{"title":"Japanese Gardening Tools","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-ika-hoe-by-fujikawa","title":"Japanese Combination Hoe\/Rake (Ika Hoe) by Fujikawa Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Fujikawa Japanese Ika (Squid) hoe is great for weeding, prepping areas for planting, working in compost etc..  in areas that are too small to allow a full length tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe flat blade is good for scraping off weeds just below the surface, while the 4 prongs excel when you want to remove roots as well.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand made with an Oak handle and carbon steel head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wedge on top of the handle should be tapped occasionally to stop the head from coming loose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFour tine head measures: approx 11cm Long x 8cm Wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStraight blade measures approx: 7cm long x 7cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 36cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 462\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fujikawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40352556679324,"sku":"NISG-5","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0465\/0021\/6988\/files\/IKA_HOE-3.png?v=1738580815"},{"product_id":"japanese-higonokami-folding-pocket-knife-black-metal","title":"Japanese Higonokami Folding Pocket Knife Black metal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe tradition of producing Higonokami has been handed down for over 100 years at the Kanekoma factory in Japan. Five generations of skill and craftsmanship are reflected in the quality of this small knife. The super sharp blade is made from blue steel which is purer than white steel and holds its edge longer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComes in a small presentation box so would make a great gift or stocking filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length: 75 mm\u003cbr\u003eKnife closed: 95 mm\u003cbr\u003eKnife Open: 170 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharpen occasionally using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/toolsandthings.co.uk\/collections\/waterstones\"\u003ewhetstone.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean and wipe over with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/toolsandthings.co.uk\/products\/japanese-camellia-tool-oil-100ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=a9e62d213\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eCamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e before storing to avoid rusting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/toolsandthings.co.uk\/collections\/waterstones\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the caulking becomes loose after long use, place it on something hard like an anvil and tap on it with a hammer to adjust.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the caulking is too tight to open the blade, hit the knife on the table with the \"Chikiri (tail)\" faced down.\u003cbr\u003eAs Higonokami knives are handmade, each Higonokami has its own characteristics and its tightness is not always the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou may also like:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/toolsandthings.co.uk\/products\/copy-of-japanese-higonokami-blue-steel-garden-pocket-knife?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e530a3ab8\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eTortoiseshell Effect Handle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/toolsandthings.co.uk\/products\/japanese-higonokami-blue-steel-garden-pocket-knife?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=025f49fab\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBrass Handle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/toolsandthings.co.uk\/products\/japanese-stainless-steel-higonokami-knife-with-ebony-handle?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=4475f8dad\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eEbony Wood Handle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Tools and Things","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45580489294081,"sku":"HIGO-2-BL","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0465\/0021\/6988\/files\/BlackhandleT_TJC-3.png?v=1729076501"}],"url":"https:\/\/toolsandthings.co.uk\/collections\/japanese-gardening-tools-tools-and-things.oembed?page=2","provider":"Tools and Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}