Scissors + Pruners
Trimming scissors give clean, close cuts on flower and soft stems, with coatings and springs that ease long sessions. Pick curved blades for manicures and straight ones for bulk cuts. Spring pruners suit long trims, and harvest shears handle branches.
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Shear Perfection Senshi Bonsai Scissor, 2 in Straight Non-Stick Blade
Vendor:Shear PerfectionRegular price $28.79 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Zenport - Japanese Style ZS420 Trim Scissor - 6.1 Curved Blade - Box of 12
Vendor:Zenport IndustriesRegular price $206.14 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa B-500SF Straight Scissors | Fluorine-Coated Japanese Stainless
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $24.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa B-500H Straight Scissors | High-Carbon Japanese Tool Steel
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $17.17 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa B-500SLF Slanted Scissors | Fluorine-Coated Stainless, Orange
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $24.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa T-55C Pruning Shears | Carbon Steel Blade, Coil Spring, 190 mm
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $19.54 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa CRI-360SFV Florist Scissors | Fluorine Blade, Wire Cutter, Violet
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $29.76 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa TP-500SR Spring Scissors | Curved Stainless Blade, Uncoated
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $24.37 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa B-300 Scissors | Carbon Steel Straight Blade, ABS Grip
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $16.45 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa B-300S Scissors | Stainless Steel Straight Blade, ABS Grip
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $20.39 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa B-500S Straight Scissors | Japanese Stainless Steel, 155 mm
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $21.08 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa B-500SKF Antibacterial Scissors | Fluorine-Coated Stainless
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $29.49 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa B-500SLFP Slanted Scissors | Pink, Fluorine-Coated Stainless
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $24.40 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa B-500SRFP Curved Scissors | Pink, Fluorine-Coated Stainless
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $27.48 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa PS-8PLUS-R Pruning Shears | Carbon Steel, Replaceable Blade
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $57.31 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Chikamasa T-500S Harvest Shears | Stainless Blade, Spring, Steel Handles
Vendor:ChikamasaRegular price $24.51 USDRegular priceUnit price per
Scissors + Pruners
Trimming Scissors, Pruning Shears and Precision Pruners
Trimming scissors are short-bladed, spring or springless snips built for manicuring flower, thinning leaves and taking clean cuts on soft stems. This collection covers Chikamasa, Shear Perfection, Hydrofarm and Fiskars blades. Harvest shears, sterile scalpels, sharpeners and blade lubricant round it out....
The full Japanese range is on our Chikamasa scissors page. Catch trim on trim trays and trim bins, all part of grow tools and gear.
Types of Scissors and Pruners
Curved, Straight and Slanted Scissors
Chikamasa B-500 scissors carry a 35 mm blade on a 155 mm frame. Choose the curved SRF for close manicures and the straight B-500S or carbon-steel B-500H for bulk cuts. The slanted SLF reaches tucked sugar leaves. Fluorine coatings shed resin, as on the Obsidian Drake.
Spring-Loaded Precision Pruners
Spring action reopens the blades after each cut. Hydrofarm Precision Pruners come curved, straight or titanium coated, and Chikamasa TP-500 models add a soft torsion spring. Fiskars Micro-Tip snips cut right to the tip.
Harvest Shears, Bonsai Shears and Scalpels
The Chikamasa T-55C is a 190 mm carbon steel shear for picking and taking down branches. Pick bypass blades for live stems, since they slice cleanly where anvil blades crush. Bonsai shears handle shaping. Sterile disposable scalpels take cuttings without crushing the stem.
How Growers Choose and Care for Blades
Wet trims gum up bare steel within a few buds, so coated blades and an isopropyl rag pay off. Springs fail first on most pruners, and replacement packs of ten keep a pair in service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use scissors instead of pruning shears?
For soft green stems, leaves and flower, yes. A 35 mm trimming blade or a 40 mm bonsai shear handles that work. Woody branches and thick stems need a heavier shear like the Chikamasa T-55C, since forcing a small blade dulls it and crushes the cut.
Curved vs straight scissors: which is better?
It depends on the cut. A curved blade follows the shape of a bud and covers more surface per pass, so it suits close manicures. Straight blades suit bulk work like fan leaves and cutting stems to length. Slanted blades reach tucked leaves without rolling the wrist.
How to sharpen trimming scissors?
Use a sharpener sized for small blades. The Hydrofarm Precision Sharpener uses ceramic stone inserts and restores an edge in a few strokes. It does not fit bypass pruners. Carbon steel blades like the Chikamasa B-500H also touch up quickly on a stone.
How to clean trimming scissors?
Wipe the blades with isopropyl alcohol every few buds on a wet trim and again at the end of a session. Dry them before storage, especially carbon steel, and add a drop of light oil at the pivot. Trim Fast Blade Lubricant slows wax build-up between cleanings.