JAPANESE BONSAI TOOLS by KIKU
Many bonsai tasks can be done with ordinary products commonly available in this country. Some bonsai jobs, however, can only be properly done with tools made for the purpose. These bonsai tools were designed in Japan. Japanese manufacturers are still the best source for special purpose bonsai tools. Adams’ Bonsai has exclusively offered Kiku brand bonsai tools for over 20 years. These are Japanese made, are of good quality, and are reasonably priced. I use them in my own bonsai work because they do their intended job well but are not so expensive that one’s life is ruined when damage from misuse or carelessness occurs. I have never had a failure due to normal use. The economical price of these fine tools saves money for buying better bonsai stock and better pots. After all, the object of bonsai is to display a beautiful bonsai, not to own a very expensive set of tools. If Kiku tools are used as intended and periodically cleaned and oiled, they will give many years of good service.
ADAMS' BONSAI
Lynchburg, VA
8” CONCAVE PRUNER: The most used bonsai tool.
Very sharp. Concave cut heals with minimal scar. Cuts wood up to ½”
diameter. Very long life with proper use.
6” BUD SCISSOR: The second most used bonsai tool. Reaches into tight
places to prune twigs and leaves. Handles separated to avoid damage
to trapped branches.
8” KNOB CUTTER: Vital
for large bonsai work. Quick, controlled wood removal from large limb
stubs. Much better than concaves for this job. A personal favorite!
$29
$24
$32
7” WIRE/JIN PLIERS: Very useful in
applying and removal of training wire, especially in tight places.
Special jaw alignment, gripping grooves, and jaw leverage gives this
tool an unsurpassable advantage over any domestic pliers. Helps with
wire placement and controlled limb bending. I often use a pair in
each hand when wiring. Also great for jin work.
$23
8” WIRE CUTTER: Made for bonsai use. Short jaws give needed leverage
for easy removal of training wire without damage to tree. Vastly superior
to hardware store cutters.
BONSAI
TWEEZERS: Stainless steel, angled tip. Many uses in addition to traditional
weed removal. Jaws scored for good grip. Head serves as small trowel.
8”
ROOT CUTTER: Makes removal or pruning of major roots easy. Heavy cutting
edges resist damage from soil grit. A great help when potting. Reduces
the temptation to ruin concave pruner by use for root pruning.
$31
$6
$26
SILKY “GOMBOY”
FOLDING SAW: Precision removal of large limbs. Prevents crushing and
splitting damage from pruners on big limbs. Heavy 8.5” blade cuts
on the pull for control. Leaves smooth wound. Cushioned handle.
$30
HEMP SOIL BRUSH: Spreads
and contours soil. Aids in planting moss. Useful in removing debris
from the planting surface and tidying up the work area.
$4
SINGLE POINT ROOT HOOK: Extremely useful
for removing soil & untangling roots when potting. Damages roots
less than multiple point repotting tools. Lifetime steel construction
with plastic cushioning material over the grip.
$8
