Takemoto Kikumatsu right-handed sickle 180mm with black carbon steel blade and pale wooden handle

Takemoto Kikumatsu Right-Handed Sickle 180mm

$35.00

Right-handed Takemoto Kikumatsu 180mm Japanese thin sickle for cutting soft weeds, grass and light garden growth. Carbon steel, made in Japan, with a 180mm working edge and 330mm handle.

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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

Right-handed Japanese thin sickle for clean weeding cuts

The Takemoto Kikumatsu Right-Handed Sickle 180mm is a carbon steel Japanese thin sickle for surface weeds, soft grass and light garden-bed cleanup. This page was previously listed as a Banshu weeding sickle, but the correct model is Takemoto Kikumatsu KUS-1811.

The 180mm working edge gives a little more reach than the compact left-handed 165mm version while staying easy to control around vegetable beds, garden edges and paths. The 330mm handle gives room for a secure grip and controlled pull cuts.

Who this suits

  • Right-handed gardeners who want the standard right-hand version of the Kikumatsu thin sickle.
  • Surface weeding, soft grass trimming and light garden-bed cleanup.
  • Light harvesting where a small curved garden tool gives control.
  • Garden beds and edges around vegetables, paths and tighter planting areas.

Right-handed vs left-handed version

  • Choose this 180mm right-handed model if you naturally pull the tool with your right hand.
  • Choose the 165mm left-handed model if you work with your left hand and want the opposite bevel direction.
  • For the left-handed version, see the Takemoto Kikumatsu Left-Handed Sickle 165mm.

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 or levering in soil; use a tougher weeding tool or pruning saw.
  • Do not buy the right-handed version if you mostly work with your left hand.

Carbon steel care expectations

This is a carbon steel garden tool. Wipe soil and moisture off after use, 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: KUS-1811
  • Blade size: 180mm
  • Handle length: 1 shaku 1 sun / 330mm
  • Handedness: Right-handed
  • Style: Thin sickle / thin 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

What is this sickle best suited for?

It is designed for weeding and grass trimming, cutting close to the surface with precision and minimal soil disruption.

Where is it made?

Each sickle is forged in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, a region known for its tool-making history.

How do I maintain the blade?

Keep the edge sharp with a whetstone and protect against rust using light oil after each use.

Does it come in other sizes?

This model is 180 mm, but other blade lengths are available to order if you need larger coverage.

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