I have been asked by a lot of people what tools are needed for bonsai. However that is not the easiest of questions to answer. Sure as the owner of the Orlando Bonsai Store I am always looking to make a sell, but depending on level of experience of the individual a sell isn’t needed. I always suggest to new people to bonsai to take it slow. Many tools that they most likely already own are enough to do the basic pruning, trimming, and maintenance of any entry level tree. So I recommend not just buying any and every tool that there is, and to focus on quality. BUY THE GOOD STUFF. In the long run it will pay for itselt by not having to buy the same tools over and over.
However once the bonsai artist begins to aquire more skills and learn more advanced techniques they will need tools specially designed for the bonsai artist in each of us.
First and foremost is the concave cutter, This tool works like no other cutter in the lawn and garden center of any home improvement store. It is designed to remove the branch in a manor that allows for the natural healing of a tree to roll over the wound and leave a flat and very reduced scar.
In future posts I will continue to review other tools in my tool bag, and preovide suggestions on which options exists. If you have questions please feel free to ask.
