7.75 INCH MASTER GRADE STAINLESS STEEL ASHINAGA SHEAR 200 MM (7 7/8 INCH) STAINLESS STEEL ASHINAGA HASAMI SHEAR The Ashinaga shear is one of the four types of shears specifically designed for bonsai styling.This is a multi purpose shear that is used for general trimming, pine candle removal, and small branch trimming. The stout design makes this the number one shear for bonsai design work Exclusive to Bonsai Vision and aimed at the discerning bonsai enthusiast, we are pleased to offer these master grade stainless steel bonsai tools. These tools are hand crafted and finished to prefection. With precision polishing and finishing these tools are razor sharp and are cold forged from Japanese tool grade stainless steel. We have designed these tools with comfort and ease of use in mind. With close to 30 years of growing and working on bonsai I understand the importance of quality tools that will hold their edge and feel like an extension of your hand. We feel so confident in the quality of our tools that we offer a 30-day money back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with the tools you may return them for a complete refund. We also have a 2 year limited warranty against any manufacturing defect. Because we are a direct importer from the factory we can offer these tools at wholesale pricing, saving you up to 50% over comparable quality tools. The proper tool will help you in completing the vision that you have for your bonsai. I have had the opportunity to employ the bonsai tools that you provided me for trial use. I find that they are superior to all other tools I have previously used. They have the combination of robust construction coupled with excellent fine blade-tip design. This allows a more flexible use of the tool. Flexibility saves time and in my capacity of Curator of Bonsai at the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture saving time translates into the ability to work more efficiently on the Clark Center Bonsai Collection.. Bob Hilvers When purchasing Bonsai Tools be aware of the great differences in the quality and functionality of the tools. If you plan on continuing with bonsai for years to come then you are better of spending a little more initially for your tools that will last a lifetime rather than purchasing a set of tools that will last no more than a year or two. Cheap tools are just that, they are not designed to last or perform the tasks of maintaining a bonsai that might last you for 30 or 40 years. You should purchase tools just once and with proper maintenance and care they will be something that will last your lifetime and beyond.