SHOZABURO Slim Light Shears, 220mm
Handmade by master craftsmen ('shokunin'), these shears are lightweight, will cut beautifully right to the tip, are made with precision and will last a lifetime.
The philosophy of a shokunin craftsman is "to devote oneself to one's craft absolutely, where craft is understood not as an individual skill, but a collective process with the capacity to enrich our experience of the world"
You can read about the heritage of the Shozaburo brand here http://www.shozaburo.co.jp/
Master craftsmen are becoming fewer and fewer in number in Japan as the older generation retire (often in their 80s!) without having passed their skills and knowledge to the next generation. Here is your chance to own a real piece of Japanese textile heritage, to be treasured for ever.
Made from highest grade stainless steel, each pair goes through 10 rigorous processes to ensure the highest quality, every time. Because of the laborious production process, only a few pairs can be made at a time.
Please see the Shozaburo website for advice on cleaning and maintenance.