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| Greetings to the Bonsai section of the Garden Web !
I am looking for any information regards a Masakuni cutting tool I picked up. I am a Bromeliad enthusiast and found an old pair of snips(?) at the flea market. A soaking in vinegar revealed an excellent tool marked MASAKUNI, and Made in Japan. however I am unable to find any data or pics of this type of tool, possibly an early version, but then I would still expect to find a pic of some sort. I have tried several search variations via google with no returns.
I will have to seek help to post a link to a pic.
What a quality tool to hold in your hand ! Now I am a little crazy to find out exactly what this is. Any and all help is appreciated ! Brian |
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| It's most likely a concave cutter - if you Google Makasuni bonsai tools (or c...) you should find other examples. They're made for cutting branches of small trees (e.g. bonsai). |
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| Agreed Copy/paste to your browser: http://www.masakuni.com/f01.htm Al |
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- Posted by brianflorida (My Page) on Mon, Jul 5, 10 at 13:53
| Thank You ! OK, the cutting jaws are very similar, but the "curved back to the handle" section is very, very small compared to the Trimmimg Shears #201. That section is just a little larger than the rivet or pin that is displayed for #201. I hope to have some tech support tomorrow to allow me to post a link to a pic. Thanks again, Brian |
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| I'm not following you. The link was supposed to take you to the concave cutters, but I see it doesn't, for some reason. Cruise around the site and click on the link to concave cutters & tell us if we're getting close. You can also email me a picture. I'm sure I'll be able to identify what you have. If the cutting blades are not curved, they could be an old pair of ikebana shears, similar to the ones here by another manufacturer: http://www.stonelantern.com/Koyo_Ikenobo_Ikebana_Shears_p/tik17102-tko y604.htm Al
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- Posted by brianflorida (My Page) on Tue, Jul 6, 10 at 16:03
| Pics, we've got pics now ! Please take a look at these,(paste in browser) and let me know what you think these things are ! You can blow up the pics to see the markings. Apolgies to those that already know this stuff, but I myself have never used Flicker before. http://www.flickr.com/photos/51793782@N02/#photo4768341319 Thanks Brian |
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| They ARE ikebana shears. Al |
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- Posted by brianflorida (My Page) on Tue, Jul 6, 10 at 17:14
| I apologise for asking for clarification, but this is not my field. The shear type is ikebana, made by Masakuni ? Thanks Brian |
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| Ikebana applies minimalism (and some of the artistic concepts) of bonsai to the Japanese art of flower/plant arranging. The shears are specifically designed for those who practice that art. Al |
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