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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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Close-up of Japanese garden shears showing a traditional kashime rivet pivot beside a bolt-and-nut pivot.

How to Adjust the Pivot on Japanese Garden Shears

A Practical Guide to Kashime Rivets and Bolt-and-Nut Pivots By Hidenobu Toyama, CEO & Fifth-Generation Head of Toyama Hamono When a pair of shears stops cutting cleanly, sharpening is not always the first answer. Wear at the pivot can create...

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Why We Rethought the Pruning Shear Handle

Why We Rethought the Pruning Shear Handle

The Story Behind Toyama Hamono's Ergonomic Grips By Hidenobu Toyama, CEO & Fifth-Generation Head of Toyama Hamono For most of our history, the answer to "how do we make a better pair of shears?" was found in the blade. The...

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Japanese Garden Shear Types: Okubo, Type A & Type B

Japanese Garden Shear Types: Okubo, Type A & Type B

By Hidenobu Toyama Japanese shear type names come from several different sources: a region (Tsushima, Tsugaru), a way of making the tool (Type A, Type B), a physical form, or a name whose origin remains uncertain (Okubo). They are not...

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