Why Bonsai Tools?
The art form of Bonsai originated in China and has since been perfected in Japan. The Japanese designed many tools over the years in their never ending quest to perfect the art of Bonsai. Today, Bonsai is appreciated and practiced throughout the world because of their exemplary dedication and perseverance. What you need to get started In the event you are just entering the world of Bonsai and, with this guide, discovering that Bonsai may appear to be more complex than you initially imagined, take heart- it need not be! First of all, dont be overwhelmed by the wide variety of tools you see. Only two are essential to get started- #1: a Concave Branch Cutter, and #2: a very sharp, scissors-type shear. For example, we recommend our #8169 Novice Concave Cutter and our #8163 Ashinaga Shear as the most basic tools to begin with on limited budgets. The Ashinaga Shear can be substituted with most any sharp, standard shear. Our exceptionally sharp, lower cost #130 GardenCut Shear, lends itself v