BL123 - Hori Hori Knife
This knife has a trowel-like blade with a sharp edge to let you use the same tool for digging, planting and cutting.
Traditionally used in Japan to collect specimens for bonsai (hori means “digging”), the blade is sharpened on both sides, with serrations on one edge to help with cutting tough roots or dividing perennials. Deeply stamped markings on the blade (in 1" and 5mm increments) help you set the correct planting depth for seeds and bulbs.
Measuring 12 1/2" overall, it has a hardwood handle and comes with a belt sheath.
Made in Japan.
"Hori" means "digging" in Japanese, and Lee Valley's hori hori knife is used for digging, transplanting, weeding, and cutting in the garden. The trowel-like blade digs planting holes, the smooth edge cuts through soil and smaller roots, the serrated edge saws through tougher roots, and the stamped depth markings guide planting depth.
The blade has deeply stamped depth markings in 1" and 5mm increments, which help you set the correct planting depth for seeds and bulbs without needing a separate ruler.
One edge is smooth for clean cuts; the other is serrated for cutting through tough roots and dividing perennials. Both edges are sharpened.
The knife measures 12 1/2" overall.
The Hori Hori Knife is made in Japan.
Yes. A belt sheath is included with the knife for safe carrying while working in the garden.
| Materials | Steel blade; hardwood handle |
| Dimensions | 12 1/2" overall |
| Includes | Hori hori knife; belt sheath |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
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Hori Hori Knife
This knife has a trowel-like blade with a sharp edge to let you use the same tool for digging, planting and cutting.
Traditionally used in Japan to collect specimens for bonsai (hori means “digging”), the blade is sharpened on both sides, with serrations on one edge to help with cutting tough roots or dividing perennials. Deeply stamped markings on the blade (in 1" and 5mm increments) help you set the correct planting depth for seeds and bulbs.
Measuring 12 1/2" overall, it has a hardwood handle and comes with a belt sheath.
Made in Japan.
