Hand holding Takemoto Kikumatsu left-handed garden tool 165mm, showing handle size and curved carbon steel head
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Takemoto Kikumatsu Left-Handed Sickle 165mm

$40.00

Left-handed Takemoto Kikumatsu 165mm Japanese garden sickle for surface weeds, soft grass and controlled garden-bed cleanup. Carbon steel, made in Japan and suited to gardeners who naturally work with the left hand.

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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

Left-handed Japanese garden kama for clean weeding work

The Takemoto Kikumatsu Left-Handed Sickle 165mm is a carbon steel Japanese kama made for gardeners who naturally work with the left hand. It suits surface weeds, soft grass, light grass trimming and controlled garden-bed cleanup.

This is the left-handed Kikumatsu model from Takemoto Sickle Mfg., a specialist Japanese sickle maker. The left-hand blade orientation gives a more natural working angle than trying to use a standard right-handed sickle in the wrong hand.

If you work right-handed, see the Takemoto Kikumatsu Right-Handed Sickle 180mm instead. For more options, browse Japanese sickles and weeders.

Best suited to

  • Left-handed gardeners who want a better working angle than a standard right-handed kama.
  • Surface weeding, soft grass trimming and light garden-bed cleanup.
  • Controlled pull cuts around garden beds, edges and tighter planting areas.
  • Light trimming of soft growth where a compact curved tool gives more control.

Who should not buy this

  • Do not buy this if you want a stainless, maintenance-free garden tool.
  • Do not buy this for woody stems, roots, digging or levering in soil.
  • Do not buy the left-handed version if you mostly work with your right hand.

Carbon steel care

This is a carbon steel garden tool, so it should not be put away wet or dirty. After use, wipe off soil and moisture, dry it properly and apply a light coat of camellia oil before storage. Avoid stones, wire, irrigation parts and hard soil.

For oil, sap cleaner and sharpening supplies, browse Japanese tool care and sharpening.

Specifications
  • Maker: Takemoto Sickle Mfg.
  • Series: Kikumatsu
  • Model: KUSO-1615
  • Blade size: 165mm
  • Handedness: Left-handed
  • Style: Thin garden kama
  • Steel: Carbon steel
  • Made in: Japan
Maintenance

After use, wipe soil and moisture from the tool, dry it properly and apply a light coat of camellia oil before storage. Avoid stones, wire, irrigation parts and hard soil.

For oil, sap cleaner and sharpening supplies, browse Japanese tool care and sharpening.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this sickle only for left-handed gardeners?

Yes. This Kikumatsu model is set up for left-handed use. Right-handed gardeners should choose a standard right-handed sickle instead.

What is this tool best used for?

It is best for cutting surface weeds, soft grass and light garden growth with short pull strokes close to the soil.

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.

Does carbon steel need maintenance?

Yes. Keep the blade dry, wipe it after use and oil it before storage to reduce rust risk.

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