"Without tools, we are no different than the animals" - John Lennon

Joebonsai tools are hand forged in Japan, out of solid steel, by the same companies that have made swords for hundreds of years - the quality is legendary. And that's important because Chinese tools are the standard fare at most bonsai retailers because they're cheap and easy to import. Unfortunately, the quality stinks. Shop carefully - you'll only have to buy a Japanese bonsai tool once.