This Double Head Hori Hori Knife is a Gardening All Rounder – It Even Makes Weeding Feel Easy
Use it for weeding, pruning, planting, DIY jobs, and more
If you're yet to try Japanese gardening tools, then you're missing out. They're renowned for their precision, craftsmanship, and quality, and – in the case of the hori hori knife – their multi-functionality.
The hori hori knife, or Japanese garden knife, has long been adored for digging, weeding, planting, and more. This PERWIN hori hori garden knife on Amazon has caught my eye because it has a double head blade, making an even more efficient garden companion. Crafted with a walnut wooden handle, I love how sophisticated it looks.
The best part is it's on a limited time deal, on sale today for just $20.20 which is a steal for quality Japanese gardening tools. Those who already bought it rate it 4.8 stars and say, 'It's versatile, strong and high quality.' It's the exact tool I wish I had sooner for quick fixes when unexpected jobs crop up in the yard.
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This hori hori knife is made for digging, transplanting, sawing, cutting, removing, dividing, and even measuring soil depth for planting. It features a sharp edge for slicing and a serrated edge for cutting. It has a rust-proof blade and an ergonomically designed walnut wooden handle. It comes with a protective cover that can be attached to your belt for convenience.
Why Shoppers Love It
A hori hori knife is designed to lend a helping hand in a wide range of gardening tasks, including pruning, weeding, digging, dividing plants, and more. It seems the PERWIN hori hori garden knife is no different, with shoppers expressing satisfaction over its function.
'Whether digging to plant, or loosing weeds, this has simplified those tasks for me,' one five-star reviewer writes.
'I've used the notch next to the handle to cut twine a number of times, and also cut a few lesser sized roots.
'I really didn't think I'd have a use for the serrated edge, but a couple of times I ran into 1/2" size root and cut through them,' they share.
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The PERWIN hori hori garden knife even features a depth marker to aid precise digging for planting, as well as both a knife edge and serrated edge for sawing, as described above.
'This has become my go to garden tool,' another person writes. '[It's] great for digging, transplanting, cutting, chopping and so many of the usual needs around the home and garden,' they share.
This hori hori knife has a double head, which has proven to be a benefit over single head hori hori knives (which PERWIN also offer on Amazon).
'[It's] wider than other hori hori knives. I really like the shapely contoured handle; it seems like I could use this without it wearing out my hand after a while,' one shopper notes.
With an ergonomic design, the PERWIN hori hori garden knife is built for hours of use without fatigue. Plus, the walnut wooden finish alongside the black blade gives it a sleek look.
It's also full tang, making it more durable and long-lasting.
'The quality is there, in this particular hori hori. It has a full tang, which is the only way to go. Better leverage, and no worry about snapping the handle off,' one shopper writes.
Another bonus of this hori hori knife is that it comes with a sheath that can be attached to your belt for convenient carrying when working in the yard.
'The sheath is sturdy, safe and well-made,' a reviewer describes.
Although, a couple of long-time users have noted the belt loop is a little flimsy and has broken from excessive use. Nevertheless, this is the only downside I can find to this knife, plus this minor issue doesn't stop the cover from offering safe storage between use.
Overall, the quality and function of the PERWIN hori hori garden knife has impressed buyers.
'With love and care I believe it's going to be a generational tool to be passed down,' one five-star reviewer writes.
And while there are cheaper garden knives available on the market (like this garden knife on Walmart), for me it's worth spending $20 for a quality tool that will last for decades of gardening.
More Japanese Gardening Tools
If you're giving your toolkit a little spruce this spring, then you may want to stock up on some other essential gardening tools, too. I always find a garden hand fork (like this one from Burpee) is helpful for weeding, aerating, and raking up debris.
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Tenielle is a Gardens Content Editor at Homes & Gardens. She holds a qualification in MA Magazine Journalism and has over six years of journalistic experience. Before coming to Homes & Gardens, Tenielle was in the editorial department at the Royal Horticultural Society and worked on The Garden magazine. As our in-house houseplant expert, Tenielle writes on a range of solutions to houseplant problems, as well as other 'how to' guides, inspiring garden projects, and the latest gardening news. When she isn't writing, Tenielle can be found propagating her ever-growing collection of indoor plants, helping others overcome common houseplant pests and diseases, volunteering at a local gardening club, and attending gardening workshops, like a composting masterclass.