Karikomi Shears

For the gardener who treats their hedges like a Renaissance sculpture, meet the Tobisho Karikomi Shears. Hand-forged in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, these aren’t just tools—they’re an invitation to take your topiary obsession to a dangerously professional level.

The secret is in the Yasuki Aogami steel blades. They feature a subtle curve, purpose-built for dancing around the undulating contours of cloud-pruned masterpieces and perfecting your box balls. The edge is exceptionally sharp, providing a finish so polished it’s basically a flex. We’re talking clean, surgical cuts that make the whole business of large-scale yew trimming feel considerably more satisfying.

At a nimble 690g, they offer the perfect balance of strength and lightness. The 70.5cm magnolia handles provide the reach you need for those ambitious shapes without the unnecessary bulk. A word for the truly devoted: these are instruments of finesse, not leverage. Let that world-class steel do the heavy lifting and keep them away from the chunky, woody branches. Treat them with the respect they deserve, and they’ll be your shaping companion for life.

Comes with a vegetable-tanned leather sheath, because tools this good deserve a proper outfit.

Hand-forged in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan