Bonsai Tools

An inexpensive and important tool for bonsai, a single chopstick is used during transplanting to separate roots in the root ball and for working fresh soil back into the roots during potting. A very economical and versitile tool. Approximatley 10-1/2 inches long. Pack of 20.

This style of wire cutter is similar to our #2172 Bud Shear, however, the blades are stouter and the tips rounded to prevent damage to the tree when cutting wire. The small size lends itself best to working smaller wire sizes. Made with high carbon steel, it will maintain a sharp edge indefinitely. 7/8" Blades, 4-1/2" Overall Length.

This basic wire cutter offers carbon steel construction at an affordable price. Solid constuction and smooth action. Rubberized handle for easy gripping. A great tool for the beginner! The nicest Chinese tool line that we have ever seen!! 3/8" blades, 8" Overall Length.

These razor sharp tools are designed for cutting branches flush to the trunk. The knob cutter differs from the concave cutter in that the blade of the knob cutter is rounded and results in a cut that is circular in shape. The wound can then heal over quickly with little scarring. This basic knob cutter offers carbon steel construction at an affordable price. A great tool for the beginner! 5/8" blades, 8" Overall Length.

These razor sharp tools are designed for cutting branches flush to the trunk. The resulting wound can then heal over quickly with little scarring. The Concave Cutter is the single most important tool for Bonsai use. This basic concave cutter offers carbon steel construction at an affordable price. A great tool for the beginner! 3/4" blades, 8" Overall Length.

Standard concave branch cutters, known in Japan as Mataeda Hasami are razor sharp tools are designed for cutting branches flush to the trunk. The resulting wound can then heal over quickly with little scarring.

These wire pliers, known in Japan as 'Yattoko', are designed specifically for manipulating Bonsai wire when applying and removing wire from trunks and branches. This basic Chinese made wire plier offers carbon steel construction at an affordable price. Solid constuction and smooth action. A great tool for the beginner! A very nice Chinese tool line!! 1-3/8" jaws, 9" Overall Length.

An inexpensive and important tool for bonsai, a single chopstick is used during transplanting to separate roots in the root ball and for working fresh soil back into the roots during potting. A very economical and versitile tool. These chopsticks are round and tapered well for a comfortable feel. Approximatley 9 inches long. Pack of 10.

Our Intermediate Joshua Roth tool set contains (1) of each of the following: 1163 - Ashinaga Shear, 1165 - Wire Cutter, 1169 - Concave Cutter, 176 - Stainless Steel Professional Root Rake, 178 - Stainless Steel Professional Angle Point Tweezer, 366 - Sm. Professional Leaf Trimmer, 3006 - Leather Tool Roll

The stainless steel construction of our 3163 Master grade Ashinaga will provide a lifetime of easy care and superior use. The blades are laminated with a center core of high carbon steel to keep a sharp edge longer than stainless would by itself. We are confident that this shear, as well as the stainless steel versions of our other bonsai tools, ar ethe best quality available at any price. 2-1/4" blades, 8" Overall Length.

Our 'Joshy' line is our least expensive grade of Japanese bonsai tools. Thes Ashinaga bonsai shears, with their steel construction, are good, durable tools for the beginning student. 2" blades, 7-3/4" Overall Length.

The Ashinaga Hasami Shear is considered a basic tool for thinning and defoliating bonsai. This intermediate grade Ashinaga Shear offers a laminated construction and nice finish, which is a good compromise between cost and quality for the serious enthusiast.

The Ashinaga Hasami Shear is considered a basic tool for thinning and defoliating bonsai. Use this bonsai trimming shear to make clean close cuts. Made by Ryuga.

The Ashinaga Hasami Shear is considered a basic tool for thinning and defoliating bonsai. Use this bonsai trimming shear to make clean close cuts. Made by Ryuga.

Used to remove dead leaves, insects, needles, weeds, and other fine debris around the base of bonsai. The spatula end is well suited for tamping soil and the semi-sharp edges of the half-moon spatula work well for scraping soil and loosening soil around the edges of containers. Stainless steel with satin finish. 8 inch overall length.

Used to remove dead leaves, insects, needles, weeds, and other fine debris around the base of bonsai. The spatula end is well suited for tamping soil and the semi-sharp edges of the half-moon spatula work well for scraping soil and loosening soil around the edges of containers. Polished stainless steel construction. 8 inch overall length.

These razor sharp tools are designed for cutting branches flush to the trunk. The resulting wound can then heal over quickly with little scarring. The Concave Cutter is the single most important tool for Bonsai use. 7/8" blades, 8" Overall Length.

