Chikamasa TP-500SF Spring Scissors. Straight Fluorine-Coated Stainless

Chikamasa TP-500SF: Straight Coated Blade on a Soft Spring Bulk work is what this pair was put together for. A straight blade of heat-treated Japanese stainless does the cutting, finished with a high-quality fluorine coating. That coating sheds resin and sap, so the edge keeps sliding through sticky material instead of dragging. Between the handles, a flexible stainless torsion spring reopens the blades after each squeeze. The blade runs 35 mm, and the whole pair measures 155 mm. Chikamasa grinds the outer faces round, so the blade back will not bruise the flower it brushes. A hand-tightened stainless rivet with patented grooves sits at the pivot, where it resists resin and rinses clean. Grips are elastomer resin moulded over a steel core, soft on the skin and firm under pressure. A safety band holds the pair closed in a pocket or drawer and flicks off with the thumb. Together they make the TP-500 built for volume. Japanese Trimming Scissors for High-Volume Wet Trim Wet trim straight off the branch is the hardest test for any scissor. Resin is fresh and tacky, fan leaves are everywhere, and a crew may be at the table for hours. The coating keeps cleaning stops further apart, while the spring saves the small muscles that open the hand. A straight edge strips leaves, cuts stems to hanging length and squares off bud bases quickly. Detail work is its weak spot. A straight tip does not reach into tight crevices as easily as a curved or slanted blade. Many trimmers pair it with a slanted B-500SLF for the final pass. Resin still builds up eventually, so wipe the blade with isopropyl and a soft rag rather than an abrasive pad. The spring takes a little getting used to, and trimmers who prefer a springless feel can use the B-500SF instead. Keep it on leaf and soft stems, since woody branches chip the edge and scuff the coating. Key Features Straight Japanese Stainless Blade: A straight edge moves quickly through fan leaves, stem cuts and bud bases during bulk trim. Fluorine Sap-Resistant Coating: Resin and sap slide off the coated blade, so cleaning stops come further apart. Soft Torsion Spring: A flexible stainless spring reopens the blades after each cut and eases hand fatigue. Grooved Stainless Rivet: Patented grooves at the pivot resist resin build-up and rinse out instead of seizing. Steel-Core Grip and Safety Band: Soft elastomer grips over a steel core, with a band that locks the pair shut for storage. Technical Specifications Specification Value Model TP-500SF Blade High-quality Japanese stainless steel, fluorine coating Blade shape Straight Blade length 35 mm (1.4 in) Overall length 155 mm (6.1 in) Spring Soft stainless steel torsion spring Grip Elastomer resin over steel core, orange Closure Safety band Place of origin Made in Japan