Collection: Bonsai Yasugi Steel Collection

Bonsai scissors made of Yasugi Specialty Steel, a unique steel produced only in Japan used in the manufacturing of traditional katanas. Yasugi (yasuki) steel is made in the Hitachi Metals plant in Shimane prefecture (Japan). It is created by combining sand iron and steel, removing impurities (phosphorus, sulfur, etc) that reduce sharpness, and forging and rolling the steel many times with hot processing.

YASUGI STEEL TOOL COLLECTION: Bonsai and Ikebana Scissors

• Forged in Japan by 3rd generation of local artisans from the city of Sanjo (Niigata Prefecture).
• 100% Japanese Materials: All tools are made of YCS3 ALLOY TOOL STEEL (*YCS is a trademark of Hitachi Metals, Ltd.)
• The attention is in the details: A pivot made of Yasugi Steel White grade and inspired by the national Chrysanthemum seal.
• Due to the Yasugi Steel,
• Extra strong
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Wear-resistant
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Long-lasting sharp