The original Hori Hori (“Hori” means to dig) were made from bamboo by Matagi hunters from the Tōhoku highlands of Northern Japan and date back to 16th Century. These incredibly versatile tools have now evolved and are used throughout Japan and increasingly in other countries for all manner of garden tasks.
This compact stainless steel hori hori from Nisaku Yamakodachi features a concave blade with both straight and serrated edges ideal for dividing plants, flowers and herbs, digging out weeds, severing roots etc. With the engraved inch/mm markings on the inside of the blade you can easily see your plants and bulbs are planted at the appropriate depth.
Comes with a pouch with retention clip and belt hanging loop.
Maintenance:
Although made from high quality Japanese stainless steel, we would always recommend to clean and lightly oil the blades after use to keep them in tip top shape. If necessary the sides can be periodically tickled up with a whetstone.
- Engraved Inch/mm markings
- Blade: Japanese Molybdenum/Vanadium 420J2 Stainless Steel (54 HRc)
- Blade length: 127mm
- Usable Blade Length: 115mm
- Blade width: 40mm at widest point
- Blade thickness: 2mm
- Total Length: 250mm
- Handle Material: Varnished Beech
- Made in Japan