Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
So the sword over the sickle to get the job done?
Jumped the gun...and can't delete. Will post new thread when I have a better photo of tree.
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Jeremy
Shohin
Sorce, don't quote me then spin our own warped BS onto it. Nobody played the sexism card.
Nothing wrong with buying a pot, even with no intentions of filling it straight away/or ever.
Nothing wrong with buying a pre-bonsai, and letting it grow another year in its nursery can while you figure out horticultural aspects of the species.
Buying online, both tree and pot seems risky. I mean, I buy trees and pots online, but not to be matched together at the same time.
I think the tree will arrive in a Japanese terra gotta training pot. These are wonderful "everyday" pots for azalea. They're high fired, so they are far more winter hardy than our typical terra cotta "flower pots". That's what they look like. But they have a bit of glaze around the rim.
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
I was totally only joking!
If I don't make fun....I have to admit to my own problem!
And I haven't even got to the painted antiques yet, or anything "coveted".
I am so screwed!
Sorce
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I trust Scott to put it into something winter hardy. Good to know that though Adair...didn't know there was a difference.
That's why I told you.
Jeremy
Shohin
Don't worry, I know you were joking. Its the internet though, written text does not convey tone.
I'm an Aussie, we're typically labelled as sexist and racist among many other things. Call me an alcoholic, and I won't get defensive, I'll buy the slab and invite you to join!
@Cadillactaste, though I feel 'I' wouldn't count the chicken before the egg (or buy the pot before observing the tree in person). I do like the pot you have purchased. You should hope it is not a good match with your Satsuki, as then you have an excuse to buy another tree
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
On my FB wall...I've already paired it with another tree... One that needed a squatter pot.Don't worry, I know you were joking. Its the internet though, written text does not convey tone.
I'm an Aussie, we're typically labelled as sexist and racist among many other things. Call me an alcoholic, and I won't get defensive, I'll buy the slab and invite you to join!
@Cadillactaste, though I feel 'I' wouldn't count the chicken before the egg (or buy the pot before observing the tree in person). I do like the pot you have purchased. You should hope it is not a good match with your Satsuki, as then you have an excuse to buy another tree
Don Blackmond
Omono
For getting rootbound trees out of pots the sword is vastly superior to the sickly, imho. Trees can grow/wedge into any pot and then require some extra effort to be extracted. The sword will allow you to remove the tree with less force exerted on the stuff you will keep. It works on on any pot with any wall configuration. The limiting factor is your overhead branching, but that's going to limit you regardless of what tool you use. Imo, the sword is designed to stab in between the soil/roots and pot wall vertically, then pivot forward like a papercutter. Continue the process all the way around the tree, and the tree will come out with minimal effort. You won't damage the pot. The roots you cut you will be removing anyway. You should not need to pry on the rootball or crank on the trunk. I've used my sword for over 12 years now with no issues whatsoever. Its a great tool. Is it necessary? No. If you have big trees, use pottery with inturned lips, or don't repot your trees perhaps as often as you should, then it will save time and effort and likely your tree.
Tieball
Masterpiece
Perfect. Good point. Actually, any sharp knife you use that has a long enough blade will work just fine. It does not have to be some specific bonsai-marketed knife...when a common knife will work perfectly fine for the few times you may need it. The objective is simply to cut the outer edge roots away from the pot....most handy when the pot has a rim folded in toward the tree resulting in a soil and growing area below the rim. Save the tool cost.....Time to repurpose a kitchen knife....the one on the bottom of the pile that is seldom used....Put the savings toward new trees.
Don Blackmond
Omono
Judy is 100% correct. High fired quality pots should withstand freezing/thawing cycles with no issues.
Don Blackmond
Omono
Mostly true. The difference is the Masakuni sword is very thick and rigid and has an arced cutting edge for "rocking" through. I've used old kitchen knives too, and they will serve a purpose. My advice is simple: use the right tool for the right job, especially when it involves cutting.
Regarding cost. That's a different factor for each individual. Some people pay for bonsai soil while others use what they can find. Tools are no different. I'm not going to spend $150 on a tool to remove a $12 tree from a $7 pot. On the other hand, if I'm repotting a lot of trees and the pots and trees are expensive, then $150 may be relatively inexpensive. Only you can decide what makes sense for you.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Thanks @Don Blackmond ...I will look into adding that one then. It just seems so...BIG! Lol but if it gets the job done easier...well worth having it on ones bench.
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
I went to a Stainless frosting Spatula. Has slightly round corners on the end and is just flexible enough to work with.
Better quality pots is the answer. You can carve the plant out of the pot with a lot of common tools quite easily - honest.
Grimmy
Darlene, you don't have any trees where the Masakuni Sword would be helpful. The sickle that Tieball showed is much more manageable and universal.
I know you respect Don, but golly... Use a little common sense!
There are many "bonsai" sickles under $15. I just googled, "bonsai sickle", and it Shows one on Anazon for $4.99 that would be perfect! And far easier to use!
Just send the $144 I just saved you to my PayPal account! Lol! Heck, just send me $50, you keep the extra $100.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Thanks for the heads up...I'm also pondering BVF's steak knife...how many do we actually need in the kitchen!?! But...the angle of the sickle intrigued me. To be honest.
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
I'll sell it to you for $144. Free shipping.
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
I'll sell it to you for $144. Free shipping.
Damn, you are cutting in and forcing me to up the deal
For only 142.00USD I am now offering a stained stainless Spatula, Steak Knife and for a limited time a PAIR of Fine Imported Stainless Steel Chopsticks! FREE SHIPPING!
But wait there is MORE!
For a meager 50.00 USD you can receive an additional set of these fine tools FREE!
Grimmy
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