SUWADA Ikenobo Scissors for Ikebana
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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
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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 | $76.00 |
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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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Questions about this tool
Flower scissors or secateurs: which should I use?
How should I care for Japanese flower scissors?
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About Suwada
At Suwada, we have pursued aesthetic and functional excellence since 1926.
Whether we make a product ourselves or select it from a maker we trust, we look for thoughtful design, high quality and lasting usefulness — products that can make everyday life a little better.
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Perfect instrument worth every penny.
Beautiful teapot from Kogu. I saw this one while I was in Japan and fell in love with the design. The material is beautiful and the size is perfect. Also the packaging was lovely and shipping was very fast.
To be honest, I bought the case solely because it protects the nippers and fits them perfectly; I didn't bother looking for a different $5 option that would offer the same fit. Unlike the nippers—which are simply flawless—the case is vastly overpriced; the cost of three cases equals the price of one pair of nippers. Yet, the nippers represent sheer perfection and embody a huge amount of time and effort, whereas the case is just a piece of leather stitched together.
I spent a long time deciding whether to buy size S or L, so I ended up buying both. I had never used cutters like these before, but when I tried them out, I found the blades to be incredibly sharp and precisely aligned. The leverage mechanism works perfectly—there is absolutely no play, and everything fits together tightly. Having worked as a fitter for ten years, I appreciate tools that perform with precision and flawlessness; I even examined them under a magnifying glass and couldn't find a single defect—it is truly amazing that these cutters have been perfected to such a degree.
I am really happy with the Suwada Round Nail Clipper. The quality feels exceptional from the moment you hold it, and the precision is truly impressive. It cuts very cleanly and smoothly, which makes nail care feel much easier and more controlled.
What I like most is how accurate it is, especially around the edges of the nails. It gives a neat result without needing much effort. The design also feels solid, elegant and made to last.
Overall, I am very pleased with this nail clipper. It is definitely a premium product, but the precision, comfort and quality make it worth it for me.
Perfect craftsmanship. +They’re so sharp that they cut very smoothly (no snapping) and accurately. That’s the quality I love. The straight & pointy edge on this model is definitely the best for big toes nails. Consequently, the rest is a breeze.
The product performs with precision and ease. It’s saves time and efforts, but midst important, done properly it helps to not hurt you skin.
Deep frying chicken or shrimps with oil needs a lot. It makes sense to re-use it again the oil for next time. Hence we find this a very utilitarian item of importance, which helps in re-using the oil. It also comes with a filter. The filter keeps the over-fried fritters out of the oil.
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Suwada makes the best quality most handy shears.
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