{"product_id":"hori-hori-stainless-steel-serrated-edge-copy","title":"Hori Hori Pro","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"product_details\"\u003eHori Hori Pro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-made and designed especially for Niwaki by third generation family craftsmen in Miki, deep in Hyogo, one of the heartlands of horticultural blacksmithing in Japan. Our new generation Hori Hori is forged from SK-5 carbon steel, making it sharper and tougher than other Hori (Horii? Horis?) for digging, weeding, planting and cutting, with a subtly profiled FSC Beech handle for sustained use, and of course the accompanying Canvas Sheath for easy access and safe storage. If in any doubt look for the kanji inscripted Niwaki stamped into the blade for proof of something very special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSK-5 Carbon steel is the same steel we use in our Garden Shears, with just the right proportions of Carbon, Chromium, Nickel, Manganese, Silicon, Phosphorous, Copper and Sulphur to create the perfect balance of tensile strength, edge retention and toughness – the holy trinity when it comes to hori horiing. It’s pretty damn good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe humble Niwaki Hori Hori has the remarkable knack of instantly becoming everyone’s favourite tool in the garden – the feedback we get from happy (read – borderline obsessive) customers says it all, and it’s not uncommon to bump into a gardener at the end of a hard day’s work on a chilly February afternoon, soggy knees, muddy hands, inane grin (you get the picture) who boasts of the number of snowdrops they’ve just transplanted and how their Hori Hori has saved their life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, the Niwaki Hori Hori Pro is a weed digging, plant dividing, seed drilling, bulb planting, pot scraping, stone prising, ivy removing, snail flicking, back scratching (maybe not this one), life saving, rooting tooting all round game-changer. Hyperbole? Never heard of him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough considerably stronger than a regular trowel, the mighty hori hori is not completely invincible. Don’t stick it in to heavy soil and yank back hard…it’s much more efficient used in an in-slice to the left-out action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hori Hori Pro arrives with a splodge of varnish to protect the carbon steel from oxidation during transport. It is normal for this to be uneven and to rub off with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease familiarise yourself with the Offensive Weapons Law before carrying this tool in public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder section 1 of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953, it is an offence to have a weapon in a public place unless you have lawful authority or a reasonable excuse. This might include carrying tools for work or transporting gardening equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly advise that you keep this tool concealed, sheathed, and out of sight in public spaces – preferably in a gardening bag or toolbox rather than on your belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"product_additional background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab_content tab_content_columns\" id=\"tab_content_0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our sharp tools are made from carbon steel - this means they may, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. Caring for them involves three things…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Correct Use:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese steel is hard and sharp, and can be more brittle than some people are used to - it will chip if abused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material (even bamboo fibres and some very hard woods, especially knots and burrs, can damage steel edges)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not twist or apply uneven pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay attention to our maximum cut dimensions, and don’t overdo it (shears are not loppers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Keeping Them Clean:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Clean Mate and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, wipe over with Camellia oil and store in a dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"carousel_items scrollbar\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"carousel_item\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"carousel_item_thumbnail\" data-img-fit=\"contain\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niwaki.com\/camellia-oil\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource sizes=\"26px\" srcset=\"\/media\/c\/h\/0\/4b7fadf526af6ef8cdf94587c4555015e2cec840\/rc\/125\/467\/1\/camellia-oil.webp 