Sakagen Flower Scissors - 170mm

The floral scissor that makes every snip feel like a deliberate act of art.

If you take your cut flowers seriously—and let’s be honest, if you’re here, you do—the Sakagen Flower Scissors are your new obsession. Melding traditional Ikebana form with modern resin-moulded handles, these are a masterclass in Japanese ergonomics. Note the little indent on the handle; that’s for your index finger. It’s not just a design quirk; it’s the secret to the kind of precision control you didn't know you were missing.

Crafted in Sanjo, Japan, these 170mm beauties feature fluorine-coated blades that glide through stems like they’re barely there. They’re light (a mere 137g), agile, and happy to live anywhere from the greenhouse to the kitchen bench. While they excel at soft stems, they’ll even handle a bit of woody pruning if the situation demands it.

The Particulars:

• Weight: 137g
• Dimensions: 170 x 106 x 12mm
• Blade length: 55mm
• Max cut: Ø5mm
• Origin: Sanjo, Japan

Rules of Engagement:

Japanese steel is hard and sharp, and it demands respect. To avoid chips, keep them away from wire, metal, stone, or plastic. When you cut, go diagonally across the branch to work with the fibres, not against them. For the heavier work, ensure you’re using the base of the blades rather than the tips, and never, ever twist.

The Ritual:

Maintain the magic by removing sap and garden gunk with a rust eraser and water after use. Dry them thoroughly, wipe them down with Camellia Oil, and store them somewhere safe. Regular sharpening is the difference between a tool and an heirloom—treat them like the latter.