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.
Very easy to use. The blades are exceptionally sharp and make a clean cut. I would definitely like to purchase another pair of scissors from you again.
— Ayaka SuetsuguJuly 24, 2025
They open and close smoothly and snip branches cleanly, which helps my flower arrangements (ikebana) last much longer.
— Hiroe ImaiJune 27, 2025
This is a flawless product—it's very comfortable to hold and has an excellent cutting edge. The after-sales service is also perfect, so I can continue to use them with peace of mind.
Whether you use spring-loaded pruning shears, pruning snips, bonsai shears, ikebana scissors, or Okubo shears, Japanese forged tools are made for clean, controlled cutting. With a few steady habits—keeping blades clean, dry, and lightly protected—they tend to stay at their...
If you are starting bonsai, you may ask a simple question: “Why can’t I just use regular garden shears or household scissors?” At a glance, any cutting tool may seem fine. But bonsai work often happens in tight, crowded spaces—between...
Beyond the Hardware-Store Pruner Most gardeners begin with one pair of spring-loaded shears and use them for everything. It is practical, and it works. In Japanese toolmaking, the approach is different. From the beginning, tools were shaped for one job...
