High quality Japanese Blue Paper Steel Aogami steel branch cutter by Kikuwa, a renowned bonsai tool manufacturer based in Niigata, Japan since 1960s. Root Scissors - cutting bonsai roots, thicker branches and general usageCarbon steel has a very satisfying cutting feel and sound that's popular with bonsai masters. Remember to wipe dry and clean of dirt after every use and oil the parts periodically - the tools will last a very long time.