Japanese Short Thread Snips for Sewing – Forged White Steel 4”
Compact enough to stay right beside the work, these 4-inch Japanese thread snips use a short blade for close trimming and a forged combination of Yasuki White Steel #1 and softer iron.
The 1.57-inch blade is made for loose threads, thread ends, and other small cuts in sewing, embroidery, quilting, and detailed handwork. The compact overall size keeps the tool easy to control and easy to reach for.
The material construction is what makes this pair especially interesting. Yasuki White Steel #1 forms the hard cutting material, with softer iron behind it for resilience. Two different materials, each with a different role, are brought together in one small traditional tool.
A dark oxidized finish gives the steel a restrained appearance and helps resist rust. White Steel is not stainless, so the snips should be kept dry after use and given occasional light oil during storage.
For makers who appreciate traditional Japanese toolmaking as much as the practical size of the tool itself, this pair puts forged White Steel construction into a compact everyday thread snip.
Made in Japan.
Technical Information
- Overall Length: 4”
- Blade Length: 1.57”
- Weight: 1.16 oz
- Blade Material: Yasuki White Steel #1 + Soft Iron
- Blade Type: Short Blade
- Construction: Forged / Composite Steel
- Blade Finish: Oxidized
- Made in Japan