Use 5" (125 mm) straight hemostats for precise bonsai wiring. Ideal for gripping, guiding, and securing wires without damaging branches and while protecting delicate bark.
Bonsai artists often use 5" (125 mm) straight hemostats to hold and guide wire during shaping. Their locking jaws provide a firm, steady grip on fine wire while leaving your other hand free to position branches. Unlike standard pliers, the narrow tips and light weight help avoid damage to delicate bark, making them especially useful when wiring younger or thinner branches.
Unlike heavier tools, straight hemostats give bonsai growers fine control in tight spaces close to the trunk or among dense foliage. The compact 125 mm size is perfect for working with small bonsai trees, intricate branch structures, and fine aluminum or copper wire. By freeing one hand, they make detailed wiring less fatiguing and more accurate, especially during long shaping sessions.
These hemostats (locking forceps) are made with AISI 420 German surgical grade stainless steel, not "alloy steel" recovered from rusted cars. See "Documentation" for the chemical analysis certificate.
This lab Certificate of Analysis details the chrome, manganese & nickel content that ensures hardness, durability & rust resistance. For why this is important, read: Stainless Steel Tool Chemical Analysis
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