{"title":"Ken-Katabami","description":"\u003cp\u003eKen-Katabami make precise Japanese cutting tools: secateurs, flower snips and hori hori knives with the kind of edge that makes you invent pruning jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall workshop, serious blades.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pruning-saw-210mm","title":"Pruning Saw 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA masterpiece of Japanese engineering for the gardener who knows their way around a branch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a specific kind of satisfaction that comes from a clean cut, and this 210mm pruning saw is here to provide it. Crafted in Japan from high-grade steel, it features a blade that has been impact-hardened for the kind of sharpness and durability that borders on the obsessive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike your standard hardware store find, this is a “pull saw.” By cutting on the pull stroke, the blade can be thinner and more efficient, resulting in a cleaner edge that your trees will actually thank you for. The varnished, pistol-shaped wooden handle offers a grip so comfortable you’ll be looking for extra things to prune just to keep using it. It even comes with its own wooden sheath for safe, elegant passage through the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Golden Rules of the Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pull:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the saw do the work on the pull stroke. No twisting, no uneven pressure—just pure, efficient motion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut diagonally across the branch to follow the fibres. For the heavy lifting, use the base of the blade rather than the tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Respect:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is for live wood only. Keep it far away from wire, metal, stone, or plastic unless you want to break our hearts (and the steel).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ken-Katabami","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552354918770,"sku":"G-ELE-153334","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/elephant-tools-default-title-pruning-saw-210mm-53097393946994.jpg?v=1779020669"},{"product_id":"folding-pruning-saw-210-large-teeth","title":"Folding Pruning Saw 210 - Large Teeth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a specific kind of satisfaction that comes from a perfectly clean cut—not a ragged, hacked-at branch, but a surgical, intentional removal. If you’re the type who treats your pruning like a ritual, this is your new favorite companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Folding Pruning Saw 210. This isn’t your average hardware store find; it’s a Japanese-made masterpiece designed for the pull-stroke. Why pull? Because it allows for a thinner, more efficient blade that stays straighter and leaves a cleaner edge. It’s smarter, not harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardened steel blade is impact-hardened for sharpness that borders on obsessive, paired with a varnished cherry wood handle that sits in the hand with proper, old-school comfort. When you’re done playing sculptor, the blade folds away with a safety lock, making it safe for pockets and tool bags alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e A featherweight 120g—all the power, none of the bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reach:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480mm total length, with a 210mm blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Teeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the Large Teeth version, built for moving through live wood with impressive speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardened steel blade with a classic wooden handle. Made in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Etiquette:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJapanese steel is a high-performance material. To keep that edge surgical, avoid wire, metal, stone, or plastic. Work diagonally across the branch to follow the fibers, and for the heavier stuff, let the base of the blade do the heavy lifting rather than the tip. No twisting—just smooth, rhythmic pulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Aftercare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA tool this good deserves a little devotion. Clear away the resin and garden gunk with a bit of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/tool-accessories\/crean-mate\/\"\u003eCrean Mate\u003c\/a\u003e and water. Once dry, a quick wipe with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/tool-accessories\/camellia-oil\/\"\u003eCamellia Oil\u003c\/a\u003e will keep the steel pristine and ready for your next session in the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ken-Katabami","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552354951538,"sku":"G-ELE-153332","price":42.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/elephant-tools-default-title-folding-pruning-saw-210-large-teeth-53097394143602.jpg?v=1779020750"},{"product_id":"folding-pruning-saw-210-fine-teeth","title":"Folding Pruning Saw 210 - Fine Teeth","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe precision cut.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pruning saw for the perfectionists. 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This is tough, durable stuff that holds an edge long after the cheap alternatives have given up the ghost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Dainty\" model arrives in an elegant charcoal box, featuring the Ken-Katabami logo—a \"sword\" and \"wood sorrel.\" It’s a symbol of resilience and endurance in Japanese culture, which is fitting for a tool designed to last you a lifetime of Saturday afternoons. No holster required; these are made for on-the-go precision.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBugg’s Guide to Sharpness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnow your limits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese steel is incredibly hard and sharp, which also means it’s brittle. Never use these on wire, metal, stone, or plastic unless you want a very expensive paperweight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always cut diagonally across stems. 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For the gardener who treats pruning like a sacred ritual, these are your new obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from a collaboration between Japan’s heavyweights of tool manufacturing—Miki, Hyogo, and Sanjo, Niigata—these are handmade by artisans at a legendary manufacturer that’s been perfecting the craft since 1939. We’re talking S55C steel: a high-strength alloy known for its durability, resistance to wear, and an unapologetic edge that stays sharper for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve got larger hands and a long to-do list, these are about to become your favourite companion. The ergonomic design ensures that even during marathon sessions in the garden, you have total control without the strain. 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