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Kuroshi Ring Pruners
A Japanese thin black-blade pruner, designed for bonsai and ikebana.
59,00€
Sélectionné au Japon par Léonard
Plus que 3 en stock, expédié depuis la France
Livraison offerte en France
Expédié sous 1 à 2 jours ouvrés
Retours sous 30 jours
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Product description
The action
Slipping between branches for cuts that require precision—fine stems, bonsai twigs, ikebana arrangements—rather than force.
Why it's different
A short, tapered blade designed for control rather than force; the fine tip slips between branches without damaging surrounding growth. Its matte black finish, achieved through a traditional steel treatment, protects it from corrosion while giving it the understated character typical of Japanese workshop tools.
Why this pruner rather than a standard garden maintenance model
This is a tool for those who work closely with the plant, gesture by gesture, rather than for routine garden maintenance. The ring handle conforms to the hand, reducing fatigue during long pruning sessions.
Why I chose it
“What drew me to this pruner is its straightforwardness. It looks exactly like what it is: a working tool, without any attempt to make it more sophisticated than it needs to be. I really love this Japanese aesthetic where function can become the form itself. It is an object you choose for its efficiency, but whose simplicity eventually becomes aesthetic as well.”
You'll love it if
- you practice bonsai or ikebana and need precision rather than force
- you are looking for a tool for long pruning sessions without fatigue
- you prefer an understated finish over a shiny tool
It's probably not for you if
- you are looking for a pruner for thick branches or routine garden maintenance
- the specific workshop or region of manufacture is not confirmed for this piece and that matters to you
In practice
Steel with a matte black finish, short tapered blade, ring handle, length approx. 18 cm. Wipe the blade after use; the matte black finish already offers good protection against corrosion, so minimal maintenance is sufficient.
An object designed to last
The matte black finish provides lasting protection against corrosion, ensuring minimal maintenance over the years.
Craft and know-how
The action
Slipping between branches for cuts that require precision—fine stems, bonsai twigs, ikebana arrangements—rather than force.
Why it's different
A short, tapered blade designed for control rather than force; the fine tip slips between branches without damaging surrounding growth. Its matte black finish, achieved through a traditional steel treatment, protects it from corrosion while giving it the understated character typical of Japanese workshop tools.
Why this pruner rather than a standard garden maintenance model
This is a tool for those who work closely with the plant, gesture by gesture, rather than for routine garden maintenance. The ring handle conforms to the hand, reducing fatigue during long pruning sessions.
About this object
Léonard's pick
Why I chose it
“What drew me to this pruner is its straightforwardness. It looks exactly like what it is: a working tool, without any attempt to make it more sophisticated than it needs to be. I really love this Japanese aesthetic where function can become the form itself. It is an object you choose for its efficiency, but whose simplicity eventually becomes aesthetic as well.”
Is it right for you?
You'll love it if
- you practice bonsai or ikebana and need precision rather than force
- you are looking for a tool for long pruning sessions without fatigue
- you prefer an understated finish over a shiny tool
It's probably not for you if
- you are looking for a pruner for thick branches or routine garden maintenance
- the specific workshop or region of manufacture is not confirmed for this piece and that matters to you
Features and care
In practice
Steel with a matte black finish, short tapered blade, ring handle, length approx. 18 cm. Wipe the blade after use; the matte black finish already offers good protection against corrosion, so minimal maintenance is sufficient.
An object designed to last
The matte black finish provides lasting protection against corrosion, ensuring minimal maintenance over the years.
Delivery and returns
Fast delivery
All our products are carefully stored in Paris and shipped within 1 to 2 business days.
Your order usually arrives within 48 hours in metropolitan France (Colissimo). Free shipping from €50.
No customs fees, no long wait: you enjoy Japanese quality with the speed of a local delivery.
30-day returns
You have 30 days from receipt to return an item. This period includes the 14-day legal withdrawal period.
For returns after 14 days, the item must be unused, unwashed, and in its original packaging. Return shipping costs are your responsibility, unless there is a defect or an error on our part.
Returns are to be arranged by email at leonard@dogou.fr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are these shears designed for?
For cuts that call for precision: thin stems, bonsai twigs or ikebana arrangements.
Where does the matte black finish of the blade come from?
From a traditional steel treatment that protects it from corrosion while giving it this understated look.
How do I look after them?
Wipe them after each use, store them in a dry place and sharpen them regularly to keep the cut.
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