Starting tool set

[amcoffeegirl]

I think this is a good buy- in case there are some that haven’t taken the plunge yet.

Quality Bonsai Trees - Bonsai Tree Care

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[Carol 83]

We visit his nursery whenever we are in Daytona Beach. This past September he gave a us a tour of the new nursery set-up and showed us his personal bonsai collection, great guy.

 

[Bonsai Forest]

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Quality Bonsai Trees - Bonsai Tree Care

schleysbonsai.com

Very nice

Bought my first set this year also (not all at once). Fixed up a new work station in our new house! The “turn table” was originally for food/pizza

 

[czaczaja]

Awesome kit, only thing missing is some wire?

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Quality Bonsai Trees - Bonsai Tree Care

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[czaczaja]

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Very nice

Bought my first set this year also (not all at once). Fixed up a new work station in our new house! The “turn table” was originally for food/pizza

Are those shears Wazakura too? I have been looking for a nice 180mm set of shears and think I settled on the Kikuwa but I see Wazakura is taking shops by storm and they are supposed to be really decent too. Have you had a chance to test them out yet?

 

[Lutonian]

Are those shears Wazakura too? I have been looking for a nice 180mm set of shears and think I settled on the Kikuwa but I see Wazakura is taking shops by storm and they are supposed to be really decent too. Have you had a chance to test them out yet?

[KANESHIN of bonsai tool]

Kaneshin make excellent tools I can recommend them wholeheartedly

 

[Bonsai Forest]

Are those shears Wazakura too? I have been looking for a nice 180mm set of shears and think I settled on the Kikuwa but I see Wazakura is taking shops by storm and they are supposed to be really decent too. Have you had a chance to test them out yet?

All are Wazakura. Initially, I heard about them through Josh Hoosen from Australia. At that point I decided all my tools would be from Japan. I always read reviews and make comparisons of varying brands and manufacturing.

I use them frequently and the action feels effortless and smooth. I suppose I have nothing else to compare them since I’ve only used this brand, but as far as my personal experience goes and what I think, I recommend them to anyone. They will not break or need sharpening as far as I can tell through my research.

 

[czaczaja]

All are Wazakura. Initially, I heard about them through Josh Hoosen from Australia. At that point I decided all my tools would be from Japan. I always read reviews and make comparisons of varying brands and manufacturing.

I use them frequently and the action feels effortless and smooth. I suppose I have nothing else to compare them since I’ve only used this brand, but as far as my personal experience goes and what I think, I recommend them to anyone. They will not break or need sharpening as far as I can tell through my research.

Funny enough I ordered all my tools from Kikuwa because of Josh's video I didn't see one of him recommending Wazakura? I'm looking for something between 125 - 180 as my workhorse pruners and was wondering what you think of Wazakura.

 

[WNC Bonsai]

In answer to your question I advise against starter sets. They often give you stuff they can’t sell otherwise. In this case the actual tools may be fine but the pot is likely a cheap mass produced molded one and the small amount of fertilizer is too little too late. I doubt you will find the sanding blocks useful—I’ve had the same ones several years and only use them for my lawn tools. I have bought most of my tools from Wayne at stonelantern.com and also get my wire there. I suggest you get a branch cutter, scissors, jin pliers, and wire cutters from Wayne and then pick up more as you find out what they are used for. Enjoy the ride!

 

[Kevin1968]

Funny enough I ordered all my tools from Kikuwa because of Josh's video I didn't see one of him recommending Wazakura? I'm looking for something between 125 - 180 as my workhorse pruners and was wondering what you think of Wazakura.

I love my Wazakura Tools very sharp and seems to be very strong.

 

[Tieball]

I think a starter set is usually a lot of items that you won’t use or really don’t need…but it does make the package look substantial. I plan tools by identifying what I need based on what I want to accomplish. Early on I made the mistake of buying tools anticipating a need….a need that just didn’t happen. Just my view….I'm not a fan of starter sets.

 

[Kevin1968]

I think a starter set is usually a lot of items that you won’t use or really don’t need…but it does make the package look substantial. I plan tools by identifying what I need based on what I want to accomplish. Early on I made the mistake of buying tools anticipating a need….a need that just didn’t happen. Just my view….I'm not a fan of starter sets.

I bought the Joshua Roth Bonsai set when I started many years ago. Now I just buy what gets damaged, broken or not worth repairing along the way some of those tools I have still not used. So I understand your method.

 

[Bonsai Forest]

Funny enough I ordered all my tools from Kikuwa because of Josh's video I didn't see one of him recommending Wazakura? I'm looking for something between 125 - 180 as my workhorse pruners and was wondering what you think of Wazakura.

I recall that I ordered Wazakura through his store earlier in the year and the communication was via email. I would have to find the email/receipts from the order to verify. I also had a recommendation not to use his store as a "middleman," so I ordered everything else directly from Japan. All the tools, thus far, far exceed my expectations in performance and ease of use!