Small Scissors with Lacquered Handles

These beautiful small scissors from Cohana are perfect for everything from detailed cutting work such as quilting or embroidery to simple snipping of a yarn or thread. 

The blades are created by Hasegawa Cutlery, a manufacturer of edged tools established in 1933 and located in Seki, Japan's foremost cutlery-making town. Blades are forged and hand-fitted by master craftsmen for a sharp edge and a smooth, hitch-free cutting experience.

Each pair of small scissors is handcrafted by a craftsman to adjust the engagement of the blades in order to achieve a sharp cutting edge. The final steps of the finishing process "Koba-biki" and "Tip Shaving" require the senses and experienced skills of the artisan. Since the blade are delicately finished in with tapered tip, it is easy to use for detailed work of sewing and handicraft.

With handles decorated by Cohana's partners at Ehara Lacquer Works of Nagoya, each set of scissors displays the elegance of traditional Buddhist lacquerware typically reserved for temples.

Smooth-fitting and easy to use, the warm lacquer handles are as functional as they are beautiful. 

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Two options are available:

+ Shunuri - Red handles are finished with the Shunuri technique, which is used to produce a vibrant vermillion red, considered the color of celebration across Asia. Handles are finished with Gold Makie Lines.

+ Tamenuri - Tamenuri is a deep brown color produced by applying layers of transparent lacquer on top of vermilion lacquer. Handles are finished with Gold Makie Lines. 

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Each set of scissors comes in a leather case with a gilt tassel, protected by a cloth wrapping. The cloth can be used as a cleaning cloth for the lacquered handles. With proper maintenance they should last a lifetime.

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Full Length 4.1" [105mm]
Blade 0.9" [24mm]
Width 2.1" [53mm]
Thickness 0.4" [9mm]

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Cohana, located in Japan, designs and creates high quality handmade tools. Each tool is made through collaborations of renowned Japanese artisans, who have have been practicing their craft for many years. While Cohana's tools are beautiful and unique, they are also easy-to-use and practical. By making their products, Cohana hopes to connect traditional techniques and knowledge to the future and revitalize the production regions.

Please note the fiber content of the material you are working with, and follow the applicable instructions: 

Cotton or linen - Machine washable on cool cycle with pH-neutral soap. Lay flat to dry.

Superwash Wool - Machine washable on cool cycle with pH-neutral soap, though hand wash recommended. Lay flat to dry.

Wool and Wool blends - Handwash only in lukewarm water with pH-neutral soap. Lay flat to dry.

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To pick up your order at our shop, when checking out, under shipping method, choose Pick up at our Oakland store - 6328 San Pablo Ave.

You will receive an email when your order is ready. Orders placed Tuesday-Saturday are typically ready within 24 hours. To pick up your order, come to the shop between 11am - 3pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Knock on the front door and give us your name. 

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