{"product_id":"terazaki-hamono-tsume-nigiri-scissors","title":"Terazaki Hamono Tsume Hand-Forged Nigiri Scissors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese grip scissors forged entirely by hand in the fire by Kenshi Terasaki, one of very few smiths still using the sohizukuri method.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Japanese grip (nigiri) scissors are machine-made from bought-in composite steel. These are not. Kenshi Terasaki of Terazaki Hamono heats iron and steel to about 1,000 °C and hammers them together himself, then forms the whole pair, its thickness, shape, spring and grip, with a single hammer and no mold. This “total fire construction” is difficult and inefficient and produces many failures, but it allows a level of detail in spring strength, comfort and balance that a factory cannot match. Tsume, the “claw” shape, has a short blade that is very easy to handle. With care, grip scissors like these last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terazaki Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenshi Terasaki, Hyogo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsume (claw) grip scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nigiri (grip) scissors, short blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sohizukuri (total fire construction): iron and steel forge-welded at about 1,000 °C and shaped by hand without a mold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop town:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ono, Hyogo, a historic center of Japanese scissor making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenshi line, made in four blade shapes (Tsume, Naga-ha, Naga-ha Katamaru, Saki-boso); this is Tsume, the claw blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only a handful of smiths still make nigiri scissors by total-fire forging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e TH-Tsume-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged by hand by Kenshi Terasaki in Hyogo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSohizukuri: iron and steel joined in the fire, no mold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsume (claw) shape with a short, easy-handling blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-opening nigiri grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to last a lifetime with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnipping thread in sewing, embroidery, quilting and kimono work; fine craft and hobby cutting; Japanese confectionery work. A collector-worthy gift for makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting paper, card or heavy fabric in long runs: it is a short snipping tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-in-a-drawer use without care: carbon steel should be kept dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone expecting factory-perfect uniformity: each pair is hand-forged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Japanese craft objects like this one earn their place by being used every day. Terazaki Hamono is the workshop of blacksmith Kenshi Terasaki in Hyogo. He forges grip scissors by sohizukuri, “total fire construction”: iron and steel are heated to about 1,000 °C and hammered together by hand, without a mold, so that thickness, shape, spring and grip are all set by the smith. Kenshi Terasaki was born in Kumamoto and worked an ordinary job until, at 36, he moved to Hyogo to train under a master in this nearly vanished technique. He later opened his own small workshop ten minutes from his mentor’s, where he shapes each pair by feel to within 0.1 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blades clean and dry after each use, add a drop of oil now and then, and store them in a dry place; do not drop them on hard floors (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are nigiri scissors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese grip scissors: you squeeze them in the palm and the steel spring opens them again, ideal for quick, precise snips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does “tsume” mean for these scissors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt means claw: the tsume shape has a short blade that is very easy to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow are the Terazaki scissors made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy sohizukuri, or total fire construction: iron and steel are heated to about 1,000 °C, hammered together and shaped by hand without a mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the Terazaki Tsume scissors used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSewing and embroidery thread, crafts and hobbies; grip scissors are also used by makers of Japanese sweets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long will the Terazaki scissors last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrip scissors like these can be used for a lifetime if you care for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for the Terazaki scissors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe them dry after use, oil them occasionally and store them dry (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects, stylists and hospitality buyers can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on Terazaki Hamono and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and help sourcing in quantity. Applying takes about three minutes, and our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. 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