Description

Featuring the Industry-First Symmetrical Single-Bevel Pointed Blade Design

Fine pruning often means working deep inside dense foliage, where visibility is limited and larger secateurs feel too bulky.

Developed by Japanese blade specialist Yoshioka Hamono, the Kuroco Pointed Tip Garden Scissors combine the precision of fine garden snips with the cutting capacity needed for thicker fresh stems.

At the heart of the design is an industry-first symmetrical single-bevel pointed blade. It delivers cleaner, more controlled cuts while increasing cutting capacity from approximately 5mm to up to 10mm—without increasing the size or weight of the tool.

Premium Japanese stainless steel keeps the blades sharp and resists corrosion, delivering reliable performance in wet garden conditions.

A compact, professional tool made for gardeners who value precision, efficiency and tools built to last.

One Tool. More Jobs.

Most fine garden scissors perform beautifully on soft stems but quickly reach their limit once growth becomes thicker.

The Kuroco was created to bridge that gap.

Its innovative blade design allows one compact tool to handle delicate pruning, deadheading and harvesting, while also cutting fresh stems up to approximately 10mm. Instead of constantly switching between scissors and secateurs, you can simply keep working.

The slim pointed blades also make it easier to reach deep inside shrubs and crowded plants, giving you a clear view of the cutting point while protecting surrounding growth.

Made for Australian Gardens

Australian gardens are often wet, humid and demanding on cutting tools.

That’s why the Kuroco uses SUS1K6 Japanese stainless steel, developed specifically for edged tools. It offers an excellent balance of sharpness, durability and corrosion resistance, requiring less maintenance while continuing to perform season after season.

Whether you’re maintaining roses, harvesting herbs or shaping ornamental plants, the Kuroco is designed to become the pair of scissors you reach for every day.

Crafted by Yoshioka Hamono

For generations, Japanese garden scissors have changed very little.

Rather than simply refining an existing design, Yoshioka Hamono rethought the blade itself.

The result is an innovative cutting geometry that combines exceptional precision with surprising cutting power in a beautifully balanced 180mm tool.

This blade innovation was recognised with the Master Craftsmanship Award at the Tokyo International Gift Show 2025, selected from more than 2,700 exhibitors.

Built to Last

Like every professional tool from Yoshioka Hamono, the Kuroco is designed to stay in service for many years.

Its simplified all-metal construction reduces unnecessary components, while replacement parts and repair services help extend its working life long after ordinary garden scissors would have been discarded.

It’s a philosophy we believe in at Shokunin Store. Buy well. Buy once.

Specifications

• Overall Length: 180–188mm
• Blade Length: 62mm
• Weight: 150g
• Cutting Capacity: Up to 10mm (fresh growth)
• Made in Japan

Care

• Simply wipe the blades clean after use, dry thoroughly and apply a light coat of camellia oil from time to time.
• For thicker dry branches or wire, we recommend using secateurs designed for heavier work.

• Sharpening and repair services are available through Shokunin Store.

Why Buy from Shokunin Store?

We work directly with Japan’s finest artisan makers to bring exceptional garden tools to Australian gardeners.

Every product is chosen for its craftsmanship, repairability and long-term performance—not because it’s mass produced.

When you invest in a Shokunin Store tool, you’re choosing something designed to be used, maintained and enjoyed for many years.