Secateurs Toyama Hamono T-531

The T-531 is Toyama Hamono's classic all-round secateurs. The model is sleek but powerful, made of stainless steel. Each secateur is forged and ground by hand. The result is a secateur of exceptional quality that can handle branches with a diameter of up to 10 mm. The handle is colored by heating in an oven, completely without chemicals, which gives each tool its own, unique character.

TOYAMA HAMOTO: Toyama Hamono is a family-owned blacksmith shop in Sanjo, Niigata, with roots in the Japanese blacksmithing tradition that took shape during the Edo period . Since 1861, they have been making secateurs, shears and cutting tools using the same techniques used to forge Japanese samurai swords. Today, the company has taken the step into modern product development, with award-winning tools that have been praised for both function and form, and Toyama Hamono secateurs are now used by gardeners all over the world.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Always wipe the tool clean and dry after use, and oil the steel with knife or sewing machine oil when storing the secateurs for the season. If you want to sharpen the blade yourself – use a whetstone and sharpening tools designed for secateurs. Please note that it is only intended for plants and that improper use can damage the tool. Do not use to cut steel wire, bamboo sticks or very hard wood.

SHARPENING: Clean the blade from dirt and rust, sharpen at the right angle with a soaked grindstone, dry thoroughly and apply a thin layer of oil to the joints and hinges. Store dry for best service life. Always wipe the tool clean and dry after use, and feel free to oil the steel with knife or sewing machine oil when storing the secateurs for the season.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION T-531: Stainless steel. Total length: 165 mm. Weight: 180 g
Blade length: 50 mm. Maximum capacity: Fresh wood up to approximately 10 mm in diameter.