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Bonsai Tree Tools

The range of bonsai tools is extensive, but you can start with just a few of them. Here I am listing the most basic bonsai tools with short description and links to sites where you can buy them. Always remember to buy good-quality tools, as they will last a lifetime.

Bonsai Pruning Tools

a1073t Bonsai Tree Tools Traditional Bonsai Shears – Only $19.95!

These bonsai scissors are great for beginners. They have short thick blades and big bowed handles. You can use them to cut small bonsai branches and leaves. If you are just starting to bonsai and want to buy just one pair of scissors, traditional bonsai shears is a good choice. Made in China.

a1072t Bonsai Tree Tools Professional Bonsai Shears – Only $69.95!

These professional quality bonsai shears, with its hand-forged, high carbon steel construction and laminated blades will give years of easy use and superior performance. A life-time tool designed for pruning branches, cutting capillary roots and for general bonsai trimming. 7-1/4″ overall. Made in Japan.

a1074t Bonsai Tree Tools Utility Shears – Only $14.95!Small shears for pruning small branches and or foliage. Blades are very sharp and maintain their sharpness for many years, soft stainless steel blades; soft plastic handles. Made in China.
a1068t Bonsai Tree Tools Satsuki Shears – Only $14.95!

Long narrow body which is great for trimming buds and reaching deep with minimum disturbance to the surrounding foliage. It’s finger rings are also well suited for smaller hands. 3/4″ blades, 7″ overall. If you have only one pair of general-purpose scissors, I would recommend getting these for more detailed work. Made in China.

a1070t Bonsai Tree Tools Concave Branch Cutter – Only $23.95!

This razor sharp tool is designed for cutting branches flush to the trunk. The resulting wound can then heal over quickly with very little scarring. Will keep a sharp edge indefinitely when properly used and cared for. The Concave Cutter is the single most important tool for bonsai use and for which there is no substitute. The 8″ version is considered the basic size. 8″ overall. Made in China.

Concave Cutter Professional Concave Cutter – Only $69.95!

The high carbon steel of this concave cutter will keep a sharp edge indefinitely when properly used and cared for. This tool is designed for cutting branches flush to the trunk so that the resulting wound can heal quickly with little scarring. The concave cutter is the single most important tool for bonsai use and for which there is no substitute. 8″ overall length (basic size). Made in Japan.

Bonsai Wiring Tools

Bonsai Wire Cutters Professional Bonsai Wire Cutters – Only $59.95

These wire cutters are designed specifically for removing bonsai wire. Although enthusiasts new to bonsai sometimes substitute standard wire cutters, these are designed with a rounded head to prevent damage to the trunk and branches when removing wires. The jaws of the cutters cut the wire symmetrically and cleanly. Highly recommended for bonsai enthusiast. 8.0″ overall.

a1071t Bonsai Tree Tools Bonsai Wire Cutters – Only 19.95!

These wire cutters are designed specifically for removing bonsai wire. Although enthusiasts new to bonsai sometimes substitute standard wire cutters, these are designed with a rounded head to prevent damage to the trunk and branches when removing wires. The jaws of the cutters cut the wire symmetrically and cleanly. Highly recommended for bonsai enthusiast. 7-3/4″ overall. Made in China.

Bonsai Potting Tools

a1075t Bonsai Tree Tools Professional Single Point Root Rake – Only $16.95This tool is a must have. Used to separate small and medium sized capillary roots during transplanting and repotting. Has a single steel prong. Simple, yet a necessary tool for bonsai enthusiasts. Made in Japan. 8″ overall.
Hemp Brush Hemp Brush – Only $14.95

Used to smooth the top of the soil and is helpful with cleaning up a Penjing. Firm but not too stiff. I use it during bonsai repotting to smooth the soil. Than I water and add moss or another ground cover.

Stainless Steel 3 Piece Scoop Stainless Steel 3 Piece Scoop Set With Screen – $29.95

Stainless steel 3 piece scoop set with screen. Handy for mixing bonsai soil and for scooping bonsai soil into bonsai pots. These scoops have fine built-in screens (17 meshes per inch) which sift out dust as you scoop.

Susan Brian

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