{"product_id":"takemoto-kikumatsu-right-handed-sickle-180mm","title":"Takemoto Kikumatsu Right-Handed Sickle 180mm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRight-handed Japanese thin sickle for clean weeding cuts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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 KUS-1811\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 shaku 1 sun \/ 330mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandedness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin sickle \/ thin 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\u003eWho this suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-handed gardeners:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is the standard right-hand version of the Kikumatsu thin sickle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface weeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e useful for cutting soft weeds and grass near the soil line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable where a small curved garden tool gives control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden beds and edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e useful around vegetables, paths and tighter planting areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRight-handed vs left-handed version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose this 180mm right-handed model if\u003c\/strong\u003e you naturally pull the tool with your right hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the 165mm left-handed model if\u003c\/strong\u003e you work with your left hand and want the opposite bevel direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the left-handed version, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/takemoto-kikumatsu-left-handed-sickle-165mm\"\u003eTakemoto Kikumatsu Left-Handed Sickle 165mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\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 want a stainless, maintenance-free garden tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this for woody stems, roots or levering in soil; use a tougher weeding tool or pruning saw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy the right-handed version if you mostly work with your left hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbon steel care expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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","brand":"Takemoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40568766758984,"sku":"KUS-1811","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9128\/files\/Takemoto_Kikumatsu_Right-Handed_Sickle_180mm_9d84d776-1a3b-4eda-a915-7caaebf18422.png?v=1783220342","url":"https:\/\/eastwesttools.com.au\/products\/takemoto-kikumatsu-right-handed-sickle-180mm","provider":"East-West Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}