Seki Sewing Shears with Lacquered Handles (Tamenuri) (45-265)

Fine Shears Made in Seki the City of cutlery and The Handles are Finished with Lacquer Coatings

Story

These shears are made in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, the city of cutlery. The handle is coated with lacquer by a lacquer artisan of Buddhist altar arts in Aichi Prefecture, creating a lacquered scissors with a noble luster.

Tamenuri is a deep brown color produced by applying layers of transparent lacquer on top of vermilion lacquer.

The layers of lacquer bring out a translucent luster and depth. Beautiful luster and tasteful shine will appear as the years go by, and the smooth texture unique to lacquer will fit comfortably in your hand.
The light and stable cutting edge is made of durable and rust-resistant Japanese stainless steel.

Producing Regions

Aichi, Gifu

Producers

Lacquer｜Ehara Lacquer Works／ Aichi

Lacquer factory founded in 1970 in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. They mainly make lacquer items and Buddhist altars for temples and households. In recent years, they have been producing various lacquered works other than traditional Buddhist altars.

Shears｜Hasegawa Cutlery／Seki,Gifu

A cutlery manufacturer established in 1933 in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan's leading cutlery towns. The reliable quality was born from the outstanding technology and abundant knowledge cultivated through history. Their products have pleasant sharpness that cannot be found anywhere else.

Product Size

All measurements are for reference. Please note in advance that the actual dimensions and weight of the product may slightly vary.

Package Size

Materials

Body: Stainless steel, ABS resin, Lacquer
Case: Genuine leather Tassel: Silk, Polyester
Cloth: Polyester, Nylon

Handling Precautions

• The blade tips are sharp, so please handle with care.
• Forcing the blades to cut hard or thick object will result in losing blade engagement and damage to the blades.
• Dropping or strong impact may cause damage.
• Do not store scissors in direct sunlight or in high temperatures and humidity to prevent rusting of the scissors and discoloration of the lacquer.
• Lacquer coatings are very delicate. Do not use hard cloths or abrasives for cleaning as they scratch the surface.
• After use, wipe with the cleaner cloth provided and store in the sheath.
• The sheath is made of genuine leather and therefore may stretch or shrink a little. Also wetting with water or sweat may cause color fading or stains.
• There may be a rare case of lacquer rash depending on user's physical constitution. If you experience any abnormality, discontinue use and consult a physician.
• Keep out of reach of infants.