Reddit Reddit reviews BambooMN Brand - 7.2" Black Bonsai Trimming Shear

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BambooMN Brand - 7.2
These bonsai trimming shears measure just over 7.2" with a blade length of 2"These bonsai trimming shears work great for leaves, branches, and roots. Makes a great addition to any bonsai trimming kitThe high quality blade will stay sharp with proper use and care.Metal shears are hand forged from carbon steelThese tools will last a lifetime with proper care. Wipe clean and lightly oil after every use.
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2 Reddit comments about BambooMN Brand - 7.2" Black Bonsai Trimming Shear:

u/WeldAE · 2 pointsr/Bonsai

> I see a lot of YouTubers using their shears to clip thin wire and I just cringe every time.

Bonsai shears are typical carbon steel and typical can stand up to aluminum wire with no issues. Sure it dulls them faster but if you cut on the back part of the blade, which rarely gets used anyway, it isn't a big deal. The problem is when you start using the tips on heavier wire like I did plus it dulls the tip down no matter the wire size and you want the tips to be super sharp.

> Would you recommend beginners start with the cheap Amazon pair

Within reason this is probably a good idea. The problem is I wouldn't recommend the $9 pair I got as the tips are too rounded over which makes all the detail work very hard. Here are the long handle ones I now own. Zoom in and look at the tips of each. Note how the left pair has the tip broken on the right blade and the middle pair look like both tips are broken.

  • The left pair are the first ones I got given as a present. They where $50 on Amazon at the time. They were awesome. Comfortable, the tips meet perfectly and they were easy to use for hours.

  • The middle pair where $9 and I got as punishment for being dumb and breaking the tip off my nice pair. I would not recommend them because unlike what the picture looks like on Amazon, the tips are very much rounded and look like they are both broken off instead of coming to a point. This is by design but it makes them much harder to use for detailed trimming. While they will work and are better than anything you will find at a home center, only get them if you are extremely budget constrained.

  • The far right pair were $25 and are very nice. They aren't quite as ergonomic as my first pair, but for 50% of the price I can't easily live with that. They are a bit longer which is nice since I work with a lot of sharp needle junipers and the tips are sharp and come together nicely. I would recommend these as the entry level pair.
u/JadedEvan · 1 pointr/Bonsai

A decent pair of shears / scissors are very helpful. I don't know why I waited to so long to buy a pair. For a beginner you don't need anything fancy, something like this would do just fine

I have been very happy with my Ryuga Concave Branch Cutters. Good quality, not expensive, have worked well for me as a intermediate hobbyist. I don't use these nearly as often as the shears.

Fertilizer - everyone has different opinions. This has much to do with the tree and what stage of development you're at. My go to is the Portland Rose Society 5-4-4. It is gentle, won't burn your plants, and encourages myochorrizal growth in your soil. Don't put this directly on your soil - it breaks apart very quickly.