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 Koeda Scissors
Handmade Japanese Stainless Steel Koeda Scissors
Best for
- Bonsai styling
- Thinning foliage
- Fine stems
- Tight spaces
- Type
- Bonsai scissors
- Steel
- Stainless steeleasy care, resists rust
- Grip
- Slim metal handles
- Cuts
- Up to 10 mm at the base, 5 mm at the tip
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Refined, balanced, and beautifully polished, these Handmade Japanese Koeda Scissors are a precision tool crafted for delicate pruning work. Forged from stainless steel and finished to a mirror shine, they offer exceptional sharpness and control for bonsai, floral work, and fine gardening tasks.
The small handles and slim 45mm cutting edge make these scissors particularly well-suited for working in tight spaces—perfect for thinning foliage, shaping fine stems, and trimming delicate leaves with accuracy and ease. Their nimble feel and clean cutting action make them a joy to use, especially when working on detailed bonsai styling or intricate plant care.
While easier to maintain than traditional carbon steel, these scissors will benefit from regular cleaning and a light application of camellia oil to keep the blades in optimal condition.
Handmade in Japan with traditional forging techniques, this elegant tool delivers both beauty and performance in every cut.
