Kondo Hamono Hand Forged Hori Hori Knife

The Hori Hori Knife is a perfect cross between a knife and a trowel. It is great for dividing perennials, weeding, cutting roots, transplanting, and removing plants. This hand-forged carbon steel hori hori is extra-reliable, keeping an edge far longer than its mass-produced counterparts.

Traditionally called a “Sansai Hori”, which translates to “Mountain Vegetable Digging”, it originated as a general-purpose foraging tool that over time has found its way into the garden in North America due to its versatility. 

Kondo Hamono is a family blacksmithing shop near Tsubame Sanjo, and they’re very good at what they do. Take a look at the tang on these – extremely sturdy, and fully forged out. Masashi-san, someone with an eye for detail, was so impressed by their work that he referred them to us,

They’re made from carbon steel, possibly an SK variety, so they’ll keep an edge well and be nice to sharpen, but are plenty tough enough for digging in the dirt, cutting through roots, etc. I’m excited to go digging with one!