Bonsai-tools Japanese Hand Made Potted Tree Root Pruning Shears By Masakuni Ⅱ

Brand name: Masakuni (昌國)

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

Steel: Carbon Steel

Finish type: Black finish

Cutting edge length: 20mm

Total length: 370mmmm 

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

Weight: 1090g

Type of Bonsai Scissors: Special for pruning large roots of potted plants

Additional Information: Unused, the scissors have a little rust on the surface. The scissors came from a tool collector who bought some Masakuni bonsai tools about 30 years ago.

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.

Blacksmith Homepage (English):

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