125w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/4b7fadf526af6ef8cdf94587c4555015e2cec840\/rc\/250\/935\/1\/camellia-oil.webp 250w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/4b7fadf526af6ef8cdf94587c4555015e2cec840\/rc\/500\/1871\/1\/camellia-oil.webp 500w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/4b7fadf526af6ef8cdf94587c4555015e2cec840\/rc\/750\/2806\/1\/camellia-oil.webp 750w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"carousel_item\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"carousel_item_thumbnail\" data-img-fit=\"contain\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niwaki.com\/mini-clean-mate#P00854-1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource sizes=\"100px\" srcset=\"\/media\/c\/h\/0\/120437dc251c2860df08e32312377b56e6a2a55b\/rc\/125\/101\/1\/mini-clean-mate.webp 125w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/120437dc251c2860df08e32312377b56e6a2a55b\/rc\/250\/202\/1\/mini-clean-mate.webp 250w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/120437dc251c2860df08e32312377b56e6a2a55b\/rc\/500\/404\/1\/mini-clean-mate.webp 500w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/120437dc251c2860df08e32312377b56e6a2a55b\/rc\/750\/606\/1\/mini-clean-mate.webp 750w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/120437dc251c2860df08e32312377b56e6a2a55b\/rc\/1000\/809\/1\/mini-clean-mate.webp 1000w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/120437dc251c2860df08e32312377b56e6a2a55b\/rc\/1500\/1213\/1\/mini-clean-mate.webp 1500w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/120437dc251c2860df08e32312377b56e6a2a55b\/rc\/2000\/1618\/1\/mini-clean-mate.webp 2000w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Keeping Them Sharp:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge, especially if you’re box clipping (you need REALLY sharp blades to get a good finish with box). Use the Niwaki Sharpening Stones for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen Shears and Topiary Clippers EVERY TIME you use them - the difference is amazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"carousel_items scrollbar\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"carousel_item\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"carousel_item_thumbnail\" data-img-fit=\"contain\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niwaki.com\/sharpening-stone\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource sizes=\"100px\" srcset=\"\/media\/c\/h\/0\/bc72323b2f296f6a59a6d52b5a362cbda2cf6de6\/rc\/125\/92\/1\/niwaki-sharpening-stone-1000.webp 125w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/bc72323b2f296f6a59a6d52b5a362cbda2cf6de6\/rc\/250\/185\/1\/niwaki-sharpening-stone-1000.webp 250w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/bc72323b2f296f6a59a6d52b5a362cbda2cf6de6\/rc\/500\/371\/1\/niwaki-sharpening-stone-1000.webp 500w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/bc72323b2f296f6a59a6d52b5a362cbda2cf6de6\/rc\/750\/557\/1\/niwaki-sharpening-stone-1000.webp 750w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/bc72323b2f296f6a59a6d52b5a362cbda2cf6de6\/rc\/1000\/742\/1\/niwaki-sharpening-stone-1000.webp 1000w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/bc72323b2f296f6a59a6d52b5a362cbda2cf6de6\/rc\/1500\/1114\/1\/niwaki-sharpening-stone-1000.webp 1500w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"carousel_item_thumbnail\" data-img-fit=\"contain\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niwaki.com\/twin-diamond-file\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource sizes=\"100px\" srcset=\"\/media\/c\/h\/0\/386fb845ed28105613a3143e441836fcffc40e70\/rc\/125\/78\/1\/twin-diamond-file.webp 125w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/386fb845ed28105613a3143e441836fcffc40e70\/rc\/250\/157\/1\/twin-diamond-file.webp 250w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/386fb845ed28105613a3143e441836fcffc40e70\/rc\/500\/315\/1\/twin-diamond-file.webp 500w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/386fb845ed28105613a3143e441836fcffc40e70\/rc\/750\/473\/1\/twin-diamond-file.webp 750w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/386fb845ed28105613a3143e441836fcffc40e70\/rc\/1000\/631\/1\/twin-diamond-file.webp 1000w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/386fb845ed28105613a3143e441836fcffc40e70\/rc\/1500\/946\/1\/twin-diamond-file.webp 1500w, \/media\/c\/h\/0\/386fb845ed28105613a3143e441836fcffc40e70\/rc\/2000\/1262\/1\/twin-diamond-file.webp 2000w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43768043929703,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/8229\/3830\/files\/hori-hori-pro.png?v=1778805877","url":"https:\/\/plant-material.com\/products\/hori-hori-stainless-steel-serrated-edge-copy","provider":"Plant Material","version":"1.0","type":"link"}