{"product_id":"toyama-hamono-t1-okubo-shirogami-garden-scissors","title":"Toyama Hamono T1 Okubo Garden Scissors, Shirogami Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight traditional Okubo garden scissors forged from YSS Shirogami, a high-purity carbon steel that takes a keen edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T1 is hand-forged by Toyama Hamono in Sanjo, Japan, where the company has made shears since 1861. The blade has a sharp, knife-like edge for clean cuts on pruning plants and everyday garden tasks. The traditional Okubo shape is light and easy to handle across a wide range of garden jobs. Every pair is finished by hand, one at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toyama Hamono (Sanjo, Niigata, Japan; founded 1861)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e T1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden scissors (Okubo style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-forged YSS Shirogami, a high-purity carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Okubo loop handles, blackened by heat treatment instead of paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.9″ (approx. 200 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.6″ (approx. 65 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.6 oz (approx. 215 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip: up to approx. 3 mm (1\/8″); near the pivot: up to approx. 8 mm (5\/16″); live wood and plant stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pruning plants and everyday garden tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pair finished and adjusted by hand\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 T1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged YSS Shirogami carbon steel blade with a knife-like edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Okubo loop handles, blackened by heat treatment instead of paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuts up to approx. 8 mm (5\/16″) near the pivot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade contact, pivot and balance adjusted by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardeners who want one high-quality pair for pruning plants and everyday garden tasks. A traditional Japanese form for gardeners and arrangers who value feel and control. Compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/toyama-hamono-t8-warabi-ikebana-floral-shears\"\u003eToyama Hamono T8 Warabi Ikebana Floral Shears\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire, plastic, artificial flowers, very dry wood, bamboo or frozen branches: it is made only for live plant material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick branches: it cuts up to about 8 mm; use loppers or a saw for heavier wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who won’t wipe a tool dry after use: carbon steel needs drying and a little oil to stay rust-free (see the stainless T513, T526 and T527).\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 we look for tools that earn a place in the house as well as the garden. Toyama Hamono was founded in 1861 in Sanjo, Niigata, a city with a long tradition of metalworking, and still forges its shears by the traditional tanzo method. Its work has been recognized with the Good Design Award and as Sustainable Garden Product of the Show at the 2023 Melbourne International Flower \u0026amp; Garden Show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore your shears indoors, away from moisture. After use, wipe the blades with a soft, dry cloth to remove soil and sap; if they get wet, dry them as soon as possible. A little light multipurpose or mineral oil on a cloth, wiped over the blades, prevents rust and keeps the action smooth. Toyama Hamono’s R3 rust eraser removes built-up dirt and rust, and the R2 slim whetstone keeps the edge sharp. Keep the edge sharp with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/toyama-hamono-r2-slim-shear-sharpening-stone\"\u003eToyama Hamono R2 Slim Shear Sharpening Stone, #320\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow thick a stem can the T1 Okubo scissors cut?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to approx. 3 mm (1\/8″) at the tip and approx. 8 mm (5\/16″) near the pivot, on live wood and plant stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the T1 Okubo scissors carbon steel or stainless?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarbon steel: YSS Shirogami. YSS Shirogami is a high-purity carbon steel used in premium cutting tools; it is easy to sharpen and takes a very keen edge, and like all carbon steel it needs to be kept dry and lightly oiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I keep the T1 Okubo scissors from rusting?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe it dry after every use, store it indoors and give the blades a light film of oil now and then (details under durability and care above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat shouldn’t I cut with the T1 Okubo scissors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnything other than live plants. Very dry wood, bamboo and frozen branches can damage the blades, and it should never be used on wire, plastic or artificial flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I sharpen the T1 Okubo scissors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the R2 sharpening stone: it sharpens shears without taking them apart. Clean the blades first with the R3 rust eraser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow fast does the T1 Okubo scissors ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior and garden designers, architects, contractors and builders can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on Toyama Hamono and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs and finish swatches. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Buying several pairs for a landscaping crew, a florist studio or client gifts? Contact us with models and quantities and we’ll confirm availability and lead time.\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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