Toyama Hamono has been making shears in Sanjō, Niigata, one of Japan's great blacksmithing towns, since 1861. Founder Ryūmatsu Toyama, a craftsman from Wakasa, forged his first shears from metal reclaimed from old warships, and the business has passed down through five generations of the Toyama family ever since.
Each generation added something: Tomijirō developed shears for cutting metal in the 1880s, Hidekichi founded Toyama Hamono Works in 1906 and brought in drop-forging, and Hidehisa and Hideo turned the workshop towards bonsai and ikebana shears in the mid-20th century. In 2020 fifth-generation Hidenobu brought the family businesses together as Toyama Hamono Co., Ltd.
Every pair is still finished by hand, one at a time. Toyama shears have won a Good Design Award, and in 2023 they were named Sustainable Garden Product of the Show at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.
Handmade Japanese Mini Secateurs - 140mm
Handmade Japanese Mini Secateurs - 140mm
Best for
- Herb harvesting
- Budding and deadheading
- Detailed pruning
- Smaller hands
- Type
- Secateurs
- Steel
- High-carbon steelkeenest edge, wipe dry and oil
- Grip
- Leather trim
- Cuts
- Soft stems and fine growth
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Compact, sharp, and designed for precision, the 140mm Mini Secateurs are a delightful companion for detail-oriented gardeners. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, they come with a convenient vinyl sheath that can be clipped to a belt or basket—ensuring they're always within reach for quick, effortless snipping.
Crafted from high carbon Japanese steel, the blades are razor-sharp, rust-resistant, and ideal for budding and trimming even dense foliage. Despite their small size, they offer professional-level performance, with excellent edge retention and easy resharpening.
The intuitive detaining latch can be operated one-handed—just hold the secateurs upright and give a gentle squeeze. Perfect for delicate pruning, herb harvesting, or general plant care, these secateurs are simple, fast, and effective.
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What it's for
Small in Size, Big on Precision
Best for
- Herb harvesting
- Budding and deadheading
- Detailed pruning
- Smaller hands
- Blade
- 40mm
- Overall
- 140mm