SUWADA Traditional Flower Shears S-17
Straight, slim Japanese shears for fresh flowers, fine twigs and bud work. The narrow blades are designed to reach into dense growth where broader pruning secateurs can be harder to position.
Cutting capacity is approximately 3 mm near the blade tip and 5 mm at the base, making the S-17 a fine-work tool rather than a heavy pruning shear.
Information
- Material: High-Carbon Steel
- Made in Japan
Size
- 20 cm
Cutting capacity
- Live wood: approximately 3 mm near the blade tip and 5 mm at the blade base
In the box
- One pair of SUWADA S-17 Traditional Flower Shears
- Maintenance manual
Garden tool profile
At a glance
ModelS-17
Best forFlowers, buds & fine twigs
FormatStraight slim forged shears
Blade / form~3 mm tip / 5 mm base
Material / finishHigh-carbon steel
Length20 cm
Why choose it
Fine forged tool for detailed flower work
Ownership & care
Made in Japan
Clean and dry after use; apply a light protective oil before storage.
Compatible with your tool
Only verified fit items are shown here. Match the model before ordering replacement parts.
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| Name | SUWADA S-17 Traditional Flower Shears | SUWADA Ikenobo Scissors for Ikebana | Sakagen F-170 Flower Scissors | SUWADA SH-2 Walnut Flower Shears |
| Price | €99 |
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| Availability | In stock now | In stock now | In stock now | In stock now |
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| Best for | Flowers, buds & fine twigs | Traditional ikebana | Floristry & fresh stems | Premium flower cutting |
| Format | Straight slim forged shears | Traditional Japanese form | 170 mm standard format | Long straight flower shears |
| Blade / form | ~3 mm tip / 5 mm base | Short flower-arranging blades | Fluororesin-coated blade | ~3 mm tip / 8 mm base |
| Handling | 20 cm all-metal form | Ring handles | Light ergonomic handles | Natural walnut handles |
| Material / finish | High-carbon steel | High-carbon steel | Steel + fluororesin coating | High-carbon steel + walnut |
| Why choose it | Fine forged tool for detailed flower work | Purpose-built ikebana geometry | 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.
