Trimming shears are the most commonly and widely used tool for all Bonsai works and quality shears are always required in all cases. Bonsai shears make clean close cuts and are preferred by most serious Bonsai enthusiasts.
Ashinaga Basami Bonsai Shears:
The Ashinaga Basami shear is a basic tool for thinning and defoliating bonsai. This and the Ashinaga shear and the Concave Branch Cutter are generally considered to be the two most basic Bonsai tools.