Hounen Kazakari 360mm round-blade sickle without packaging on white background
1 / 3

Hounen “Kazakari” 360 mm Round-Blade Sickle Laminated Steel Hyōgo

$65.00

Hounen Kazakari 360mm Japanese round-blade sickle with laminated carbon steel blade and kurouchi finish. Lightweight, longer-handled and suited to controlled weeding, grass cutting and light garden growth. Ships from Perth.

East West Tools Quality Guarantee

We stand behind the quality of our tools with a 30-day return policy and support for exchanges or repairs when needed. Read the full policy here.

Shipping

We dispatch every weekday from Perth. Orders over $250 ship free Australia-wide, with free local shipping over $100. Regular shipping is $12.50 and express shipping is $19.00. Read the full shipping policy here.

Product Care

Japanese carbon steel tools stay at their best when they are wiped dry, kept clean of sap, sharpened before they become blunt and oiled before storage. Read the full guide.

 

    Every order plants 1 tree and removes 1 plastic bottle from the ocean.
    Leave a review and we’ll plant another tree in your name.  

Description

Lightweight Japanese round-blade sickle for controlled weeding

The Hounen Kazakari 360mm round-blade sickle is a lightweight Japanese weeding tool for controlled pull cuts through weeds, grass and light garden growth. The longer handle gives more reach than a compact hand sickle while keeping the tool agile.

The laminated carbon steel blade has a traditional kurouchi finish and is designed for slicing, not chopping. It suits close garden work where you want more reach than a small hand weeder but less bulk than a heavy clearing sickle.

Best suited to

  • Weeding through light garden growth
  • Grass and soft-stem cutting
  • Working around beds and garden edges
  • Gardeners who want more reach than a small hand sickle
  • Controlled pull cuts close to the soil

Kazakari vs compact sickle

  • Choose Kazakari if you want extra handle length and smoother reach through light growth.
  • Choose a compact sickle for tight spaces, close hand control and smaller beds.

Who should not buy this

  • Do not buy this for heavy brush clearing or thick woody stems.
  • Do not use it as a hoe or digging tool.
  • Do not buy carbon steel if you want to put the tool away wet or dirty.

Care expectations

Wipe sap and soil from the blade after use, dry thoroughly and apply camellia oil to help prevent oxidation. Store indoors away from moisture.

Browse related Japanese sickles and weeders, Japanese digging tools, or Japanese tool care and sharpening.

Specifications
  • Blade: Laminated high-carbon steel (Yasugi Aogami)
  • Finish: Kurouchi black oxide surface
  • Blade length: ~180 mm
  • Handle: 360 mm hardwood shaft
  • Origin: Hand-forged in Miki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Maintenance

Wipe sap and soil from the blade after use, dry thoroughly and apply camellia oil to help prevent oxidation.

For stones, oil and rust removal, browse the Japanese tool care and sharpening range. Store indoors away from moisture.
🌱 Share your experience — every review plants another tree.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “kurouchi finish” mean?

It is a traditional blacksmith’s oxide coating that protects the blade from light rust while showing the natural hand-forged texture.

Is the handle replaceable?

Yes. The laminated steel blade is fixed to the wooden shaft by a friction-fit tang and can be re-handled if required.

How do I sharpen it?

Hone the edge using a flattening stone followed by a fine waterstone. Finish by applying camellia oil to preserve the surface.

You may also like