Planter S-Type Hori Hori

Perfectly working Japanese garden tool for weeding, planting and plant care. The double-sided stainless steel blade is serrated on one side - for cutting roots, branches etc. The sturdy beechwood handle balances the blade well and sits securely in the hand. There are a few things to bear in mind when using Japanese garden knives, as these high-quality helpers are not absolutely indestructible: hard surfaces and twisting should be avoided to prevent the knife from bending. Japanese steel is hard and sharp, but at the same time more brittle than local steel - so it splinters more quickly when used to cut hard materials such as wire, stone, metal, very hard wood or plastic. The best and most blade-friendly cut is made diagonally across the branch, i.e. along the fibers. The base of the blade should always be used for difficult-to-cut items. The blade should also be kept clean, all dirt removed with water and the blade then dried and oiled. Store the knife in a dry place. Handmade in Japan.