{"id":1643,"date":"2022-03-27T20:18:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-27T09:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shokuninstore.pro\/au\/?post_type=product&p=1643"},"modified":"2026-09-08T21:11:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T11:11:38","slug":"black-masamune-tailors-shears","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.shokuninstore.pro\/au\/product\/black-masamune-tailors-shears\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Masamune Tailor\u2019s Shears – Premium Quality Japanese Scissors"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tailor\u2019s Shears Black Masamune are manufactured by Yoshioka Hamono. Although perhaps more famous now for their topiary shears, it was actually these dressmaking shears that initially put Yoshioka Hamono on the map in 1946, establishing themselves as masters of blades. Yoshioka Hamono is located in Ono, a region renowned for its steel forges and expertise in metal work. With a history dating back 1,200 years, the blacksmiths of Ono rival those of the northern Japanese city of Sanjo (Tsubame) in Niigata. Since 1946, Yoshioka Hamono have been producing a wide range of <\/span>garden shears<\/span><\/a> and tailors\u2019 scissors. Their legendary <\/span>curved topiary shears<\/span><\/a> in particular have also earned them many enthusiastic fans all around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Japanese scissors for sewing Professionals<\/b><\/h3>\n

Black Masamune Tailor\u2019s Shears come in two sizes: 19cm (compact) and 24cm (fabric) . The \u201cCompact\u201d shears, measuring 19<\/span>cm in total length, are nice and compact making them easy to manoeuver for any type of dressmaking. Great for precision cutting such as for appliqu\u00e9 or quilting work, if you are looking for that one pair of scissors to meet most of your domestic and professional dress-making needs, these compact scissors are fantastic. And it goes without saying that they make a great gift!<\/span><\/p>\n

For cutting from bolts of fabric or larger pieces, the 24cm fabric shears are what you need. Even with delicate, light-weight fabrics such as silk, georgette or lace, you can rely on these scissors to cut effortlessly and straight.<\/span><\/p>\n

for superior cutting experience<\/b><\/h3>\n

Black Masamune Tailor\u2019s Shears are forged from Blue Paper (Aogami) Hitachi Yasugi Steel\u2014one of Japan\u2019s finest. Craftsmen shape each pair by hand, creating shears that hold their edge and perform beautifully over time. Although slightly less corrosion resistant than stainless steel, aogami steel gives you far better grip on materials, hence a much superior cutting experience. Only the most qualified craftsmen are able to work with aogami steel to produce blades such as these. Just one quick snip is enough for you to feel the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n

Black Masamune Tailors shears for life<\/b><\/h3>\n

These shears are designed so that they can be sharpened if you ever feel the need for it.\u00a0 They are made to last a lifetime if properly looked after. This longevity means that these traditionally crafted shears are great sustainable products – even more relevant and important now than ever before. Let us all get a decent pair and pass them on for generations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

history of Japanese tailor’s shears<\/b><\/h3>\n

In Japan, these tailor\u2019s shears are known as \u201crasha\u201d scissors<\/strong>. The term \u201crasha\u201d comes from raxa<\/em>, an old Portuguese word meaning \u201cthick, coarse cloth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Western-style scissors arrived in Japan in the mid-19th century. Japanese craftsmen quickly adapted them to suit local needs. They made the blades more compact, lighter, and sharper, improving both precision and ease of use.<\/p>\n

Features
\n<\/b>– Material: blue paper (aogami) grade, Hitachi Yasugi steel
\n– Compact and easy to manoeuver
\n– Stylish matt black colour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Specifications<\/strong>
\n19cm (compact)<\/strong>
\nWidth: 7.5cm
\nWeight: 130g
\nBlade Length (from the rivet): 7.3cm
\nBlade Thickness: 5mm
\nColour: Matt Black<\/p>\n

24cm (fabric)
\n<\/strong>Width: 8cm
\nWeight: 240g
\nBlade Length (from the rivet): 11.5cm
\nBlade Thickness: 5mm
\nColour: Matt Black<\/p>\n

Care Instructions<\/strong>
\n– Keep in a dry place
\n– Do not leave them wet
\n– Do not sharpen the back of the blades. The secret of Japanese scissors is in the back of the blades.
\n– To maintain the sharpness, we recommend you apply a drop of Japanese camellia seed oil<\/a> around the rivet (if you are not using them for a while, say 6 months). Open and close a few times and wipe off any excess oil.
\n– These shears can be professionally sharpened and maintained throughout their lifetime. If you would like to arrange servicing or have any questions, please contact us by email.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Black Masamune Tailor\u2019s Shears are made from highest quality blue paper (aogami) grade Hitachi Yasugi steel to last and to retain their sharpness. This special steel provides superior grip and cutting action on even the most delicate, light-weight fabrics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Black Masamune Tailor\u2019s Shears come in two sizes: 19cm (compact) and 24 cm (fabric) .\u00a0 The \u201ccompact\u201d shears, measuring 19<\/span> cm in total length, are easy to manoeuver for any type of dressmaking. Great for precision cutting such as for appliqu\u00e9 or quilting work. The 24cm fabric shears are perfect for working with larger pieces of cloth.\u00a0<\/span>If you only have room for one pair of dress-making scissors in your life, make it a pair of Black Masamune Tailor\u2019s Shears!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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