{"product_id":"takemoto-banshu-piccolo-sickle-90mm","title":"Takemoto Banshu Piccolo Sickle 90mm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCompact Banshu Piccolo sickle for tight garden work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takemoto Banshu Piccolo Sickle 90mm is a compact Japanese sickle for grass cutting, light harvesting, soft weeds and detailed garden work. The blade is small, but the thicker improved sickle pattern is made to resist bending and keep a useful working angle for brushing and cutting grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Piccolo model uses a 90mm carbon steel blade with a short 135mm oak handle. It is easier to place in tight garden beds than a long-handled sickle and suits close, controlled work where speed is less important than accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takemoto Sickle Mfg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PKO-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piccolo sickle \/ Banshu improved sickle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banshu Kairyougama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrass cutting and soft weeds in tight spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight harvesting in vegetable beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall garden cleanup jobs where a full-size sickle is too large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting light rope or plastic garden string when needed\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 if you need a long-handled sickle for fast clearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this for woody stems, roots, digging or levering in soil.\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\u003eCarbon steel care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use, wipe off soil and moisture, dry the blade properly and apply a light coat of camellia oil before storage. Avoid stones, wire, irrigation parts and hard soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a longer 90mm garden sickle, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/takemoto-kikumatsu-mulberry-sickle-90mm\"\u003eTakemoto Kikumatsu Mulberry Sickle 90mm\u003c\/a\u003e. For larger sickles, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-sickles-weeders\"\u003eJapanese sickles and weeders\u003c\/a\u003e. For oil and sharpening supplies, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-tool-care-sharpening\"\u003eJapanese tool care and sharpening\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes this different from the Kikumatsu 90mm sickle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Piccolo model has a much shorter 135mm oak handle and a Banshu improved sickle pattern. The Kikumatsu mulberry sickle has a longer 240mm handle and a different pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is it best used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best for close grass cutting, soft weeds, light harvesting and detailed garden-bed work where a longer sickle feels clumsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it for digging?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a cutting tool, not a digging or levering tool. Use a Hori Hori, hoe or mattock for soil and roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes carbon steel need maintenance?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Keep the blade dry, wipe it after use and oil it before storage to reduce rust risk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takemoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41194658594888,"sku":"CV021","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9128\/files\/Takemoto_Banshu_Piccolo_Sickle_90mm_in_hand.jpg?v=1783221741","url":"https:\/\/eastwesttools.com.au\/products\/takemoto-banshu-piccolo-sickle-90mm","provider":"East-West Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}