{"product_id":"hedge-shears-201","title":"Hedge Shears 201","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor those who treat topiary like high art and a shaggy hedge like a personal affront, meet the Kamaki 201.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the shears for the precision-obsessed. With short wooden handles and a compact, lightweight 500g build, they offer the kind of maneuverability that makes shaping boxwood feel less like a chore and more like a surgical procedure. Whether you're tidying the lawn edges or finessing a feature tree, these give you the control that longer, clunkier shears simply can’t match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in Hyogo, Japan, by a manufacturer that’s been perfecting the art since 1876, the 201s carry over a century of steel-working heritage. They’re light enough for a marathon trimming session without the arm fatigue, but don’t let the weight fool you—the cutting power is serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.201\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 485 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e A nimble 500g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality stainless steel blades with classic wooden handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRules of Engagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese steel is famously hard and incredibly sharp, which means it demands a certain level of respect. To keep that edge pristine, avoid wire, metal, stone, or plastic. When tackling branches, cut diagonally to work with the fibres, and always use the base of the blades for the heavier stuff. No twisting, please—it’s a precision tool, not a crowbar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maintenance Ritual:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo keep these performing at their peak, treat them to a regular clean with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/tools-accessories\/clean-mate\/?searchid=0\u0026amp;search_query=clean+mate\"\u003eClean Mate\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/tools\/rust-eraser\/\"\u003eRust Eraser\u003c\/a\u003e. A quick sharpen with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/tools\/sharpening-stone-1000\/?searchid=1244282\u0026amp;search_query=%231000+grit+stone\"\u003e#1000 grit stone\u003c\/a\u003e and a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/tool-accessories\/camellia-oil\/?searchid=1244286\u0026amp;search_query=camelia+oil\"\u003eCamellia Oil\u003c\/a\u003e will keep the steel happy and the rust at bay. Remember: as Japanese steel gets sharper, it can become more brittle. Treat them well, and they’ll return the favour for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kamaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552355180914,"sku":"G-ELE-KAM-201","price":88.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/kamaki-default-title-hedge-shears-201-53097394635122.jpg?v=1779020222","url":"https:\/\/bugg.co.nz\/products\/hedge-shears-201","provider":"Bugg ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}