters\/products\/wazakura-hand-forged-bonsai-wire-cutter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWire Cutter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wazakurajapan.live\/collections\/bonsai-cutters\/products\/wazakura-japanese-bonsai-root-cutter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoot Cutter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wazakura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41353216983189,"sku":"TBT-2010","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/0076\/0877\/products\/02_de2ac7c6-b8d1-4c46-8c76-bbc2944092d6.jpg?v=1634890094","url":"https:\/\/wazakurajapan.live\/products\/yasugi-ikenobo-ikebana-scissors","provider":"Wazakura Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}