The hori hori is a Japanese garden knife that has developed a devoted following among serious gardeners worldwide for a simple reason: it does more tasks well than any other single garden tool. The name translates roughly as "dig dig" - an accurate description of its primary purpose, but a significant understatement of its range. Digging planting holes, transplanting seedlings, dividing perennial clumps, cutting through roots, harvesting root vegetables, splitting crowns, opening bags of soil and amendments - this knife handles all of them effectively.
This Nisaku version is made in Japan with a stainless steel concave blade: the curved cross-section gives it rigidity and helps it slip through soil with less resistance than a flat blade. One edge is sharpened straight, one is serrated for sawing through woody roots and fibrous material. Depth markings on the blade allow accurate planting to specific depths - a practical detail for bulb planting. The hardwood handle provides a solid, comfortable grip; the included leather sheath protects the blade and the user when the knife is not in use. At 120mm blade length and 250mm total length, it is compact enough for pocket carry in the garden.
Care Instructions: Rinse and dry after use to maintain the finish. Although stainless steel resists rust well, keeping it clean and dry prolongs the life of the edge. Store in the included sheath.
This Nisaku version is made in Japan with a stainless steel concave blade: the curved cross-section gives it rigidity and helps it slip through soil with less resistance than a flat blade. One edge is sharpened straight, one is serrated for sawing through woody roots and fibrous material. Depth markings on the blade allow accurate planting to specific depths - a practical detail for bulb planting. The hardwood handle provides a solid, comfortable grip; the included leather sheath protects the blade and the user when the knife is not in use. At 120mm blade length and 250mm total length, it is compact enough for pocket carry in the garden.
Care Instructions: Rinse and dry after use to maintain the finish. Although stainless steel resists rust well, keeping it clean and dry prolongs the life of the edge. Store in the included sheath.
- Brand: Nisaku
- Made in Japan
- Item: TM-6200
- Steel: Stainless Steel
- Handle: Hardwood
- Edge: Straight and Serrated Combination
- Sheath: Leather, Included
- Weight: 4.3 oz (128 g)
- Blade Length: 120mm
- Total Length: 250mm
- Spine Thickness: 2mm
- Blade Height: 40mm
