Shima
Omono
@abqjoe start with a good pair of shears; ARS is fine, and 8" concave cutter and 8" wire cutters. Brands I have used for years and recommend include Kiku, Masakuni, Kaneshin. Fwiw, I like my black steel tools better than SS; they cut better, and are easier to hold onto. I've been using my black Kiku wire cutters continuously since 1994.[/QUOTE]
Similar experience here. And since I'm in a wet environment I protect them with Corrosion X. Great stuff.
Similar experience here. And since I'm in a wet environment I protect them with Corrosion X. Great stuff.
Idk what the brand is because I don't read Japanese but they definitely feel like good quality. Plus the lady that owns the shop pulled hers out and said she's been using them for 30 years and has never had to sharpen them. I'll give em a whirl!
