[ MADE IN JAPAN ] - Kimura’s Samurai Series is manufactured in Sakai, Japan and is a popular choice for professional gardeners throughout Japan. [ ERGONOMIC DESIGN ] - The handles are made of varnished Japanese White Oak, making them ultra lightweight, strong and comfortable. [ SHARP & PRECISE ] - The Japanese SK Hi-Carbon Steel Blades are forged in Japan and hand sharpened to ensure precision cutting and long-lasting sharpness. [ MADE TO LAST ] - A heavy duty bolt holds the shears together with stainless steel rings and rivets holding the handles in place ensuring a stable construction. [ LOW FRICTION ] - The hedge shear blades have been coated with a light layer of camellia oil to help them glide through plants with ease, allowing for a smooth cut every time. [ VERSATILE ] - The Samurai 201 model is ideal for shaping, edging and trimming hedges and shrubs. The short handles allow you to trim at a closer distance and in tighter spaces. [ TOPIARY ] - These are Japanese topiary shears and their primary use is to shape, edge and trim hedges. [ SAFETY & MAINTENANCE ] - Included with the garden shears is a leatherback sheath to keep the blades protected. We recommend cleaning the blades after use and applying a light layer of any household oil to maintain your shears.