Description
Okatsune Japan bring you these secateurs. The blades are razor sharp and made from the finest Japanese steel, the same steel the katana swords of the samurai are made from, and cut through branches up to 20mm. They will cut shrubs, roses, fruit trees and creepers.
The red and white handles are a sign of good luck and can be easily seen if left on the ground, even when buried under autumn leaves. The red is clearly visible during the day and the white at night.
The blades lean to the right, because when you are cutting the objective is downward. The handles are designed to feel delicate in the hand, and the grip feeling is flexible. Hitachi steel is used for the blades, with a hardness of HRC 60.0-61.0. For this style of pruner that is very good, and means they achieve long lasting sharpness and durability.
The blade has been ground on two angles, so it cuts smoothly through wood and will not unnecessarily damage the plant. Due to the unique shape of the hollow ground blade, the sap flows away from the blade and the blades will not come apart easily. The V-shape of the spring ensures that the cutting load is distributed evenly over the length of the spring, which guarantees a smooth closing.
One of the most loved features of these secateurs is the large latch at the bottom of the handles. This allows you to open and close the secateurs by brushing them against your thigh, freeing up the other hand. The latch can be pressed into the inside of the handles so as to be completely out of the way.
The shears are constructed from a few components, so there is hardly any maintenance required. Clean the blades after use, then oil the shears and store them moisture free with the cutting blades closed. If you notice that the shears are not cutting as well, you can grind them using the Okatsune whetstone (Okatsune 412).
Care
Japanese steel is hard and sharp and will chip if misused. Do not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or other hard material, and do not twist or apply uneven pressure. Cutting diagonally across branches is much easier on the secateurs than cutting straight across the fibres.
