Japanese Nigiri scissors 501 by Misuzu Hasami

Production: Japan, Ono
Brand: Misuzu Hasami
Model: No.501, Misuzu 105 mm
Total length: 105 mm
Blade length: 36 mm
Weight: approx. 22 g
Steel: carbon, Shirogami White Steel #1

The Misuzu Hasami company was established in 1949 and offers products with excellent sharpness and durability, perfected through a successful combination of tradition and the most advanced technology. It specializes primarily in tailor scissors and Japanese Nigiri scissors. Japanese nigiri are the oldest form of scissors: they are forged from a single piece of steel, exceptionally lightweight, and comfortable to hold. At Misuzu, their production is carried out by hand, using traditional techniques passed down from generation to generation. 

JP Misuzu Scissors Co., Ltd., 118 Kurokawa-cho, Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture 675-1371, 0794-62-5711, misuzu@misuzu-hasami.co.jp CZ Tokyo Tools s.r.o., Slovinská 652/19, Prague 10, 10100, CZ, 773707811, info@tokyotools.cz

The scissors are made from a composite material of the finest knife-grade carbon steel Shirogami White Steel #1 and soft iron. Due to the covering of hard steel with soft iron, the blade has higher toughness, is highly durable, and very easy to sharpen. This is a traditional technique that was also used in Japanese swords. The surface is polished. 

Steel with a higher carbon content (known as carbon steel) offers higher sharpness, easier sharpening, but requires greater care compared to stainless steel. The scissors need to be oiled regularly and preferably before the first use. Keep the carbon steel blade clean and dry after use. After cleaning, apply a thin layer of oil - preferably camellia, but almost any household lubricant will suffice. This layer of oil protects the scissors from moisture and corrosion. For long-term storage, we again recommend preserving with a suitable oil, or wrapping the scissors in a cloth or paper. Patina formation is a common phenomenon with carbon steel and is not a material defect.