Okatsune - Curved Snips Clifton with a flat section then

with a flat section then gradually tightening curve that is a good all round shape for everything from shallow spoons to ladles and kuksas

This device keeps the file at right-angles to the saw as you push down on it - and your fingers away from the teeth

with differing tooth patterns

Full-colour photographs show projects both complete and under construction

Okatsune - Curved Snips Clifton with a flat section thenMade in Japan. Ideal for cutting fresh or dry willow, these are premium snips are made from the highest quality materials, made using Japan's long tradition of superior craftsmanship. Renowned for the hardness of their blades, being forged from the finest Izumo Yasugi steel, gives long lasting sharpness to Okatsune tools. The slightly curved blades makes them ideal for trimming up in all those hard to reach corners of your basket!