Japanese Kiyozuru 601 Ashinaga Shear

A precision Japanese shear fine garden work

The Kiyozuru 601 Ashinaga Shear is a beautifully crafted Japanese cutting tool designed for work that demands accuracy and control. Forged in Japan from premium steel, it brings together the precision of traditional Japanese blade-making with an ergonomic design that makes intricate cutting feel effortless. Whether you are tending a bonsai, arranging native flowers, or making the fine, detailed cuts that Australian natives respond best to, this shear is built for the task.

Premium forged steel blades

The blades are forged from premium Japanese steel, delivering exceptional sharpness, strength and corrosion resistance in a single lightweight tool. Forging aligns the grain of the steel to produce a blade that holds its edge through sustained use and resists the kind of wear that cast alternatives cannot. 

For Australian gardeners working with natives, the fine blade profile makes this shear particularly well suited to the delicate pruning cuts that plants such as wax flowers, native daisies and ornamental banksias benefit from; detailed work where a larger cutting tool would be too clumsy and imprecise.

Designed for precision and versatility

At 160mm in total length, the Kiyozuru 601 strikes an ideal balance between control and reach. The slim 12mm width and 5mm thickness keep the tool light and manoeuvrable, while the ergonomic handles provide a secure, comfortable grip through extended sessions of fine work. The seamless cutting motion makes it equally at home in the bonsai studio, the ikebana arrangement, and the garden.

Why you'll love it

• Premium forged Japanese steel for exceptional sharpness and long-lasting performance
• Corrosion-resistant blades suited to regular garden and studio use
• Ergonomic black handles for a comfortable, controlled grip
• Fine blade profile ideal for bonsai, ikebana, and detailed pruning of Australian natives
• Lightweight and precise at just 160mm total length
• Crafted in Japan to exacting standards

Uses in the garden and studio

• Bonsai pruning and shaping
• Ikebana and flower arranging
• Fine pruning of Australian native flowers and ornamental plantings
• Deadheading and trimming delicate stems
• Detail work in established garden beds and containers

Materials and finish

• Blades: premium forged Japanese steel, corrosion resistant
• Handles: black ergonomic grip

Details

• Total length: 160mm
• Thickness: 5mm
• Width: 12mm
• Place of origin: Made in Japan

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About Sakagen

Sakagen is a renowned Japanese manufacturer of professional-grade tools, established in 1903 and celebrated for its craftsmanship in Ikebana, bonsai and general floristry. Each tool is forged in Japan using high-quality steel and ergonomic designs, reflecting a deep respect for precision artistry.