Japanese sword steel delivers maximum sharpness for clean cuts; wooden handles make for comfortable handling.
These light hedge shears deliver smooth, precise cuts regardless of the foliage you are pruning. Eliminates crushing and chewed cuts. Blades are made from hot hammer-forged Izumo Yasuki Steel, which is used in the making of Japanese swords. This steel gives the shears maximum sharpness and cutting power. Ultrahigh on the Rockwell scale, the tempered steels measures a Rockwell hardness of 60. 6-inch blade; 20-inch overall length; weight of 1.8 lbs.
Specs
20in. overall, Izumo Yasuki steel, 6in. blade length, 60 on the Rockwell scales.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known by the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Warranty
A.M. Leonard's down to earth guarantee. This product is covered under A.M. Leonard's full one year warranty against manufacturer defects for product when used under normal conditions.
QUESTION: What is Rockwell Hardness? ANSWER: Rockwell Hardness refers to Rockwell Hardness testing. This is an application of testing the hardness of materials such as metal or plastic. The testing will vary, but one example is when a diamond cone or ball is depressed at pressure into the material. The impression is measured and then given a hardness rating.
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