These traditional bonsai pliers—known in Japanese as yattoko—combine dependable strength with the precise control required for detailed bonsai work.
Carefully aligned jaws provide a secure, accurate grip when applying, bending, twisting or removing aluminium and copper bonsai wire. Their sturdy construction also makes them suitable for delicate adjustments to bark and deadwood features, including jin and shari work.
The pliers draw on the renowned metalworking heritage of the Tsubame-Sanjo region. Their balanced shape sits comfortably in the hand, providing the durability needed for demanding work without sacrificing manoeuvrability or control.
Precision-aligned jaws for secure and controlled gripping
Suitable for applying, bending, twisting and removing bonsai wire
Works with both aluminium and copper wire
Useful for detailed bark, jin and shari work
Strong construction for demanding tasks
Balanced design for comfortable, controlled handling
Made using the respected metalworking traditions of Tsubame-Sanjo
Made in Japan
Tool type: Bonsai pliers (yattoko)
Total Length: 200mm
Recommended uses: Wire application, adjustment and removal; bark and deadwood work
These traditional bonsai pliers—known in Japanese as yattoko—combine dependable strength with the precise control required for detailed bonsai work.
Carefully aligned jaws provide a secure, accurate grip when applying, bending, twisting or removing aluminium and copper bonsai wire. Their sturdy construction also makes them suitable for delicate adjustments to bark and deadwood features, including jin and shari work.
The pliers draw on the renowned metalworking heritage of the Tsubame-Sanjo region. Their balanced shape sits comfortably in the hand, providing the durability needed for demanding work without sacrificing manoeuvrability or control.
Precision-aligned jaws for secure and controlled gripping
Suitable for applying, bending, twisting and removing bonsai wire
Works with both aluminium and copper wire
Useful for detailed bark, jin and shari work
Strong construction for demanding tasks
Balanced design for comfortable, controlled handling
Made using the respected metalworking traditions of Tsubame-Sanjo
Made in Japan
Tool type: Bonsai pliers (yattoko)
Total Length: 200mm
Recommended uses: Wire application, adjustment and removal; bark and deadwood work
