--- product_id: 68525959 title: "Shrub Shears Okatsune 217: Short Handled, Medium-bladed." brand: "okatsune" price: "£154.76" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Okatsune" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/68525959-shrub-shears-okatsune-217-short-handled-medium-bladed store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Rockwell 60-61 Izumo steel 800g lightweight design 175mm precision blade Shrub Shears Okatsune 217: Short Handled, Medium-bladed. **Brand:** okatsune **Price:** £154.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✂️ Shape your garden like a pro — precision, power, and style in every cut! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shrub Shears Okatsune 217: Short Handled, Medium-bladed. by okatsune - **How much does it cost?** £154.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/68525959-shrub-shears-okatsune-217-short-handled-medium-bladed) ## Best For - okatsune enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted okatsune brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted by Pros:** Ambidextrous design and balanced weight make these shears the go-to tool for garden perfectionists. - • **Effortless Control:** Short 300mm handles let you work close to branches and in tight spaces with ease. - • **Unmatched Durability:** Forged from premium Izumo Yashugi steel with Rockwell hardness 60-61 for long-lasting sharpness. - • **Precision Meets Power:** 175mm medium blade cuts deeper and faster for flawless topiary and hedge shaping. - • **Vibration-Absorbing Comfort:** Japanese white oak handles reduce fatigue, making extended pruning a pleasure. ## Overview The Okatsune 217 Shrub Shears combine a 175mm medium-length blade with lightweight 800g construction and premium Izumo Yashugi steel (Rockwell 60-61) for superior sharpness and durability. Designed with short 300mm handles for close, precise cuts in tight spaces, these ambidextrous shears feature vibration-absorbing Japanese white oak handles for comfortable, fatigue-free use. A top choice among professional gardeners and bonsai artists, these shears deliver clean, fast cuts and long-lasting performance. ## Description Product Description Discover the complete Okatsun range of professional pruning shears, hedge trimmers, loppers and sickles. Secateurs The Okatsune scissors are the undisputed number 1 in Japan: the country where pruning has been raised to a true art. Bonsai scissors Okatsune bonsai scissors are the undisputed number 1 in Japan, the country where the bonsai originates. Hedge trimmer The Okatsune shrub shears are very user-friendly and provide a lot of pleasure when used. You will notice that you can design the shape of your hedge very accurately and with ease. Japanese white oak handles are known to absorb vibrations. For this reason, working with these scissors is a very pleasant experience. Silky Okatsune Top Garden Care Kit Two Japanese bestsellers, with free holster, in a luxury gift box. Treat yourself or your best garden friend to this beautiful lounger set. For cutting branches up to 1 inch, use the Okatsune 103 Pruning Shears. Thicker branches can be easily cut with the Silky Super Accel folding saw. This razor sharp garden tool from Japan cuts through butter like a knife leaving a smooth cut. With this set on the belt, you can really do all tree cutting work in the garden Review: Amazing shears - These shears are very nice. Perfect size, very sharp. A joy to use. Review: Quality stands out - Excellent clean cuts. Well made, balanced - my go to item in the garden. ## Features - Lightweight scissors are ideal for the topiary of the boxwood, as you can work close to the wood due to the short handles - Also ideal for working in tight spaces - The blade of the 217 box shears is 30 mm longer than the blade of the 216 boxwood scissors to penetrate deeper into the bush and cut faster on large areas. - Uniquely forged from the finest Izumo Yashugi steel (Rockwell hardness 60-61), so the blades stay sharp for a very long time; easy sharpening of the blades with Okatsune whetstone (Okatsune 412) - Total length: 535 mm; handle length: 300 mm; blade length: 175 mm; one light weight: 800 g ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001HYO9WI | | Best Sellers Rank | 53,937 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 63 in Hedge Shears | | Blade Edge | उततल | | Blade Length | 175 Millimetres | | Blade Material | Special Steel | | Blade Type | Bypass | | Blade material | Special Steel | | Brand | Okatsune | | Colour | White | | Country of Origin | Japan | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,035 Reviews | | Cutting Width | 30 Millimeters | | Handle Material | Wood | | Is the Product Left or Right Handed? | Ambidextrous | | Item Dimensions L x W | 5L x 15.5W centimetres | | Item Weight | 800 Grams | | Item weight | 800 Grams | | Manufacturer | Okatsune | | Material | High Carbon Steel | | Model Number | 7744ai | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | 7744ai | | Point Style | Round point | | Product Style | Bypass | | Product dimensions | 5L x 15.5W centimetres | | Size | 217 kurz+mittellanger Klinge | | Style | Bypass | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Okatsune - **Colour:** White - **Item weight:** 800 Grams - **Product dimensions:** 5L x 15.5W centimetres - **Style:** Bypass ## Images ![Shrub Shears Okatsune 217: Short Handled, Medium-bladed. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Z1TETQM0L.jpg) ![Shrub Shears Okatsune 217: Short Handled, Medium-bladed. - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71F3l3q18dL.jpg) ![Shrub Shears Okatsune 217: Short Handled, Medium-bladed. - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yGAfHhx7L.jpg) ![Shrub Shears Okatsune 217: Short Handled, Medium-bladed. - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ckxCZpPwL.jpg) ![Shrub Shears Okatsune 217: Short Handled, Medium-bladed. - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gZdaGM7nL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing shears *by I***I on 22 November 2025* These shears are very nice. Perfect size, very sharp. A joy to use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality stands out *by M***H on 8 July 2025* Excellent clean cuts. Well made, balanced - my go to item in the garden. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Be careful, they told you they were sharp! *by L***3 on 1 October 2020* Be warned, these shears are lethally sharp, which, in the right hands, is exactly what you want. They are lightweight, beautifully balanced and a complete pleasure to use. They will cut privet, hawthorn, shrubs and box hedges to precise perfection and, to seal the deal, they come presented in a very elegant leather sheath. Simply the best shears we’ve ever owned over a lifetime of gardening. ## Frequently Bought Together - 217 Okatsune 7744ai Trimming Shears, Type 60, Short Handle - Okatsune Sharpening Stone - Okatsune 101 7-inch Bypass Pruners, Small (One Pack) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/68525959-shrub-shears-okatsune-217-short-handled-medium-bladed](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/68525959-shrub-shears-okatsune-217-short-handled-medium-bladed) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-07-13*