Tobisho Topiary Clippers pruning book The blade is sharp and

The blade is sharp and often has a footplate or step to aid you in pushing the blade down into the soil

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you should only be cutting soft green growth with them

This is a traditional Dutch shovel design

Tobisho Topiary Clippers pruning book The blade is sharp andThe Japanese name for this tool is hakaribasami, which means leaf cutting scissors, and it's crucial not to cut old, hard growth, just soft green stuff. Designed to be used single handedly, leaving your other hand free, the long blades and spring action make clipping a breeze. Excellent for finessing your topiary and precision cutting at awkward angles in tight spaces. The locking mechanism (the clasp at the bottom of the handles) is very deliberate