need help with tool selection!

[koda659]

im new to bonsai needing a good set of tools and have looking all over the net fo i nice quality set for good price and came across this.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00HLZ...onsai+tool&dpPl=1&dpID=51U8uTyrlPL&ref=plSrch
little more then needed, but not bad price what do you think?

 

[Vin]

They're going to be very low quality but should do for a little while.

 

[koda659]

ya like i said i dont know alot al i know is i need some tools just dont kow what to look for to much. i knkw some shears concave, wire and knob cutters and maybe a root pick/rake but dont know where to look. just need a good price.

 

[GrimLore]

what do you think?

I am certain you do not need to spend a lot starting out. Amazon is a good place to start but as others suggested that company is so-so. There is a better quality available there at very good prices. The company is Cali based but has them made to their quality control specs. They are a very good value and will perform nicely. You will also notice they carry a lot of different sets. I keep one in my shed, one in the truck, and am thinking about getting another to put in the car as they are inexpensive but work great... Stanwood - http://www.amazon.com/Stanwood-Bons...ld-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Stanwood+Bonsai+Tool . You will notice they seem rather "stiff" when you receive them but that is the grease packing at the joints - a drop or two of oil and opening and closing them 10 - 12 times frees them up nicely.

Grimmy

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

I would start with ordering these three tools:
Shears
Wire cutters
Round concave cutters
If you're serious, and think you're going to stick with it, you will use these for the next 20 years.

 

[whfarro]

I would start with ordering these three tools:
Shears
Wire cutters
Round concave cutters
If you're serious, and think you're going to stick with it, you will use these for the next 20 years.
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Good advice. Kaneshin tools are top quality at a reasonable price. Get what you need when you need it. These basic tools are the essentials in my view as well.

 

[Vin]

I do know that these are used by some and they are very satisfied with them: http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-HGBS400-40mm-Bonsai-Shears/dp/B000MG6286/ref=pd_sim_86_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41EQ0nUwEiL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=0THVM9CJCB43A4PYVP2X

and these as well: http://www.amazon.com/Brussels-8-In...C_UL160_SR82,160_&refRID=1T96SVK95CM1HMG14XHM

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

I do know that these are used by some and they are very satisfied with them: http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-HGBS400-40mm-Bonsai-Shears/dp/B000MG6286/ref=pd_sim_86_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41EQ0nUwEiL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=0THVM9CJCB43A4PYVP2X

and these as well: http://www.amazon.com/Brussels-8-Inch-Prunning-Shear-Bonsai/dp/B00012UX4K/ref=pd_sim_86_7?ie=UTF8&dpID=31S3CC1371L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR82,160_&refRID=1T96SVK95CM1HMG14XHM

I have some like that I keep stashed behind pots on the benches so I always have a pair handy; they don't rust, and I'm not leaving my better tools outside 24/7.

 

[aml1014]

I do know that these are used by some and they are very satisfied with them: http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-HGBS400-40mm-Bonsai-Shears/dp/B000MG6286/ref=pd_sim_86_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41EQ0nUwEiL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=0THVM9CJCB43A4PYVP2X

and these as well: http://www.amazon.com/Brussels-8-Inch-Prunning-Shear-Bonsai/dp/B00012UX4K/ref=pd_sim_86_7?ie=UTF8&dpID=31S3CC1371L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR82,160_&refRID=1T96SVK95CM1HMG14XHM

I'll vouche for the hydrofarm set, I've had them 2 years and have only needed to sharpen once and that was last week. lol

Aaron