Okatsune Needle Nosed Picking Snips with sharp tapered blades for precise pruning and picking — Bugg

Okatsune Needle Nosed Picking Snips showing pointed blades for detailed pruning and trimming tasks — Bugg

Needle Nosed Picking Snips

Name: Needle Nosed Picking Snips
Brand: Okatsune
SKU: G-OKT-O304
Price: 34.90 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (25 reviews)

$34.90

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For the gardener who measures success in millimetres.

Meet the Needle Nosed Picking Snips—the precision instruments of the harvesting world. With 50mm needle-point blades, these are designed specifically for those high-stakes moments where you need to reach deep into tight spaces (thinning bunches of grapes, we’re looking at you) without disturbing the peace.

Crafted in Hiroshima by Okatsune, a name spoken in respectful tones by anyone who truly knows their steel. These aren't just "sharp"; they are the result of a precise quenching and tempering process perfected over 70 years, bringing the blades to a formidable 60 to 61 on the Rockwell C hardness scale. In short: they stay sharp long after others have given up.

The double-beveled edge ensures a clean, no-crush cut every time, while the lightweight build and easy spring action make repetitive tasks—like gathering vegetables or spending an afternoon on softwood propagation—feel like less of a chore and more of a ritual. Just a friendly reminder: keep these for the delicate work. Save the woody stems for your heavy-duty gear.

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Material & Care

Materials: High-carbon Japanese steel, perfected through a 70-year quenching and tempering process.
Care: Avoid using them on woody stems to prevent damage to the high-hardness edge. After use, wipe the blades clean of plant sap and store in a dry environment. To maintain their sharpness and easy spring action, apply a light coat of oil to the blades and pivot point periodically.

Specifications

Blade Length: 50mm
Hardness: 60 to 61 on the Rockwell C scale.
Edge Type: Double-beveled needle-point blades.
Origin: Crafted in Hiroshima, Japan.
Best For: Harvesting vegetables, thinning grapes, and delicate softwood propagation.

Reviews

“I wish I had discovered this years ago. Made the perfect gift for the man who ‘has it all’. Beautifully crafted, I was pleasantly surprised how heavy and sharp it was. Would buy again.”

“I love the easy access both sides, the height was sufficient to grown runner beans on a tall mesh frame and it’s very easy to put together but may need two people to lift the net over the framework. Just love it.”

“I have one and it is a game changer. Enough pockets to totally fit all the tools I wanted to carry. It's great to have them all in one handy place when I'm working in the garden instead of floating around in the bottom of the wheelbarrow.”

“Where has this tool been all my life? It is awesome, works brilliantly, even with older dried out flax. Literally like a hot knife through butter."

Needle Nosed Picking Snips