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$53.99Stanwood Bonsai Tool 10-Piece Carbon Steel Shear Set and Tool Kit Rating :
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #7739 in Lawn & Patio
- Brand: Stanwood Bonsai Tool
- Model: BT-10
- Dimensions: 2.00" h x
9.00" w x
12.00" l,
Features
- Great Quality
- Ideal for all levels of bonsai enthusiasts
- Made of Carbon Steel
- Hand Inspected and Lightly Oiled
- Great Quality
- Ideal for all levels of bonsai enthusiasts
- Made of Carbon Steel
- Hand Inspected and Lightly Oiled
Product Description
This 10-piece bonsai tool set includes: 7 1/2" large cutting scissors, 7 1/2" medium cutting scissors, 7" trimming scissors, 4 1/4" leaf cutter, 8" concave cutter, 8 1/4" knob cutter, 7" wire cutter, 8 1/2" rake with spatula, 9" root hook, and 5 3/4" broom. If you are deciding what tools to buy for your first bonsai tree, this is a great kit to start with. The kit costs less than half of what you would pay for by buying individually. This tool set includes almost everything you would need as a beginner or intermediate level bonsai enthusiast. These tools are covered by one year free replacement warranty.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful.
You get what you pay for, and sometimes a little extra
By Dave Mueller
I knew when I ordered these that they were cheap knock offs of the really fancy, really expensive, Japanese tools. I figured for 60 bucks it was worth a shot, and I am glad I took the chance.Pros:1. Affordable for entry level into the hobby. Plant material can be costly, tools can be costly, etc. This affordable kit has enough in it to keep a beginner working for a long time. For less than the price of one tool from the high end. For bonsai you need 3 things: Concave cutters, Wire cutters, and scissors of some sort, a root rake/pick is nice but a chopstick or skewer will work for this in a pinch. And the concave cutters are semi negotiable depending on your tree. All 3 are here.2. Relatively decent quality on the tools that are important (see above)3. Ordered with super saver shipping and got it a day or two before earliest estimate.Cons1. The biggest set of scissors is very stiff. I tried lubrication and that didn't help, it's just a stiff joint.2. 3 pairs of scissors seems a little extreme. I styled a new tree the day after I got these, and literally 2 of the 3 sets of scissors are unused.3. This one is the biggest one, the wire cutter is almost worthless for bonsai. It is a scissor type wire cutter and for bonsai you really need a cutter that the blades butt into each other (think bolt cutters). The scissor style cutters have a tendency to bend wire as it cuts. When taking wire off of a tree that can lead to real bad scarring to your branches that will take well over a year to grow out.Overall I'm giving these a 4/5. The tools I needed are in good working order but some of the other stuff is junky. The tools I didn't "need" are a nice addition. If I had purchaed (for example) a high end concave cutter it would in no way improve my tree or bonsai skills but I would have paid more for that 1 tool than for this whole set. If I had to go back and make the choice, I would definitely order again
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful.Wonderful started set
By Robert E. Kauffman
Bonsai Tool 10-piece SetI have been practicing the art of bonsai for over 25 years and encouraged many to take up bonsai. This is an excellent starter tool set that will be useful for any beginner. It has everything they need to begin the great adventure.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Two thumbs up
By Sean J. Kelley
Oriental touch LCC was quick and caring. I didn't open until a couple weeks after receiving the box. Noticed I only gotten 9 of 10 pieces. Contacted Oriental touch and was amazed at the quick response. No hassle or problems was sent the missing piece in a few days. The 10 piece set is great and affordable for beginners.
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