SUWADA Ikenobo Scissors for Ikebana
Traditional Japanese flower scissors for preparing fresh flowers and branches for ikebana. The polished blades are designed to cut plant material cleanly without crushing the fibres.
Use them for stem and branch preparation when building an ikebana arrangement; they are a cutting tool, distinct from the kenzan flower holder used to position stems in the vessel. If you are new to that holder, read What Is a Kenzan? or browse the Kenzan & Ikebana collection.
Information
- Material: High Carbon Steel
- Made in Japan
Size
- 16.5 cm
In the box
- One pair of SUWADA Ikenobo Scissors
Garden tool profile
At a glance
ModelIkenobo
Best forTraditional ikebana
FormatTraditional Japanese form
Blade / formShort flower-arranging blades
Material / finishHigh-carbon steel
Length16.5 cm
Why choose it
Purpose-built ikebana geometry
Ownership & care
Made in Japan
Clean and dry after use; apply a light protective oil to the steel before storage.
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| Name | SUWADA Ikenobo Scissors for Ikebana | SUWADA S-17 Traditional Flower Shears | Sakagen F-170 Flower Scissors | SUWADA SH-2 Walnut Flower Shears |
| Price | €65 |
€99 |
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€197 |
| Availability | In stock now | In stock now | In stock now | In stock now |
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| Best for | Traditional ikebana | Flowers, buds & fine twigs | Floristry & fresh stems | Premium flower cutting |
| Format | Traditional Japanese form | Straight slim forged shears | 170 mm standard format | Long straight flower shears |
| Blade / form | Short flower-arranging blades | ~3 mm tip / 5 mm base | Fluororesin-coated blade | ~3 mm tip / 8 mm base |
| Handling | Ring handles | 20 cm all-metal form | Light ergonomic handles | Natural walnut handles |
| Material / finish | High-carbon steel | High-carbon steel | Steel + fluororesin coating | High-carbon steel + walnut |
| Why choose it | Purpose-built ikebana geometry | Fine forged tool for detailed flower work | Broad colour choice and everyday usability | Forged cutting head with tactile walnut grip |
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Comparison uses verified product specifications. First-party performance results are added only after SUWADA testing.
Questions about this tool
Flower scissors or secateurs: which should I use?
Flower scissors are designed for fresh stems, floristry and arrangement work. Secateurs are designed for pruning woody live growth. For ikebana, traditional Ikenobo or flower-shear forms can offer a different handling style suited to arranging stems.
How should I care for Japanese flower scissors?
Keep the blades clean and dry after use. Carbon-steel tools benefit from a light protective oil before storage, while coated Sakagen scissors should be wiped clean and kept dry.
