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 Stainless Steel Ikebana Shears
Handmade Japanese Stainless Steel Ikebana Shears
Best for
- Ikebana
- Thick flower stems
- Floral design
- Preparing blooms
- Type
- Ikebana shears
- Steel
- Stainless steeleasy care, resists rust
- Grip
- Fine metal handles
- Cuts
- Up to 10 mm at the base, 5 mm at the tip
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Crafted for precision and presence, these Handmade Japanese Ikebana Shears by Toyama Hamono balance delicacy and strength in perfect harmony. With fine, graceful handles and short, thick blades, they bring a sense of purposeful solidity to your floral work.
Ideal for trimming thicker flower stems with exacting control, the sharp stainless steel blades glide smoothly across one another—delivering crisp, clean cuts with minimal effort. Whether you're shaping stems for ikebana arrangements or preparing blooms for display, these shears are designed for comfort, efficiency, and control.
Forged from stainless steel for easier maintenance, the blades and handles resist rust and corrosion better than traditional carbon steel. However, to ensure longevity and edge retention, it’s recommended to remove sap after each use and apply a light coat of camellia oil before storing.
Handmade in Japan by Toyama Hamono—renowned for their masterful tools since the 1860s—these shears offer a refined balance of beauty, function, and craftsmanship.