These pliers lend themselves equally as both wire pliers and jining tools. The head of these pliers provides wider access for working with bonsai wire. Constructed of high carbon steel for long life. 7 1/4" Overall Length.

Leaf Trimmers, also known as defoliating shears, are the preferred tool of removal of unwanted leaves and buds. They allow fast and precise removal of foliage. This leaf trimmer is constructed of a stainless spring steel with vinyl-wrapped handles. Low cost and nice quality make it a best seller - very good as an inexpensive gift item. In an attractive gift box. 1-3/8" Blades, 4" Overall Length.

These stainless steel Master grade shears are constructed with spring steel. The blades are laminated, using a high carbon steel to achieve sharp cutting edges with long life. Packaged in an attractive gift box. 1-1/2" blades, 4-1/4" Overall Length.

The 3-prong rakes is convenient for working the soil during transplanting, as well as for general care. The rake is used to gently remove soil around the roots and to stir up the soil. The symmetrical spatulas are well suited for tamping soil around the base of Bonsai. This bonsai rake features polished stainless steel construction with a soil tamping spatula. 10" Overall Length.

The 3-prong rakes is convenient for working the soil during transplanting, as well as for general care. The rake is used to gently remove soil around the roots and to stir up the soil. The symmetrical spatulas are well suited for tamping soil around the base of Bonsai. This bonsai rake features satin-finished stainless steel construction with attractive, embossed floral pattern. 10 inch overall length.

These wire cutters are constructed of high carbon steels and will keep sharp edges indefinately when used and cared for properly. 3/8" Blades, 8 " Overall Length.

Bonsai wire cutters are designed specifically for bonsai wire. Although enthusiasts new to bonsai sometimes substitute standard wire cutters for economy, these have been designed with a rounded head to prevent damaging the branch and with jaws that cut the wire symmetrically and cleanly. Constructed with good quality steel, our novice grade traditional wire cutter will serve the beginning student form many years. 1/2 inch blade, 8 inches overall length.

These wire pliers, known in Japan as 'Yattoko', are designed specifically for manipulating Bonsai wire when applying and removing wire from trunks and branches. 7/8" Jaws, 9 " Overall Length.

Our Garden Shears are exceptional for all floral and gardening tasks, including bonsai. Incredibly sharp carbon steel blades cut 1/2 inch branches quite readily and strong round tips permit snipping in very tight spaces. Soft Flex handles reduce blistering during long sessions of use. An excellent shear for beginners in bonsai. 2" Blades, 8" Overall Length.

Our Garden Shears are exceptional for all floral and gardening tasks, including bonsai. Incredibly sharp carbon steel blades cut 1/2 inch branches quite readily and strong round tips permit snipping in very tight spaces. Soft Flex handles reduce blistering during long sessions of use. An excellent shear for beginners in bonsai. 2" Blades, 8" Overall Length. Stainless Steel Blades

This small Professional grade bud shear is a popular variation some prefer over the 2171 bud shear. The size of these bonsai bud shears makes them especially convenient for trimming buds as well as leaves of smaller stock. Stainless steel laminated construction using high carbon steel ensures a lifetime of use. 3/4" finger loops, 1-1/4" blades, 6" Overall Length.

An indispensable tool for digging. It cuts and scrapes weed, roots, and vegetables. The Hori-Hori digging Tool was originally designed for excavating aged stock high in the mountains of Japan, where enthusiasts still find prized specimens for Bonsai. The black blade is concave, thick, and strong for digging and prying in rocky terrain, with semi-sharp, beveled and serrated edges for cutting anchored roodts. Provided with a thick, natural wood handle for a strong grip. Includes a black vinyl...

An indispensable tool for digging. It cuts and scrapes weed, roots, and vegetables. The Hori-Hori digging Tool was originally designed for excavating aged stock high in the mountains of Japan, where enthusiasts still find prized specimens for Bonsai. This stainless steel version has a blade that is very sharp and concave shaped for scooping soil and other materials. Provided with a thick, natural wood handle for a strong grip. Includes a black vinyl sheath. 6-1/2 Inch Blade, 11-3/4 Inches...

The Koeda Kiri, with its long, narrow body, is a fine shear for trimming buds and reaching deep with minimum disturbance to the surrounding foliage. Its' finger rings are also well suited for smaller hands. 1-7/8" Blades, 8" Overall Length.

