{"title":"Takemoto Garden Tools","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"banshu-weeding-sickle-180mm-blade","title":"Banshu Weeding Sickle 180mm Blade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eJapanese weeding sickle for clean surface cuts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Banshu Weeding Sickle is a compact Japanese sickle for cutting grass, surface weeds and light garden growth close to the soil. The 180mm blade gives enough length for efficient pull cuts while staying easy to control in beds, edges and tight garden areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thin carbon steel blade is made for sharp, controlled cutting rather than digging or chopping. Use it with short pull strokes and keep the blade low to the soil when clearing shallow weeds and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface weeds and grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden beds and edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight trimming around plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners who want a simple, sharp hand sickle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a Hori Hori for digging and planting work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBanshu sickle vs Hori Hori\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the sickle \u003c\/strong\u003efor surface cutting, grasses and quick pull cuts near ground level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a Hori Hori \u003c\/strong\u003efor digging, planting, transplanting and cutting around roots in soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a simple two-tool setup, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/japanese-digging-weeding-set\"\u003eJapanese Digging and Weeding Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should not buy this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this for digging or prying in soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use it for thick woody stems or branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy carbon steel if you want to put the tool away wet or dirty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush off soil and moisture after use, dry thoroughly and apply camellia oil before storage. Sharpen with a medium to fine whetstone as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse related \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-sickles-weeders\"\u003eJapanese sickles and weeders\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-digging-tools\"\u003eJapanese digging tools\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-tool-care-sharpening\"\u003eJapanese tool care and sharpening\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"East-West Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40568766758984,"sku":"UV014","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9128\/files\/0001-8953626259677227573.png?v=1751116346"},{"product_id":"stainless-steel-knock-knock-sickle","title":"Shozo Stainless Knock Knock Sickle – 120 mm, Japan","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAngled stainless Japanese weeder for tight spaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shozo Knock Knock sickle is a compact stainless weeder for scraping and edging in confined areas. The angled 120mm blade gives control when removing weeds between pavers, along stones, around borders and in tight garden spaces where larger sickles are awkward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan with a hardwood handle, it is light, rust-resistant and easier to maintain than carbon steel sickles. It is especially useful for quick clean-up jobs where a full-size sickle or digging tool would be too large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeds between pavers and stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden borders and path edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight spaces around beds and pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow weed scraping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners who want a lower-maintenance stainless weeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnock Knock sickle vs standard sickle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Knock Knock \u003c\/strong\u003efor scraping, edging and tight spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a standard sickle \u003c\/strong\u003efor longer pull cuts through grass and surface weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should not buy this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this for clearing large patches of grass or weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use it for digging, prying or cutting thick woody stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not expect stainless to be completely maintenance-free; it still benefits from cleaning and dry storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean soil and residue after each use and dry the blade completely. Stainless steel is easier to maintain than carbon steel, but it still benefits from occasional oiling and dry storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse related \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-sickles-weeders\"\u003eJapanese sickles and weeders\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-digging-tools\"\u003eJapanese digging tools\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-tool-care-sharpening\"\u003eJapanese tool care and sharpening\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"East-West Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40651399266376,"sku":"TF117","price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9128\/files\/Shaga_Weeder_Angled.webp?v=1754732844"},{"product_id":"takemoto-sakle-saw-edge-harvest-sickle","title":"Takemoto “Sakle” 430 mm Harvest Sickle, Double-Sided Serrated Carbon Steel","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLong serrated Japanese harvest sickle for tall stems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takemoto Sakle 430mm Harvest Sickle is a specialist Japanese harvesting tool for tall stems, grasses, green growth and orchard or field work where extra reach matters. The longer format gives more working distance than a compact hand sickle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serrated carbon steel edge helps grip plant material through pull cuts, especially where smooth blades can slide. This page is useful as a comparison while stock is unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting tall stems and soft green growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrasses, weeds and field work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers who want more reach than a compact sickle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull-cut work where serration helps reduce slipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSakle harvest sickle vs compact sickle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Sakle\u003c\/strong\u003e for longer reach and harvesting larger patches of soft growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a compact sickle\u003c\/strong\u003e for tight beds, close hand control and smaller garden spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor current options, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-sickles-weeders\"\u003eJapanese sickles and weeders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should not buy this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this page if you need an in-stock sickle today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use this as a digging tool or hoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy carbon steel if you want to store the tool wet or dirty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean sap and debris from the serrations after use, dry thoroughly and apply camellia oil before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-sickles-weeders\"\u003eJapanese sickles and weeders\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-tool-care-sharpening\"\u003eJapanese tool care and sharpening\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"East-West Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40651410440264,"sku":"UV052","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9128\/files\/Sackle.webp?v=1755933993"},{"product_id":"doukan-thick-branch-cutting-hedge-shears-680mm","title":"Doukan Thick Branch Cutting Hedge Shears 680mm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eJapanese two-purpose hedge shears for mixed pruning work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoukan Thick Branch Cutting Hedge Shears are long Japanese hedge shears for gardeners who move between lighter trimming and thicker branch work. The two-purpose \u003cem\u003enitoku\u003c\/em\u003e blade layout uses the front section for finer trimming and the stronger section near the pivot for heavier cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 680mm overall with 180mm blades and long oak handles, these shears give more reach and leverage than compact hedge shears. They suit mixed shrubs, hedges and garden growth where soft shoots and thicker stems need attention in the same session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed hedge and shrub maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighter shaping plus occasional thicker branch cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners who want reach and leverage from a traditional two-hand shear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork where compact topiary shears feel too small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoukan nitoku shears vs standard hedge shears\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Doukan nitoku shears\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want one tool for mixed soft growth and thicker stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose standard hedge shears\u003c\/strong\u003e if most of your work is broad, soft hedge shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose loppers\u003c\/strong\u003e if the branch is too thick to cut cleanly without forcing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should not buy this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy these as light decorative topiary shears; they are a substantial working tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use them for oversized branches beyond shear capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy carbon steel shears if you want to put them away wet or dirty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe sap and moisture from the blades after use, dry thoroughly and apply camellia oil to the blades and pivot before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-shears-loppers\"\u003eJapanese shears and loppers\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-tool-care-sharpening\"\u003eJapanese tool care and sharpening\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doukan Co., Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41085585752136,"sku":"TF003","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9128\/files\/Doukan_Thick_Branch_Cutting_Hedge_Shears_680mm_62917337-d393-45ed-bff2-9fc54beedceb.jpg?v=1776417760"}],"url":"https:\/\/eastwesttools.com.au\/collections\/takemoto-garden-tools.oembed","provider":"East-West Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}