Chikamasa B-300 Scissors | Carbon Steel Straight Blade, ABS Grip

Chikamasa B-300 in Razor-Sharp Japanese Carbon Steel This is the simplest straight scissor in Chikamasa's B-300 and B-500 grape-care line. The blade is high-quality Japanese carbon steel, finished to what the packaging calls a razor-sharp edge. Carbon steel can take a keener edge than most stainless and comes back quickly on a fine stone. The cutting length is 35 mm, with a narrow, pointed tip for working between berries or tight stems. The whole scissor measures 157 mm and weighs about 48 g. Instead of soft elastomer, the handles are moulded from hard ABS resin in a rounded, open shape. The pivot is a stainless steel rivet, so the joint itself stays free of rust even when the blade needs care. There is no spring and no coating, just steel, resin and a rivet. That plainness is the appeal. It also leaves nothing to wear out except the edge. Grape Scissors That Double as a Detail Trimmer Vineyard crews use this pattern to thin table-grape clusters, snipping out small berries so the rest size up evenly. The fine point that does that job also slips into dense flower to pick out a stray sugar leaf. It works for herbs, microgreens and deadheading too, anywhere a small, precise cut is the whole task. Carbon steel asks for more care than stainless, and that is the trade-off here. Wipe the blade clean and dry after every session, then put a drop of light oil on the blade and pivot before storage. Left wet or resin-caked overnight, it will spot with rust. If that routine does not fit your crew, the stainless B-300S has the same shape without the upkeep. The hard ABS handles are durable but less cushioned than the soft grips on the B-500 line. Some hands prefer that firm feel, while others tire of it on marathon trims. Keep it off anything thicker than small stems, since the fine point chips if forced. Key Features Japanese Carbon Steel Blade: Takes a very keen edge that responds quickly to light honing on a fine stone. Needle-Fine 35 mm Tip: The narrow point works between berries and into dense flower for precise, small cuts. Stainless Steel Rivet: A stainless pivot rivet reduces friction and resists rust while the blade gets its own care. ABS Resin Grip: Hard, rounded ABS handles are durable and give a firm, direct feel on each cut. Spring-Free Design: No spring or coating means fewer parts to wear and a simple wipe-and-oil care routine. Technical Specifications Specification Value Model B-300 Blade High-quality Japanese carbon steel, uncoated Blade shape Straight, pointed Blade length 35 mm (1.4 in) Overall length 157 mm (6.2 in) Weight 48 g (1.7 oz) Grip ABS resin, orange Rivet Stainless steel Place of origin Made in Japan