sickle
hounenHounen Tosa Double-Edged Wood Sickle HT-0675
$67.84
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Highlights
- Double-edged blade (180mm) forged from Yasuki steel; cuts forward and backward for branch work
- Wooden handle with integrated balance (390mm total); resharpens repeatedly over years
About this craft
Tosa region (Kochi Prefecture) is a 400+ year center of hand-forged garden tools. Yasuki steel comes from Shimane Prefecture. Double-edged sickles reflect traditional Japanese pruning technique.
Description
Double-edged Tosa sickle for branch and tree pruning, hand-forged Japanese steel
Wipe blade clean after use. Sharpen both edges regularly with a whetstone. Store dry; condition wooden handle with linseed oil periodically to prevent splitting in dry climates.
Shipping & Import
Ships from Tokyo with tracking. US orders: import duties are prepaid by Tokyo Carry and included in the price. Other countries: duties or taxes may be collected on delivery.
Details
- Brand
- hounen
- Model Number
- HT-0675
- Date First Available
- September 22, 2011
- Weight
- 856 g
