Deluxe Yamakatana Hori Hori Trowel - 180mm Blade

Deluxe Yamakatana Hori Hori Trowel - 180mm Blade

Hori Hori knives are multi-functional landscaping knives with curved blades originating from Japan. Traditionally used for foraging Sansai (vegetables growing in the wild) in the mountains, the Hori Hori blade has become an indispensable gardening tool around the globe.

The Deluxe Yamakatana Hori Hori trowel with 180mm Blade from Maruyoshi arrives complete with a sheath for protection. It features one straight edge and one serrated edge on the blade, perfect for cutting and slicing and also sawing and hacking. The blade is curved and features an ergonomically crafted durable plastic handle with hand guard. This clever design means that with a simple twist of the wrist you can cut and lift out stubborn weeds or roots in your garden. The blade and the ergonomic handle are carefully balanced to reduce wrist fatigue. The blade's center is engraved with millimeter markings to help gage depths which is useful for a number of tasks in the garden such as bulb planting.

It cuts and scrapes weeds, roots and vegetables. Ideal for cutting roots, transplanting, removing stubborn plants, sod cutting and dividing perennials. The protective sheath keeps the blade clean and sharp while not in use but also protects you while you carry it around the garden. The sheath provides a means for convenient and safe transport while the blade handle has a notch for a hanging lanyard if required.

Can be used for digging, sawing, chopping, measuring, right through to hunting and fishing. The blade itself is polished to a beautiful mirror quality shine and the handle is riveted for heavy duty use so you can work with your Hori Hori trowel time after time without fear of wear and tear.