Stainless Steel Concave Branch Cutter 210 mm
Stainless Steel Concave Branch Cutter
The Stainless Steel Concave Branch Cutter is an essential precision tool for bonsai pruning, designed to remove branches cleanly while promoting faster and more natural healing. Its carefully shaped concave cutting head allows cuts to close smoothly, reducing visible scarring as the tree matures.
This model features a round concave cutting edge, positioned between a traditional straight concave cutter and a knob cutter. The slightly rounded profile creates deeper, more natural-shaped cuts than straight-edge cutters, making it ideal for removing medium to thicker branches where a clean finish is critical.
Key Features & Benefits
- Round concave cutting edge produces smoother, more natural cuts than standard straight-edge concave cutters.
- Cuts slightly deeper, allowing the wound to heal flush with the trunk or branch.
- Withstands higher cutting force, making it suitable for harder wood and thicker branches.
- Precision-ground stainless steel blades for long-lasting sharpness and corrosion resistance.
- Clean, controlled cuts that minimise tearing and tissue damage
Why Use a Concave Cutter?
Concave cutters are the standard pruning tool in bonsai, specifically designed to remove branches in a way that encourages optimal healing. Unlike ordinary pruners, concave cutters leave a recessed wound that allows callus tissue to grow evenly over time, resulting in a smooth, natural finish.
Round Edge vs Straight Edge
- Round-edge concave cutters cut more easily due to their thinner, longer cutting edge and create a finish similar to a knob cutter
- Straight-edge concave cutters are generally stronger and easier to sharpen, but leave a flatter cut
This round-edge model combines the cutting efficiency of a knob cutter with the control of a concave branch cutter, making it a versatile addition to any bonsai tool kit.
Ideal For
- Removing medium to thick branches
- Structural pruning during styling or refinement
- Bonsai artists seeking clean cuts with minimal scarring
