Nisaku Gardening Knife 17 cm Hori Hori With Sheath Yamakatana Mokuetubatsuki 802

The Nisaku Hori Hori Yamagatana Mokuetubatsuki is an authentic Japanese gardening knife in a practical mid-size format, designed for gardeners who need a versatile and easy-to-handle tool for everyday use. Its compact yet slightly larger blade makes it ideal for a wide range of tasks such as weeding in tight areas, cutting roots, sawing thin branches, and planting bulbs at the correct depth.

A true multi-purpose gardening tool, the word “hori” means “to dig” in Japanese. This traditional garden knife features a smooth edge for cutting roots and plants, along with a serrated edge that works like a small saw for trimming branches. The slightly concave blade allows it to function as a trowel, making it perfect for digging, planting, and moving soil.

Its shovel-shaped blade penetrates compact or root-filled soil with ease, while the serrated edge ensures precise cutting of small branches and roots. The 17 cm blade length offers an ideal balance between precision and power, making it suitable for both detailed and more demanding gardening tasks in flower beds and vegetable gardens.

Rooted in the traditional Japanese hunting culture of the Matagi, the Hori Hori was originally used as a digging and multi-purpose field tool. Over time, it has evolved into one of the most versatile and reliable gardening tools, widely appreciated for its functionality and durability.

Nisaku tools are handcrafted in the Japanese countryside, reflecting authentic Japanese craftsmanship and attention to detail. The high-quality 420J2 stainless steel blade with HRC52 hardness ensures excellent durability, long-lasting sharpness, and resistance to rust. A specialized manufacturing process involving metal shaping and three-dimensional polishing ensures consistent hardness throughout the blade — a technique used by only a few manufacturers worldwide.

The natural wood handle with protective finish provides a comfortable and secure grip, while the synthetic leather sheath with a reinforced snap loop allows safe belt attachment and convenient access during work.

A durable, versatile, and highly practical tool that embodies the philosophy of Japanese craftsmanship: precision, functionality, and long-lasting quality.

Key Benefits:

• Mid-size blade for balanced control and power

• Ideal for precision and general gardening tasks

• Cuts, digs, saws, and plants with one tool

• Durable Japanese stainless steel construction

• Comfortable natural wood grip

• Includes reinforced protective sheath with belt loop

Features:

• Blade material: 420J2 stainless steel

• Blade hardness: HRC 52

• Blade length: 17 cm

• Serrated edge length: 15 cm

• Total length: 32 cm

• Dimensions: 32 × 6.2 × 1.9 cm

• With sheath: 33 × 6.2 × 3.5 cm

• Weight: 230 g (280 g with sheath)

• Smooth edge and serrated saw edge

• Handle: Natural wood with protective finish

• Sheath: Synthetic leather with snap belt loop

• Made in Japan