Hounen Kihan / Hon Norimitsu

Hounen Kihan / Hon Norimitsu Tools

Japanese secateurs, budding shears and sickles from Miki, Hyōgo Prefecture.

Browse Hounen Kihan and Hon Norimitsu tools from Miki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. This maker collection brings together Hon Norimitsu Japanese secateurs, budding shears and the Hounen Kazakari sickle stocked by East West Tools in Australia.

Start with Type B secateurs for roses, citrus, fruit trees and stronger woody pruning, choose Type A secateurs for finer green cuts, use budding shears for precise tip work, or choose the Kazakari sickle for controlled weeding and grass cutting. For cleaning, oiling and sharpening, see Japanese tool care and sharpening.

Find the right Hounen Kihan tool

Which Hounen Kihan or Hon Norimitsu tool suits the job?

Compare four pruning tools and one sickle by job, hand fit, blade pattern and reach. Sold-out models remain visible for comparison and future restocks.

Start here

Choose the 200mm Type-B for stronger general pruning, the 150mm Type-B for small hands, Type-A or budding shears for finer green growth, or the Kazekari for grass.

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Hon Norimitsu Type-B
Full-size general pruningSold out

200mm

Hon Norimitsu Type-B

Type B blade for supported cuts

Choose it for: Roses, citrus, fruit trees and general woody garden pruning.

$120.00
Hon Norimitsu Type-B
Smallest option

150mm

Hon Norimitsu Type-B

Compact fully forged B-pattern

Choose it for: Very small hands, light carry and close work.

$110.00
Hon Norimitsu Type-A
Fine green growthSold out

200mm

Hon Norimitsu Type-A

Slimmer Type A blade profile

Choose it for: Flowers, young shoots, herbs, houseplants and lighter garden pruning.

Choose Type B for stronger woody pruning.

$130.00
Hon Norimitsu Budding Shears
Best for tip workSold out

200mm

Hon Norimitsu Budding Shears

Pointed carbon-steel blades

Choose it for: Bud selection, shoot thinning, flowers, nursery work and fine cuts.

A detail tool, not a main heavy secateur.

$120.00
Hounen Mitsuyama Kazekari
Best for wider grass work

195mm blade · 360mm handle

Hounen Mitsuyama Kazekari

CroMax steel round-profile blade

Choose it for: Soft to moderately firm grass when you want more reach and coverage.

Choose a compact sickle for close work around plants.

$65.00
Compare the model matrix
Model Size Construction / defining feature Best reason to choose it Price & status
Hon Norimitsu Type-B 200mm Full-size Type B blade pattern Roses, citrus, fruit trees and stronger general pruning $120.00Sold out
Hon Norimitsu Type-B 150mm Compact fully forged B-pattern Very small hands, light carry and close work $110.00In stock
Hon Norimitsu Type-A 200mm Slimmer Type A blade profile Flowers, young shoots, herbs and lighter green growth $130.00Sold out
Hon Norimitsu Budding Shears 200mm Pointed carbon-steel blades Bud selection, shoot thinning, flowers and nursery work $120.00Sold out
Hounen Mitsuyama Kazekari 195mm blade / 360mm handle CroMax steel round-profile composite blade More reach and wider coverage through grass $65.00In stock

What changes between tools

Choose by the job and blade pattern—not by price alone.

  • General pruningType B secateurs support stronger cuts through roses, citrus and woody garden growth.
  • Fine workType A and budding patterns give better access around flowers, shoots and small stems.
  • Hand fitThe 150mm Type B suits smaller hands; the 200mm patterns provide more reach.
  • Grass cuttingThe Kazekari sickle is for wider grass work, not branch pruning.

Prices and availability update from the current product listings. Sold-out products remain in the selector for comparison and future restocks.

Hounen Kihan and Hon Norimitsu tools in Australia

Hounen Kihan is the Miki, Hyōgo workshop behind the Hon Norimitsu secateurs stocked by East West Tools. This collection also includes the Hounen Kazakari sickle, giving gardeners a practical maker-led range for pruning, detailed cutting, weeding and light grass work.

For broader category comparison, browse Japanese secateurs and pruning shears, Japanese sickles and weeders or Japanese tool care and sharpening for oil, stones and cleaning products.

How to choose

  • Choose Hon Norimitsu Type B secateurs for roses, citrus, fruit trees and stronger woody pruning.
  • Choose the 150mm Type B if you want a compact pruner for smaller hands, bonsai, floristry or detailed cuts.
  • Choose Type A secateurs when you want a finer blade profile for lighter green cuts and better access around small stems.
  • Choose budding shears for shoot thinning, bud selection, flowers and precise tip work.
  • Choose the Hounen Kazakari sickle for controlled weeding, grass cutting and light garden growth.

Care and use

These are working carbon steel garden tools. Wipe sap, soil and moisture from the blade after use, dry the tool before storage and apply a light coat of oil where needed. Sharpen before the edge becomes fully dull and avoid wire, soil, gritty stems or dry deadwood that can damage a fine edge.

Hounen Kihan / Hon Norimitsu FAQs

Which Hounen Kihan or Hon Norimitsu tool should I choose?

Choose Hon Norimitsu Type B secateurs for roses, citrus, fruit trees and stronger woody pruning. Choose Type A secateurs for lighter, finer cuts. Choose budding shears for shoot thinning, flowers and tight tip work. Choose the Hounen Kazakari sickle for weeding, grass cutting and light garden growth.

What is the difference between Type A and Type B Hon Norimitsu secateurs?

Type A secateurs have a finer blade profile for lighter, precise cuts with less resistance. Type B secateurs have a stronger clamshell-style profile for supported cuts through woody garden growth. If you are unsure, Type B is usually the safer general garden choice.

Is the Hounen Kazakari sickle part of the same maker range?

Yes. East West Tools treats the Hounen Kazakari sickle as part of the Hounen Kihan workshop range alongside the Hon Norimitsu secateurs. It gives the collection a broader garden-tool path: pruning shears for cutting stems and a longer-handled sickle for weeding and grass work.

How should I care for Hounen Kihan carbon steel tools?

Wipe sap, soil and moisture from the blade after use, dry the tool before storage and apply a light coat of camellia oil or mineral oil. Keep pivots lightly oiled, sharpen before the edge becomes fully dull and avoid wire, soil, gritty stems or dry deadwood that can damage a fine edge.

Tools that sharpen, not replace

Built for longevity. Proper care reduces waste and improves performance over time.

Care guide

Crafted in Japan

Forged by skilled makers using time-honoured techniques. We buy direct from small workshops.

Fast dispatch from Perth

Orders placed before 12pm ship same day from Perth. Delivery times vary by location.

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