There are many bonsai tools on the market today from a range of brands, from Kikuwa to Kaneshin to Masakuni. Each brand has its merits, but our brand of choice at Eisei-en is Kikuwa from Japan. Kikuwa bonsai tools are made-to-last, with solid construction and sharp cutting edges. Our recommendation is that you have at least the following tools in your kit when creating bonsai trees - Scissors, Concave Cutters, Wire Cutters and Pliers. Additionally, consider adding a Knob Cutter and a Flat Root Cutter to round out your tool bag.