Hand holding Takemoto Kikumatsu mulberry sickle 90mm, showing compact handle and curved carbon steel blade
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Takemoto Kikumatsu Mulberry Sickle 90mm

$35.00

Takemoto Kikumatsu mulberry sickle with a 90mm deeply curved carbon-steel blade and 240mm handle for small-stem harvesting and close cutting.

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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

Compact mulberry sickle for small-stem harvesting

The Takemoto Kikumatsu Mulberry Sickle 90mm has a deeply curved compact blade for small-stem harvesting and close cutting.

Its 240mm handle gives more reach and grip than the shorter Piccolo while remaining much more compact than a full-size grass sickle.

Best suited to

  • Small-stem harvesting and light garden growth.
  • Close cutting where a curved blade helps catch the material.
  • Gardeners wanting a compact blade with a longer handle than the Piccolo.

Mulberry vs Piccolo

Choose the Mulberry for its deeper curve and 240mm handle. Choose the Piccolo for the shortest handle and maximum close hand control.

Care

Clean and dry the carbon-steel blade after use and apply camellia oil. Do not use it for woody branches, roots, digging or levering.

Specifications
  • Maker: Takemoto Sickle Mfg.
  • Series: Kikumatsu
  • Blade: 90mm carbon steel
  • Handle: 240mm
  • Style: Mulberry sickle
  • Best for: Small-stem harvesting and close cutting
  • Made in: Japan
Maintenance

Clean soil, sap and moisture from the blade after use, dry it thoroughly and apply a light coat of camellia oil before storage.

Keep the edge away from stones, wire, roots and hard soil.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mulberry Sickle used for?

The compact mulberry pattern is traditionally associated with cutting mulberry leaves and light stems. This 90mm model suits small-stem harvesting and close garden cutting.

Is the blade really only 90mm?

Yes. The blade is 90mm and the handle is 240mm. It offers more handle reach than the Piccolo while remaining far more compact than a full-size grass sickle.

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 the carbon-steel blade need maintenance?

Yes. Clean and dry the blade after use and apply a light coat of camellia oil before storage. Keep the edge away from stones, wire, roots and hard soil.

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