There are many bonsai tools that you can choose and finding the right one to do a certain task can be a problematic thing to do. It is necessary to be informed and has sufficient knowledge in this regard so you can determine which bonsai tool is appropriate for which job. When you have this knowledge, certainly you will have fewer problems and you increase your likelihood to end up with a healthy and beautiful bonsai tree.

Even if you are a beginner in this bonsai world, you still need to understand several basic bonsai tools so you can start off properly. One bonsai tool that should be in your top priority list is a pair of scissors. Of course this is not regular scissors for typical use, but the shape is indeed very similar. However, they are constructed differently and they are also sharpened specifically so they will not harm the tree when you prune and cut its branches and roots.

The next important bonsai tool is the branch cutter. This cutter is designed specifically to remove small branches from your bonsai tree. Usually you will need this tool if you design your bonsai from shrubs. It also can be used to cut thick branches when scissors cannot cut through, especially if the bonsai is quite old.

Proper care for your bonsai tools

Any type of tools will need proper care so it can last longer and you can use it repeatedly. You need to learn this because it is better to have proper care for your bonsai tools rather than work with rusty tools or have to buy new ones. It is better to do a little effort to do this care rather than spending money repeatedly for new tools or even worse damaging your precious bonsai tree.

You need to inspect your bonsai tools regularly, especially after every time you use them. You need to make sure that they are clean and work properly. Use a cloth to clean each tool. Be careful when you do this because most of these tools are sharp and can hurt you.

If you notice any sap in the blades or handles, you should remove it immediately using soapy water and a cloth. A piece of bamboo or a wooden spatula can be used to remove annoying stains. If necessary, you can use cleaning oils, although you need to be sure that the oil is the right type for the job and thus will not damage the tools.

Another proper care that you should do is to oil your bonsai tools and spray them with lubricant that can prevent corrosion. Applying rust prevention oil is also a good idea, but you need to clean old rusts first. After you remove these rusts, you can apply a coating oil on the exposed steel to stop future oxidation process.