Silky & Okatsune Japanese pruning shears 101 - for small hands

Product detailed description

Okatsune 101 pruning shears are among the most compact models from this traditional Japanese brand and are primarily aimed at users with smaller hands or for work requiring high precision. The design is based on the long-term experience of Japanese growers, who emphasize clean cuts and minimal damage to plant tissue. Okatsune 101 shears are a precision tool designed for detailed gardening work where sharpness, sensitivity in the hand, and reliable mechanics are crucial.

The blades are forged from high-quality Japanese steel with a high carbon content. The material is famous for its use in the manufacture of traditional samurai katana swords and provides an excellent combination of hardness and toughness in gardening tools. The harder blade retains its aggressive cutting ability for a long time, while the more flexible core promotes resistance to breakage. The result is an extremely sharp cutting edge capable of cleanly cutting through branches up to a few centimeters in diameter without crushing the fibers.

The shape of the blade and the precisely fitted pins promote smooth cutting with minimal resistance. The cut results in a clean separation of the wood, which limits tissue damage and promotes faster plant regeneration. The shears are therefore suitable for maintaining ornamental shrubs, roses, vines, and fruit trees. A clean cut is a key factor in professional pruning, as plants respond to a quality cut with significantly faster healing.

The simple ergonomic handles provide a secure grip even during longer periods of work. The traditional design without complex mechanisms facilitates maintenance and increases the long-term reliability of the tool. The spring between the arms ensures that the blade returns quickly to the open position and runs smoothly during cutting. Okatsune is one of Japan's most respected manufacturers of garden shears and has long set the standard for professional pruning tools.

The 101 model will appeal to gardeners, nurserymen, and bonsai enthusiasts looking for compact Japanese shears with an extremely sharp blade and a traditional design proven by decades of practice. The combination of forged steel, simple mechanics, and precise workmanship creates a tool that quickly becomes an everyday helper in the garden. The Okatsune 101 confirms that Japanese gardening tools can turn ordinary pruning into precise and efficient work.

- Suitable for smaller hands
- Total length: 180 mm
- Blade length: 53 mm
- Max. branch diameter: 25 mm
- Low weight: 177 g
- Blade hardness: 60–61 HRD (Rockwell hardness, C scale)
- Izumo Yasugi steel
Made in Japan