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When it comes to Japanese craftsmanship, knives often get all the glory. But in the city of Sakai, where traditional metalwork goes back centuries, there is one man who has built his legacy on something a little different. Master blacksmith Yasuhiro Hirakawa is the only traditional scissor maker left in Japan. Using ancient methods, Hirakawa’s legendary scissors can take four times longer to forge than a traditional knife. To buy one of his creations can set you back a hefty amount—his most expensive pair of scissors cost $35,000. For bonsai craftsmen like Masakazu Yoshikawa, however, it’s a small price to pay for the chance to work with the highest quality tools.

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Jun 05, 2019 · samstave on The cutting-edge of cutting: How Japanese scissors have evolved (2018)

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Making $35,000 Bonsai Scissors

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Sep 21, 2018 · 18 points, 4 comments · submitted by atomical

⬐ accrual
Nicely done video and editing. It left me wanting to learn more about what makes these scissors so great beyond their gorgeous handcrafted nature. For example, the hardness, finish, sharpening, technique, etc.

⬐ erikpukinskis
If anyone wants to understand how Bonsai works, I have been really enjoying Nigel’s Saunders “Bonsai Zone” videos for almost a year now: https://youtu.be/T_ifeQSazPo
He does a great showing basic maintenance and explaining what he’s thinking before he does it.
It’s actually quite simpler than I expected. Just letting the trees grow and pruning them regularly, so forks only extend one unit or so before branching again. And removing “meaningless” growth. And using very well drained soil to maximize how much air and water the trees get.
I have just started my first Bonsai after many months of watching Nigel. I’m enjoying it a lot! I look forward to having a few more trees so I am busier. With one tree it’s mostly just watering and waiting.

⬐ atomical
How do you feel about the effort put into the tools used to cut Bonzai?

⬐ erikpukinskis
I think it's healthy for people to work hard to do things at the uppermost of their capability. And it's wonderful for someone with means to support someone who is doing that.
It's certainly not necessary for healthy trees. It's a group of artists supporting each other's art.

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