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Black Masamune Tailor's Shears Compact and Fabric
Black Masamune Tailor's Shears Compact and Fabric
Black Masamune Tailor Shears for Fabric
Black Masamune Japanese Tailor's Shears Compact
"Black Masamune" Japanese Dressmaking Shears
"Black Masamune" Japanese Dressmaking Shears
Black Masamune Tailor's Shears Fabric 24cm
Black Masamune Tailor's Shears Compact 19cm
Black Masamune Tailor Shears for Fabric in Box
Black Masamune Japanese Dressmaking Shears
"Black Masamune" Dressmaking Shears
Black Masamune Japanese Dressmaking Shears

Black Masamune Tailor’s Shears

$142.00 – $152.00

Black Masamune Tailor’s Shears are made from highest quality blue paper (aogami) grade Hitachi Yasugi steel to last and to retain their sharpness. This special steel provides superior grip and cutting action on even the most delicate, light-weight fabrics.

Black Masamune Tailor’s Shears come in two sizes: 19cm (compact) and 24 cm (fabric) .  The “compact” shears, measuring 19 cm in total length, are easy to manoeuver for any type of dressmaking. Great for precision cutting such as for appliqué or quilting work. The 24cm fabric shears are perfect for working with larger pieces of cloth. If you only have room for one pair of dress-making scissors in your life, make it a pair of Black Masamune Tailor’s Shears! 

Please see detailed description below.

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SKU: YH Categories: Sewing Tools, Tailor Shears, Other, Gifts Tags: applique, artisan_product, banshu hamono, Blue paper, Dressmaker Shears, dressmaking shears, ergonomic, Fabric scissors, fashion design, made in japan, Made in ono, needlework, quilting, sashiko, Sewing tool, Tachi Basami, tailor's tool, Tailors shears
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Description

Tailor’s Shears Black Masamune are manufactured by Yoshioka Hamono. Although perhaps more famous now for their topiary shears, it was actually these dressmaking shears that initially put Yoshioka Hamono on the map in 1946, establishing themselves as masters of blades. Yoshioka Hamono is located in Ono, a region renowned for its steel forges and expertise in metal work. With a history dating back 1,200 years, the blacksmiths of Ono rival those of the northern Japanese city of Sanjo (Tsubame) in Niigata. Since 1946, Yoshioka Hamono have been producing a wide range of garden shears and tailors’ scissors. Their legendary curved topiary shears in particular have also earned them many enthusiastic fans all around the world.

Japanese scissors for sewing Professionals

Black Masamune Tailor’s Shears come in two sizes: 19cm (compact) and 24cm (fabric) . The “Compact” shears, measuring 19cm in total length, are nice and compact making them easy to manoeuver for any type of dressmaking. Great for precision cutting such as for appliqué or quilting work, if you are looking for that one pair of scissors to meet most of your domestic and professional dress-making needs, these compact scissors are fantastic. And it goes without saying that they make a great gift!

For cutting from bolts of fabric or larger pieces, the 24cm fabric shears are what you need. Even with delicate, light-weight fabrics such as silk, georgette or lace, you can rely on these scissors to cut effortlessly and straight.

for superior cutting experience

Black Masamune Tailor’s Shears are made from blue paper (aogami) grade Hitachi Yasugi Steel, one of the highest quality Japanese steels available. These hand forged tools are made  to last and to retain their sharpness for a long time. Although slightly less corrosion resistant than stainless steel, aogami steel gives you far better grip on materials, hence a much superior cutting experience. Only the most qualified craftsmen are able to work with aogami steel to produce blades such as these. Just one quick snip is enough for you to feel the difference.

shears for life

These shears are designed so that they can be sharpened if you ever feel the need for it.  They are made to last a lifetime if properly looked after. This longevity means that these traditionally crafted shears are great sustainable products – even more relevant and important now than ever before. Let us all get a decent pair and pass them on for generations.

history of Japanese tailor’s shears

These tailor’s shears are called “rasha” scissors in Japan.  The word “rasha” comes from “raxa”, derived from the old Portuguese word for “thick, coarse cloth”. Western-style scissors are believed to have been introduced to Japan in the mid 19th Century.  The Japanese adjusted the western scissors to suit their use, making them more compact, lighter and sharper.

Features
Material: blue paper (aogami) grade, Hitachi Yasugi steel
Compact and easy to manoeuver
Stylish matt black colour

Specifications
19cm (compact)
Width: 7.5cm
Weight: 130g
Blade Length (from the rivet): 7.3cm
Blade Thickness: 5mm
Colour: Matt Black

24cm (fabric)
Width: 8cm
Weight: 240g
Blade Length (from the rivet): 11.5cm
Blade Thickness: 5mm
Colour: Matt Black

Care Instructions
– Keep in a dry place
– Do not leave them wet
– Do not sharpen the back of the blades. The secret of Japanese scissors is in the back of the blades.
– To maintain the sharpness and if you are not using them for a while, say 6 months, we recommend you apply a drop of Japanese camellia seed oil around the rivet.  Open and close a few times and wipe off any excess oil.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery within 3 – 5 business days for Australian customers.
Free Shipping for over AUD$500.
We always do our best to dispatch orders on the same day, but this isn’t always possible.

International Shipping:

We ship to most international destinations.

North America and Asia: Economy from AUD$15 (approx. US$12)
Western Europe:  Economy from AUD$20 (approx. £12/€13)
For the rest of the world, please enquire.

Warranty & Returns

We offer a full refund for goods returned in original condition, at the customers cost, within 14 days.
All our tools (secateurs, scissors, shears and axes) are covered by a 2 year warranty.

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