HOUNEN Japanese Weeding Sickle, 4.7-Inch Thick Composite Steel Blade

I really enjoy this small weeding tool as it is small and light, but very sharp with solid build and design. I am using it to digging the tree root out and so helpful.

This is a perfect tool. I helped to lay flagstones to create a patio, and it's so easy to move the sand or crushed granite around before setting the flagstones in their perfect positions. It's also a wonderful surface weeder that acts like a weeding hoe, but allows one to get closer to the ground to give more pressure on the blade for more deeply-rooted weeds. I've been using this type of Japanese sickle for at least a couple of decades, and I can't garden without this tool in my garden tool stash. There is a Japanese garden tool known as a "kama sickle," and it's truly the best for weeding or cutting back perennials. I won't garden without it! Go and search for it. It's sold on Amazon. I have given my adult kids their own kama sickles. The handles come in at least two lengths, and I find the 12" handle length to be the more versatile because the blade is longer than the 6" handled kama sickle. Once you try the kama sickle, you'll start to put your other hand tools in the back of your garden shed. The kama sickle has a serrated blade edge. Be sure to always wash dirt off your blades and other metal garden tools that come in contact with soil to prevent rusting. Dry them before storing.

It was hard filming and demoing with one hand, but ultimately, this nejiri kama sickle hoe made getting rid of even the deepest rooted weeds a simple task. No pulling out my back trying to parse mugwort from my oregano! The sharpest part is great for stabbing right into the heart of the roots and severing anything stubborn enough to hang on. Clearing out lemongrass and any other shallow weeds without harming my herbs was also very easy because of how much control this blade affords. Now I’m even thinking of getting one with a longer handle for the larger ornamental shrubs which require more reach. But for my veggie & herb garden, this one is light, comfortable, and pretty efficient as it is. Keep in mind that this one is designed for right handed users. If you’re a leftie, Amazon does carry Hounenkihan left handed nejiri kama hoes, but it’s a separate listing. Overall, I can vouch that the Hounenkihan blade on this is very sharp, strong, and easy to use. Just wear gloves and watch your feet - don’t want to weed off a few toes while your in the thick of it.

Works really well with clearing weeds quickly must have tool for garden.

Well made. Arrived well packed and in a timely manner. The blade is attached on the right side rather than in the center. I find it awkward to use with my left hand and not as effective as it would be if made differently . I am trying to use it right handed but again its awkward and uncomfortable and inefficient. I would love one made with the blade attached on the left side of the blade.

I bought this two years ago and it's still one of my favorite gardening tools.

Ver sharp

This made-in-japan tool is a valuable equipment to make the removal of weeds simple and easier. The blade is really sharp. It can easily cut through small-to-medium sized weeds in one slash. The direction of the blade, together with the well-made handle helps keep my arm from being strained and tired, so I can do the boring jobs for hours. Remember to clean after use and store in a cool and dry environment, otherwise rust may appear as the one I have. Lesson learned.

Sharp edge cuts easily through weeds and their roots without jamming up. Used effectively on gout-weed. The only drawback is that you have to be crouching or on your knees.

Una herramienta de gran utilidad por su diseño ergonómico y la inclinación de la hoja. Es perfecta para bordes de los bancales. Me gusta mucho.

Best little weeding hoe, Used it all summer. Very sharp tool and still sharp after a lot of use this summer.

Is a really functional tool to clean up your patio !

It’s very sharp and useful Only issue is that handle it very short so you must sit down to use it