Japanese Garden Knife
7 inch pre sharpened curved stainless steel blade.
Japanese garden knife. A japanese folding knife is the perfect companion in both the garden and the greenhouse useful for deadheading taking cuttings light pruning and clipping as well as grafting. Hori is the japanese word for dig and coolly enough hori hori is the japanese onomatopoeia for the sound that digging makes. This 12cm bladed knife has a strong alloy carbon steel blade with a single bevelled edge for precise cutting and a hammer finish so it looks good too. You may have seen them but are still unsure if you really need one.
I m about to convince you otherwise. This japanese garden knife arrives handsomely packaged in an attractive box and comes with a robust leather sheath plus diamond sharpening rod all of which makes this a great gift for any gardener. What is a japanese digging knife. I ve been converted as these hori hori gardening knives make daily chores an absolute breeze.
With so many different versions of the hori hori on the market finding the right one can be challenging. The sensei japanese garden knife is one of the few that has a polymer handle. With his versatility the japanese digging knife can be used to replace a host of standard garden tools including pruners trowels weed extractors and small saws. The blade extends all the way into the handle offering a full tang.
I chose this knife because. This means it will last a lot longer and withstand the elements well but you do pay extra for it it s about 10 more than most other knives on the market. A guard protects the hands from contacting the blade. A hori hori is a traditional japanese gardening knife which makes weeding unearthing roots and cultivating an absolute doddle.
It s slightly shorter than most other knives at 12 instead of the standard 13.
