A Legacy of Craftsmanship Since 1861

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For generations, the Toyama family has dedicated itself to the art of blade making. Combining traditional techniques with modern innovation, we create tools that are not just functional, but a joy to use. Discover our story of passion and precision.

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Forged High Carbon Steel or Stainless

Sensual Sharpness. An Overwhelming Cut.

High Carbon Steel

Maintenance-free. Forged-blade performance.

Stainless Steel

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Visitors browsing Toyama Hamono pruning shears and gardening tools at the crowded Planters Market x SGF 2026 marketplace.

Putting Japanese Garden Tools into People's Hands in Singapore — Planters Market x SGF 2026 Exhibition Report

Toyama Hamono has exhibited at Planters Market, a plant event in Singapore, every year since 2023. Our reason for exhibiting is simple. It is because we can hand our tools directly to the people who actually use them. Growers, collectors,...

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Holding the Toyama Hamono T4-3 bonsai shears—note the index finger extended outside the loop.

How to Hold Springless Traditional Japanese Garden Shears

Most modern pruning shears have a spring. You close them, and the spring opens the blades again. Traditional Japanese garden shears do not work that way. I exhibit at trade shows overseas, and when customers pick up our traditional shears...

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How to Use Japanese Pruning Shears and Garden Snips

How to Use Japanese Pruning Shears and Garden Snips

A good pair of shears should feel secure and balanced in the hand. When the tool, the material, and your grip are properly matched, the cut feels controlled and less effort is wasted. This guide covers two types of spring-loaded...

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