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Takemoto Kikumatsu Left-Handed Thin Sickle 165mm

$40.00

Takemoto Kikumatsu left-handed thin sickle with a 165mm suki-finished composite blade and 315mm handle for soft grass, weeds and crop harvesting.

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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.

 

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Description

True left-handed thin sickle for grass and harvesting

The Takemoto Kikumatsu Left-Handed Thin Sickle 165mm has blade geometry made specifically for left-handed use.

Its 165mm suki-finished special-composite blade and 315mm natural-wood handle suit soft grass, weeds and crop harvesting.

Best suited to

  • Left-handed gardeners wanting a true left-hand single bevel.
  • Soft grass, general weeds and crop harvesting.
  • More reach than the compact Sakai BONSAI 122mm model.

Which left-handed model?

Choose this Takemoto 165mm model for reach and general grass work. Choose the Sakai BONSAI 122mm for tighter corners and a lower price.

Care

Clean and dry the blade after use and apply camellia oil. Maintain the bevelled face and lightly deburr the flat side. Do not use it for roots, digging or woody growth.

Specifications
  • Maker: Takemoto Sickle Mfg.
  • Series: Kikumatsu
  • Blade: 165mm special-composite steel
  • Handle: 315mm natural wood
  • Handedness: Left-handed
  • Finish: Suki
  • Hardness: HRC 60+
  • Best for: Soft grass and crop harvesting
  • Made in: Japan
Maintenance

Clean and dry the blade after use, then apply a light coat of camellia oil before storage.

Maintain the smooth bevelled face and remove the burr from the flat side with only light passes. Avoid roots, digging, stones, wire and woody growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this sickle only for left-handed gardeners?

Yes. This Kikumatsu model has dedicated left-handed blade geometry. Right-handed gardeners should choose a right-handed sickle.

What is the 165mm left-handed sickle best used for?

It is best for soft grass, general weeds and crop harvesting. Its 315mm handle gives more reach than the compact Sakai BONSAI 122mm left-handed model.

Can I use it for digging or roots?

No. This is a cutting tool, not a digging or levering tool. Use a hori hori, hoe or mattock for soil, roots and prying work.

How do I care for the smooth single-bevel blade?

Clean and dry the blade after use and apply a light coat of camellia oil. Maintain the bevelled face and remove the burr from the flat side with only light passes.

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