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The 300mm lacquered wooden handle keeps the tool lightweight yet strong, giving you effortless maneuverability and a comfortable grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re tackling overgrowth in the veggie patch or tidying up your flower beds, this sickle handles everything from thick weeds to the finest garden detail with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Material: Hardened 420J2 Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Length: 300 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material: Lacquered hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Weeding, soil preparation, cultivating, seed row creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nisaku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41380709695522,"sku":"NIK-105","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2276\/6819\/files\/JapaneseStainlessSteelSickle-FlatBlade.jpg?v=1759890527"},{"product_id":"compact-hori-hori-japanese-garden-knife","title":"Compact Hori Hori Japanese Garden Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when you take the most beloved garden knife in Japan and make it even easier to carry? You get the Nisaku Yamakodachi Short Hori Hori – “Yamakodachi” meaning “mountain small sword” – a compact, serrated blade crafted for the outdoors. It’s the ultimate blend of practicality, portability, and purpose-built performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact version keeps everything you love about the original: the concave blade for digging, a razor-sharp edge for slicing, and a serrated opposite side for sawing through roots and stubborn weeds. What it loses in length (just 70mm), it makes up for in versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSized to slip into your everyday gardening kit, this smaller Hori Hori is perfect for potting, weeding, cutting string or roots, and even taking with you on hikes, bushcraft outings, or foraging adventures. The included sheath protects your fingers and your blade – and conveniently loops onto your belt for hands-free carrying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made from rust-resistant stainless steel staying sharp for longer – even when left in a garden bed and rediscovered weeks later (true story). The varnished hardwood handle feels great in the hand, with balance and control to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what we love about Japanese tools: simplicity, durability, and craftsmanship that earns its place by your side, day after day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 130 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 250 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 120 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Material: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Varnished Hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheath: Synthetic Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nisaku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41380711333922,"sku":"NIK-6200","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2276\/6819\/files\/Yamakodachi250mm_Small_HoriHori2.jpg?v=1729024821"},{"product_id":"japanese-stainless-steel-triangular-hoe","title":"Japanese Stainless Steel Triangular Hoe","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet your next go-to garden tool. The Nisaku Sankaku Hoe—Sankaku meaning \"triangle\" in Japanese—is built for precision and power, making quick work of even the toughest weeding and cultivating tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged with an ultra-sharp triangular stainless steel blade, this hoe is designed to glide just beneath the soil’s surface, cleanly slicing weeds off at the root. Unlike traditional garden hoes that rely on a forceful chopping action, the Sankaku Hoe works with a simple push motion—giving you greater control, efficiency, and less fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for tight spaces, raised beds, and delicate garden work, this tool also excels at digging, planting, cultivating, and general soil prep. The triangular shape lets you work in and around plants with finesse, while the black-lacquered wooden handle offers lightweight comfort and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re tackling overgrown patches or fine-tuning your beds, the Nisaku Sankaku Hoe is a tool you’ll reach for again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 14 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Shape: Triangular (Sankaku)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material: Japanese Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Lightweight black-lacquered hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse: Weeding, soil cultivation, planting, and general garden maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nisaku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41383515455522,"sku":"NIK-178","price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2276\/6819\/files\/JapaneseStainlessSteelTriangularHoe.jpg?v=1737000573"},{"product_id":"hori-hori-japanese-stainless-steel-garden-knife","title":"Hori Hori Japanese Stainless Steel Garden Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nisaku Hori Hori is what happens when you combine a knife, a trowel, and a saw – and make it razor-sharp, elegantly designed, and purpose-built for the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly translating to “dig-dig” in Japanese, the Hori Hori is far more than a simple gardening knife. With a dual-edged stainless steel blade, one side sharpened and the other serrated, this tool is as at home slicing through roots and cutting twine as it is sawing through stubborn soil. The pointed tip makes quick work of compacted earth and clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scalloped 18.5 cm blade mimics the profile of a trowel, ideal for planting seedlings and bulbs. Depth markings in both centimetres and inches on the blade’s reverse ensure consistent spacing and depth or your seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and built for the long haul, this garden knife features a smooth wooden handle for comfort and control. 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