This Small Professional Grade bud shear permits trimming deep into a plant without disturbing surrounding foliage. 1-1/8" Blades, 6-1/2" Overall Length.

Leaf Trimmers, also known as defoliating shears, are the preferred tool of removal of unwanted leaves and buds. They allow fast and precise removal of foliage. These professional grade leaf trimmers are constructed with a body of spring steel and blades are laminated with a high carbon steel. In an attractive gift box. 1-3/4" Blades, 4" Overall Length.

Our Master Joshua Roth tool set contains (1) of each of the following: 3163 - Stainless Steel Ashinaga Shear, 3167 - Stainless Steel Knob Cutter, 3169 - Stainless Steel Concave Cutter, 3165 - Stainless Steel Wire Cutter, 176 - Stainless Steel Professional Root Rake, 178 - Stainless Steel Professional Angle Point Tweezers, 3166 - 180mm Leaf Trimmer, 3006 - Leather Tool Roll

The tiny head of the Professional Grade Me-Tsumi, our smallest concave cutter, permits incredibly fine, close cuts on very small foilage. Its main applications are with early Bonsai and new growth on larger trees. 7/16" blades, 6-3/4" Overall Length.

Our Novice PLUS Joshua Roth tool set contains (1) of each of the following: 8163 - Ashinaga Shear, 8169 - Joshy Concave Cutter, 8165 - Novice Wire Cutter, 8176 - Stainless Steel Root Rake, 8178 - Stainless Steel Angle Point Tweezers, 1166 - Leaf Trimmer, 9001 - 130mm Hemp Broom, 6048 - Drainage Netting, 1 Piece, 3005 - Nylon Tool Roll

Our Novice Joshua Roth tool set contains (1) of each of the following: 8163 - Ashinaga Shear, 8169 - Joshy Concave Cutter, 8176 - Stainless Steel Root Rake, 8178 - Stainless Steel Angle Point Tweezers, 1166 - Leaf Trimmer, 3005 - Nylon Tool Roll

This basic landscaping tool, originally used for cutting and shaping grass sod, this saw-type sickle is good for cutting heavy roots when re-potting Bonsai. The Sickle has 8 teeth per inch, resulting in aggressive cutting. Also works well for lightweight sawing tasks around the garden. 2-1/2 inch blade, 8 inch overall length.

Our Professional Joshua Roth tool set contains (1) of each of the following: 163 - Professional Ashinaga Shear, 167 - Professional Knob Cutter, 169 - Professional Concave Cutter, 165 - Professional Wire Cutter, 176 - Stainless Steel Professional Root Rake, 176 - Stainless Steel Professional Root Rake, 178 - Stainless Steel Professional Angle Point Tweezers, 3166 - 180mm Leaf Trimmer, 3006 - Leather Tool Roll

These professional grade, high carbon steel tools are specifically designed for pruning roots during transplanting and repotting. The 3/4" straight blades are used for cutting the denser wood fibers usually found in roots. The head is contoured to provide added clearance. 15/32" Wide Blades open to 1 1/4", 7 3/4 " Overall Length.

The bonsai rook hook is used to bare and separate roots during transplanting and re-potting. This root bonsai hook has a single stainless steel prong and a comfortable wood handle.

The bonsai rake is convenient for working the soil during transplanting, as well as for general bonsai care. This 2-prong bonsai rake features carbon steel construction with a soil tamping spatula.

The bonsai rake is convenient for working the soil during transplanting, as well as for general bonsai care. This 3-prong bonsai rake features polished stainless steel construction with a tweezer.

The Satsuki Hasami Shear has a long, narrow body and is a fine shear for trimming buds and reaching deep with minimum disturbance to surrounding foliage. It has finger rings well suited for smaller hands. Made by Ryuga.

The Satsuki Hasami, with its long, narrow body, is a fine shear for trimming buds and reaching deep with minimum distrubance to the surrounding foliage. Its' finger rings are also well suited for smaller hands. The nice finish and laminated construction of its' blades are a good balance between cost and quality for intermediate-level enthusiasts. 1-1/2" Blades, 7-3/4" Overall Length.

The Satsuki Hasami Shear has a long, narrow body and is a fine shear for trimming buds and reaching deep with minimum disturbance to surrounding foliage. It has finger rings well suited for smaller hands. Made by Ryuga.

Standard concave branch cutters, known in Japan as Mataeda Hasami are razor sharp tools are designed for cutting branches flush to the trunk. The resulting wound can then heal over quickly with little scarring.