Bonsai-basami Japanese Specially Made Trimming Shears By Masakuni Ⅱ - #102

Brand name: Masakuni (昌國)

Smith name: Masakuni Ⅱ ( 川澄寬二 1923~2002)

Steel: Carbon Steel

Finish type: Special black polished finish

Cutting edge length: 50mm

Total length: 190mm 

Manufacture Era: around 1990s (according to collector’s memory)

Weight: 103g

Type of Bonsai Scissors: Long handle Sentei-basami for Bonsai (盆栽剪定鋏)

Additional Information: Unused, in good condition. The scissors came from a tool collector who bought some Masakuni bonsai tools about 30 years ago. The original box was lost by the previous owner, the current one is a replacement.

Masakuni Blacksmith Shop is located in Kawaguchi City, Saitama. It was founded by the first generation Kawasumi Masakuni (川澄昌國, 1880~1950). The first Masakuni was also the creator of the first bonsai scissors in Japan. The bonsai scissors  he developed are Sentei-basami No.1 and are still in production by his descendants. The second generation masakuni's real name is Kawasumi Kanji (川澄寬二, 1923~2002). He was awarded the Yellow Ribbon Medal in 1994 for his research and development into scissors. To commemorate this award, he opened the "Masakunirikikoshoguhamono" Museum introducing knives (tools). The third generation Masakuni (Kawasumi Hirokuni/川澄寬國, 1950~) currently serves as the director of the museum.

Positioning and introduction of this pair of scissors on the homepage:" Highest quality super finished shears, specially made for professionals and advanced amateurs. Highest quality super finished Trimming Shears with long handle.“

Blacksmith Homepage (English):

http://www.masakuni.com/index.htm