Bonsai Stainless Hori Hori Garden Knife with Leather Sheath

Introducing the Japanese Stainless-Steel Hori Hori Garden Knife – a multi-purpose tool designed for serious gardeners, bonsai hobbyists and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Crafted in Japan, this superb tool brings together the functions of a trowel, saw, knife and depth-gauge in one.

The concave stainless steel blade features a straight sharpened side plus a serrated edge for cutting fibrous roots and slicing through compacted soil. A pointed tip drives easily into earth, clay and root balls, while the depth markings etched on the blade allow precise spacing when planting or transplanting.

Paired with a smooth hardwood handle that gives firm, comfortable grip, and a protective leather (or synthetic) sheath that secures the blade safely at your belt or tool-bag, this Hori Hori is built to last. Whether you’re dividing perennials, re-potting bonsai, weeding between rows, or digging bulbs, this tool gives you control, accuracy and confidence.

Made in Japan by a specialist forging workshop, it embodies the same workmanship you expect from premium hand-forged garden tools. With proper care it will serve reliably for years of gardening.

Key features at a glance:
- Hardened stainless steel blade with dual edge (straight + serrated)
- Depth markings in mm/cm (and possibly inches) for precise planting
- Concave profile to scoop soil
- Hardwood ergonomically shaped handle
- Strong tang & ferrule for durability
- Included sheath for safe carry and storage

If you want one tool for planting, transplanting, and tough weeds, explore our Digging & Weeding collection. For a full breakdown of how to use and choose a hori hori, read our Hori Hori guide. Prefer a higher bite feel and do not mind basic rust care, see our Bonsai carbon steel hori hori.


Step up from ordinary trowels and weeding knives: this is a tool built for serious gardening tasks, with Japanese DNA and all-round utility.

• After each use, rinse or wipe off soil and moisture. Dry thoroughly.
• Even though this blade is stainless steel, to prolong its life apply a thin coat of light machine oil or camellia oil to the metal surface (especially if you work in wet or salty environments).
• Keep the blade sharp: hone the straight edge periodically with a fine stone or diamond sharpener. Avoid damaging the serrated edge; for root work the serration stays effective longer.
• Store with sheath on and away from moisture. Hang or place in a dry tool rack rather than leaving in soil or outdoors overnight.
• Avoid using the tool as a prying crowbar beyond its design purpose—over-levering may stress the tang or handle.
• If the hardwood handle loosens, tighten ferrule if possible or apply wood glue inside the handle socket.
• Re-oil the handle occasionally (with wood conditioning oil) to prevent drying or cracking in outdoor conditions.