{"product_id":"takemoto-kikumatsu-mulberry-sickle-90mm","title":"Takemoto Kikumatsu Mulberry Sickle 90mm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCompact Japanese mulberry sickle for light cutting and harvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takemoto Kikumatsu Mulberry Sickle 90mm is a compact Japanese sickle for grass cutting, light harvesting, wild vegetables, mushrooms and detailed garden work. The 90mm carbon steel blade is small, but it is still made as a sharp working tool rather than a novelty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kuwakiri Kama, also called Kuwakirigama, comes from the mulberry sickle pattern. Its short 90mm blade and 240mm handle make it easy to control in tight areas where a larger sickle is too much tool.\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\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kikumatsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e KKW-0908\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 240mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-inch trumpet pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulberry sickle \/ Kuwakiri 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\u003ch3\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-scale grass cutting and soft weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight harvesting in garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild vegetables and mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed work where a larger sickle feels awkward\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 large 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 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 is a mulberry sickle used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small sickle pattern was associated with cutting mulberry leaves, but it can also be used for grass cutting, light harvesting, wild vegetables and mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the blade really only 90mm?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a compact 90mm sickle with a 240mm handle, made for control rather than heavy clearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it for digging?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a cutting 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 it 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":41194606690376,"sku":"CV024","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9128\/files\/Takemoto_Kikumatsu_Mulberry_Sickle_90mm_in_hand.jpg?v=1783220980","url":"https:\/\/eastwesttools.com.au\/products\/takemoto-kikumatsu-mulberry-sickle-90mm","provider":"East-West Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}