Okatsune 103 Bypass Secateurs

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Even after extensive and intensive usage, the cutting blade consistently aligns with the counter blade. The cutting blade always aligns with the counter blade, even after intensive usage and, that combined with the unique locking/unlocking feature allowing you to open and close the secateurs with one hand, delivers superb tools well-loved by commercial and home gardeners alike.

Renowned for the hardness of their blades, being forged from the finest Izumo Yasugi steel, gives long lasting sharpness to Okatsune tools.

The blade has been grinded in two angles, so it will also smoothly cut through wood, and will not unnecessarily damage the plant.

Unlike western brands, which rely on cushioning and gearing for a smooth feel, these have a more direct action, resulting in a very clean, efficient cut. With its length of 180 mm the Okatsune 101 are the most compact secateurs of the 3 models, and hereby particularly suitable for the small hand. In theory it’s easy but in practice quite tricky, as the nut can seize up - be sure not to slip and scuff it (or your knuckles) with the spanner. They are hard to lose with the red and white handles helping them to show up amongst clippings – red stands out during the day, white in the evenings! excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries) Add to Wishlist / Save for later Large No.

Okatsune's razor-sharp secateurs are uniquely forged from the best Izumo Yasugi steel, which is traditionally being used for the Katana swords used by the Samurai.

The big chunky catch at the bottom has a crisp action that’s easy to use, even with cold wet hands or muddy gloves.The blades of this razor-sharp pruner are forged from the finest Japanese steel (the same steel from which the Katana sword of the Samurai are made), and enable you to effortlessly cut through branches up to 25 mm, of such as shrubs, roses, fruit trees, and creepers. The blades of this razor-sharp pruner are forged from the finest Japanese steel and enable you to effortlessly cut through branches up to 25 mm.

Izumo Yasugi steel is characterized by a high carbon content and is forged by the best master blacksmiths of Japan, using an age-old technology. Moreover, the unique locking/unlocking feature allows for effortless one-handed operation, making Okatsune tools a cherished choice among both commercial and home gardeners.

Western secateur brands depend on cushioning and gearing for a smooth feel, whilst these have a more direct action which results in an efficient and clean cut. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The blades of this razor-sharp pruner are forged from the finest Japanese steel (the same steel from which the Katana sword of the Samurai are made), and enable you to effortlessly cut through branches up to 25mm, such as shrubs, roses, fruit trees, and creepers. These secateurs are made in Japan by Okatsune and distributed in the UK by Niwaki the premium Japanese garden tool supplier. If you notice that the shears are cutting less well, you can grind them using the Okatsune whetstone (Okatsune 412).