Japanese pruner Samurai KS-8T
For pruning fruit trees and berry bushes need a pruner that does not damage the cambium and branch bark, but makes an even, neat cut. The weight of the tool is of great importance. When working with heavy pruning shears for a long time, the brush gets tired, and the handles of light tools can quickly break under heavy load.
Pruners are used for grafting plants and grafting cuttings onto the stock.
In order for the graft to take root, the cut must be even, without the "chewed" bark. Guillotine blades allow you to remove branches "on a ring" without leaving "hemp".
When choosing a secateurs, you should pay attention to:
- the material from which the blades and handles are made;
- pruner type;
- the presence of a latch for easy storage.
Let's consider these characteristics using the example of the Samurai KS-8T secateurs.
Blade and handle material
The blades and handles of the Samurai KS-8T secateurs are made of hardened steel, which increases the service life of the tool. Compared to regular amateur pruning shears, the blades of a Japanese tool stay sharp for much longer.
The pruner "Samurai KS-8T" is suitable both for work in a small summer cottage, and for processing plantings of a large area. You need to sharpen the secateurs every two seasons.
Due to the hardening of steel at low temperatures (up to 300ABOUTC), the cutting part of the tool is very strong. The pruning shears can cut a skeletal branch up to 3 cm in diameter. The length of the pruning shears allows you to adjust the force lever when pruning branches.
The pruning shear spring is made of galvanized steel, so it does not rust. Even after long-term storage of the secateurs in an inoperative position, the spring rate does not decrease.
Pruner type and serviceability
Most secateurs are solid instruments. The blade and crescent part smoothly merge into the handle. Because of this, to sharpen the blade, you have to unscrew the fastening screw and remove the spring, which is not very convenient.
The blade of the Samurai KS-8T pruner is removable. It is attached to the handles of the instrument with a separate screw that can be easily unscrewed without completely disassembling the secateurs. Due to the fact that the spring of the secateurs is made of galvanized steel, it does not need to be lubricated during winter.
Storage clips
During storage and transport, the secateurs must be secured to ensure safety. In the "Samurai KS-8T" pruner, the role of the retainer is played by a gear lock, which is located under the blades and is operated using a lever.