This pair of shears is surprisingly light for its size. Made of carbon steel, it has a good action – good enough to cut through finger-thick branches effortlessly. Suitable not only for heavy work, but also for cutting hedges and shrubs to shape.

The development of tools does not simply follow an abstract-functional principle, but is often linked to the entire worldview and self-image of an era or region. This is particularly evident in the tools of a completely different cultural sphere: the products of the ancient Japanese blacksmith's craft are much admired in our country, because they still live entirely from the deep historical and spiritual roots of pre-modern Japanese culture.