Frequently Asked Questions
Okatsune UK is part of Silky Fox Saws (www.silkyfox.co.uk) which is a family run business involved principally in the import of Silky & Okatsune products to the UK. Okatsune is the No.1 brand of gardening tools in Japan with a reputation for premium quality secateurs, shears and pruning scissors. Silky is another very highly regarded Japanese brand which encompasses a range of forestry and arborist saws and products. As a business we are focused on providing customers with high quality products and excellent service.
You can contact us as follows:
Telephone: +44 (0)1981590224
E-mail: info@okatsune.co.uk
By mail: Okatsune UK, Foxley Estate Office, Mansel Lacy, Hereford HR4 7HQ
Certainly! When you notice that your shear or scissor is cutting less well, you can carefully grind it with the Okatsune whetstone (Okatsune 412)
The blades of the Okatsune shears and scissors are uniquely forged from the finest IZUMO YASUGI steel, and have a very high Rockwell hardness of 60.0 to 61.0. Therefore, the blades stay sharp for a long time and they consistently give a clean and precise cut in the wood, without giving much effort. Furthermore, Okatsune combines the hardness with a special flexibility, so that the cutting blade always aligns with the counter blade, even after intensive usage.
Okatsune shears and scissors originate from the Izumo region in Hiroshima, Japan. The razor-sharp shears are uniquely forged from the best Izumo Yasugi steel, which is traditionally being used for the Katana swords used by the Samurai knights. Izumo Yasugi steel is characterised by a high carbon content and is forged by the best master blacksmiths of Japan, using an age-old technology. This process only takes place in the Izumo region, solely using Izumo iron sand.
Although Okatsune shears are made from the finest steel, they can rust if not properly maintained. We recommend to clean the blades after use. After cleaning, we recommend oiling the tools before storing away from moisture with the cutting blades closed.
Although Okatsune shears are made from the finest steel, they can rust if not properly maintained. We recommend to clean the blades after use. After cleaning, we recommend oiling the tools before storing away from moisture with the cutting blades closed.
Okatsune UK has a specialised distribution network. Please contact us to find your nearest reseller.
Ikebana is the term for the Japanese art of flower arranging. For each Ikebana style Okatsune has designed specialist scissors. Whether you follow the Ikenobo, Sogetsu or Koryu school, you will always find the perfect scissors.