Winter Limited Edition Cohana - Small Scissors with Laquered Handles KANTSUBAKI C24

Winter Limited Edition for 2024 is based on the theme KANTSUBAKI: winter camellias blooming in snow.The theme colours are “red” for camellia and “white” for snow.

Representing the beauty and strength of KANTSUBAKI blooming brightly in the severe cold of winter.

These beautiful small scissors are perfect for detailed cutting work. 

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. Handles are lacquer coated by Ehara Lacquer Works in Nagoya. The handles are decorated with gold Makie lines using pure gold to give them a noble luster.

A snowflake charm is attached for the KANTSUBAKI Winter Limited Edition.

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 "Final Sharpening" 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 our 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.

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.