This is a weeding sickle from bladesmith Hounen Kihan. Specifically designed for cutting long, grassy weeds in and around rice fields, it can also be used for general gardening and grass-cutting.
It is made of a special composite steel that joins a base of ultra-soft steel with a high-grade cutlery steel.
The strong and sharp blade will make light work of most weeds and grass in your garden, and can even tackle some thicker vines. The curve of the blade has been inspired by Japanese daruma dolls.
- Model: HTS-1020
- Materials: Composite steel (blade), poplar (handle)
- Blade length: 130mm
- Handle length: 210mm
- Weight: 100g
- Made in Japan
- DIDorothea I.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/2/25Performed Excellent!
I bought this Hounen Kihan Daruma grass sickle to cut back dried, mature wild oats and other grasses for a compost bin and it performed beautifully! It cut through even thick stems and thistle flawlessly. Well balanced and fun to hold. Sharp and strong and it was easy to sharpen at the end of the day with a hand diamond sharpener. You can see my work at the end of the day. I enjoyed using this tool and was impressed with the results.
- SHSamuel H.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars6/25/25Great tool, use it right.
Razor sharp out of the box. It cut grass like a dream but struggled a little on larger knotweed and pokeweed. I cut one little sapling less than a half inch in diameter; the cut was clean but the blade had visible nicks. I have been studious not to hit any rocks, metal or concrete, but the nicks still accumulate fast. This may be simply because the edge is so sharp or because the steel is a little soft.
Great tool when used right. For best performance, limit use to grasses and soft-stemmed plants.
- NJNick Jr. L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/5/23Cuts Excellently
Really great for clearing weeds out from around the base of a shrub or tree. Is smnall so can get into really tight spaces. Cuts excellently and is nice and light so makes weeding easier on the wrists. Going forward will have to protect it from rust but I'm very happy so far.
