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Following The Tradition

Tanaka Shears are designed and made from the best quality steel (TAMAHAGANE) to provide longevity and the ability to be sharpened over and over. All Tanaka Shears are hand made, piece by piece for the best in durability and performance.

The history of Tanaka — following the Japanese sword-smithing tradition.

The Tanaka Difference

Tamahagane (玉鎖) is a type of steel made in the Japanese tradition. The word tama means "round and precious", like a gem. The word hagane means "steel". Tamahagane is used to make Japanese swords, knives, shears, and other kinds of tools. The carbon content of the majority of analyzed Japanese swords historically lies between 0.5~0.7 mass%.