{"product_id":"takemoto-kikumatsu-left-handed-sickle-165mm","title":"Takemoto Kikumatsu Left-Handed Sickle 165mm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLeft-handed Japanese garden kama for clean weeding work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the left-handed Kikumatsu model from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/takemoto-garden-tools\"\u003eTakemoto Sickle Mfg.\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you work right-handed, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/takemoto-kikumatsu-right-handed-sickle-180mm\"\u003eTakemoto Kikumatsu Right-Handed Sickle 180mm\u003c\/a\u003e instead. For more options, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-sickles-weeders\"\u003eJapanese sickles and weeders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kikumatsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e KUSO-1615\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandedness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin garden kama\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\n\u003ch3\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft-handed gardeners:\u003c\/strong\u003e gives a better working angle than a standard right-handed kama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface weeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e useful for soft weeds and grass near the soil line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight garden cleanup:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for trimming soft growth in beds, edges and tight planting areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled pull cuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e compact enough for detailed work around plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should not buy this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this if you want a stainless, maintenance-free garden tool.\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 the left-handed version if you mostly work with your right hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbon steel care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor oil, sap cleaner and sharpening supplies, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-tool-care-sharpening\"\u003eJapanese tool care and sharpening\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this sickle only for left-handed gardeners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This model is made for left-handed use. Right-handed gardeners should choose a right-handed sickle instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is this tool best used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best for cutting surface weeds, soft grass and light garden growth with short pull strokes near ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it for digging or roots?\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, roots and prying work.\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":41193737486408,"sku":"CV020","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9128\/files\/Takemoto_Kikumatsu_Left-Handed_Thin-Blade_Sickle_165mm_in_hand.jpg?v=1783217295","url":"https:\/\/eastwesttools.com.au\/products\/takemoto-kikumatsu-left-handed-sickle-165mm","provider":"East-West Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}