"Tools should be sharpened, not replaced." Our philosophy at East West Tools
Explore Our Tool Collections
Hand-forged Japanese tools for every task in the garden or workshop
Precision Japanese Garden Tools
High-quality Japanese garden tools for precision pruning, grafting, and detailed trimming
Explore Precision ToolsHand-Forged Japanese Secateurs
Shop Japanese secateurs for clean, ergonomic cutting. Hand-forged for Australian gardens
Explore SecateursJapanese Digging & Weeding Tools
Durable Japanese hand tools for weeding, digging, raking, and planting in tough Aussie soil
Explore Cultivation ToolsYoshioka Japanese Shears and Loppers
Premium shears and loppers hand-forged in Japan by the Yoshioka blacksmith family
Explore Shears and loppersLet customers speak for us
Michael Waters
Absolute Pleasure
Purchased these Yoshioka Hamono EIGATA-KARIKOMI Shears last month, and finally had the opportunity to use them yesterday. What an absolute pleasure to use, great weight and balance and cuts so cleanly. Thank you Jamie.
Daniel
Awesome knife
Awesome knife. Great quality. Keen edge and folds away nice and small to fitcomfortably in the pocket.
Doug
Cutting Edge
Traditional quality and service, does the job extremely well.
Ryah Wright
Good for weeding
Great taking the top off weeds that I could chuck straight into my compost bin. I like that the handle size is a little long, does the job well.
Ryah Wright
Great quality, versatile tool
The perfect tool for every job, and the first ever Hori Hori knife I've owned. As soon as it arrived I was able to remove stubborn weeds, replant seedlings and dig through dirt with such ease. Well balanced and feels nice in the hands. The sheath it comes with attached to my belt securely and holds the knife well.
Form, function, and longevity.
At East-West Tools, we specialise in high-quality Japanese tools — handpicked from small, family-run makers across Japan.
Our tools are built to last, made with care, and meant to be used, loved, and passed down.
Born from a passion for thoughtful design and sustainable craftsmanship — driven by the idea that everyone should have access to the right tools, and the knowledge to use them.
Japanese Secateurs | Hand-Forged Pruning Tools for Gardeners
Precision-crafted Japanese secateurs made for clean cuts, lasting sharpness, and all-day comfort in the garden.
Hon Norimitsu Type A Secateurs
$130.00
Hon Norimitsu 200mm Hand-Forged Japanese Pruning Shears – Type B
$120.00
Hon Norimitsu 150mm Type B Pruning Shears, High-Carbon Steel, Miki, Hyōgo
$110.00
Toyama Hamono Shears
$225.00
Explore Our Japanese Carving Tools
Precision-forged kiridashi knives and spoon gouges for woodworking, whittling, and detailed craftwork.
Ikeuchi 160mm 6‑Piece Japanese Carving Knife Set, Blue Paper No.2 Steel, Miki, Hyōgo
$250.00
Cypress complete spoon carving knife set
$95.00
Ikeuchi Kiradashi Style Carving Knife
$49.00
Ikeuchi Mikikichan Curved - Wood Carving Knife
$49.00
Tools Honed by Generations
Crafted with care by Yoshioka Hamono — a family-run forge in Japan, trusted by generations of gardeners.
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From the Forge of Yoshioka Hamono
Hand-forged Japanese shears from a third-generation forge in Ono City, Hyogo,Japan. Built for precision, balance, and lasting performance in the garden.
Eigata-Karikomi Hedging Shears-White Paper Steel
$290.00
240mm Blue Paper Steel Shears-Natural Oak Handles
$275.00
Curved Topiary Shears-White Paper Steel
$250.00
Single Edge Bypass Shears-White Paper Steel
$150.00
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Meet us in person, explore our full range, and use a Japanese hand plane to make a pair of chopsticks to take home.
Tool Talk
Tips on tool care, use and tradition
East West Tools-Care & Maintenance
How to keep your tools clean, sharp, and rust-free with minimal effort.
Why Forged Carbon Steel Tools Win
Stronger, sharper, and easier to maintain. See why carbon steel is still the choice for serious gardeners and woodworkers.
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