Doukan DK-673 are professional Japanese garden snips with a traditional design, created for precise and delicate pruning. This model belongs to the Mekiri Basami (芽切鋏) type — Japanese garden scissors designed for working with young shoots, buds, and thin stems.
Thanks to their long, narrow blades, these snips are ideal for working inside dense foliage and making accurate cuts in places where regular pruning shears may be too bulky.
What are Doukan DK-673 snips used for?
These Japanese garden snips are ideal for:
* pruning young and thin shoots;
* removing unwanted new growth;
* caring for pine trees and other conifers;
* shaping and maintaining bonsai and niwaki;
* precision pruning inside dense foliage;
* cutting flowers, greenery, and thin stems;
* other detailed gardening tasks where accuracy and control are especially important.
One of the key features of the Doukan DK-673 is the 78 mm blade length. The long, slender blade profile provides excellent visibility of the cutting area and makes it easier to reach individual shoots in tight or difficult-to-access areas.
Forged High-Carbon Steel
The blades are made from high-carbon steel with a hardness of approximately HRC 60. This type of steel can achieve an exceptionally sharp cutting edge, which is particularly important when working with young and delicate plant growth.
Because the blades are made from carbon steel, they should be cleaned of plant sap and moisture after use, wiped completely dry, and periodically protected with suitable tool oil.
Traditional Japanese Design
The DK-673 features metal handles and a spring mechanism that automatically opens the snips after each cut. This makes repetitive pruning faster and reduces unnecessary hand movements during extended use.
With an overall length of approximately 205 mm, the snips remain compact and comfortable to handle while providing a sufficiently long blade for precise garden work.
Please note: Doukan DK-673 snips are not intended for cutting thick or hard branches. A traditional bypass pruner is a better choice for heavier pruning. The main strength of this model is precision work with young shoots, buds, and thin stems.
Specifications
Brand: Doukan
Model: DK-673
Type: Japanese garden snips / Mekiri Basami
Overall length: 205 mm
Blade length: 78 mm
Weight: 200 g
Blade material: High-carbon steel
Hardness: HRC 60
Handle material: Metal
Blade coating: None
Hand orientation: Suitable for right- and left-handed use
Country of manufacture: Japan 🇯🇵
Doukan DK-673 is an excellent choice for gardeners who value Japanese sharpness, precision, and complete control over every cut.