Gardening Tools
Love spending time in the garden? Then you’ll love the precision, comfort, and durability of Japanese garden tools. Whether you're shaping bonsai, pruning grapevines, or trimming fruit trees, these tools are made to feel just right in your hand and stay sharp season after season. From hand-forged pruning shears to delicate bonsai scissors, every piece is designed for clean cuts and easy handling. A solid choice for anyone who wants reliable tools that make gardening more enjoyable.
Garden tools - FAQ
Japanese garden tools are known for their exceptional sharpness, precision, and craftsmanship. Made from high-quality Japanese steel and designed with ergonomics in mind, they offer cleaner cuts, better control, and long-lasting performance compared to many mass-produced alternatives.
It depends on what you’re pruning. For detailed tasks like shaping bonsai or trimming small branches, Kiribashi or bud shears are ideal. If you’re working on thicker, woody stems, go for anvil-style shears. For leafy hedges and topiary work, trimming shears will give you clean, precise cuts.
They're great for anyone who values precision, durability, and craftsmanship. Whether you're a home gardener, bonsai enthusiast, or professional landscaper, these tools offer superior performance and timeless design.
Yes! While they're favored by professionals, Japanese shears are also great for beginners. Their sharpness and ease of use make gardening more enjoyable, and they often require less effort compared to standard tools. Just choose the right type for your tasks and get started.
Anvil shears have a single sharp blade that cuts against a flat surface, making them ideal for thick, dry branches. Bud shears are smaller and more nimble, perfect for snipping off new shoots or thinning delicate growth.
To keep your tools in great shape: wipe the blades clean after each use, sharpen them regularly with a whetstone or sharpening tool, apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust, store them in a dry place, ideally in a tool wrap or box.
To maintain sharpness and efficiency, we recommend regular sharpening – preferably with a Japanese sharpening stone with a grit of 1000. This will extend the tool's lifespan and make your work easier. You can find sharpening tools here.
Yes—Japanese pruning shears are excellent for maintaining fruit trees and grapevines. Look for shears with a slightly stronger build if you're regularly cutting thicker, woody stems, and always ensure your blades are sharp for clean, healthy cuts.
Yes, they’re great for daily use. Despite their traditional design, they’re made for performance and comfort – perfect for anything from trimming flowers to maintaining shrubs and vines.
Yes, all our garden tools are hand-forged in Japan by skilled craftsmen using traditional techniques. Each piece reflects generations of knowledge and attention to detail.
Yes, we offer worldwide shipping, and all our products are carefully packed to arrive safely at your doorstep, wherever you are. Learn more about shipping and returns.