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This 16oz canvas sheath is designed to keep your Hori Hori protected when it’s off-duty and exactly where you need it—right on hand—when there's serious work to be done. It’s a simple, rugged bit of kit that ensures your favourite tool isn't just rattling around at the bottom of a bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight, durable, and perfectly sized for those 169mm blades, it’s the essential sidekick for your essential tool. Because we know you're just as protective of your gear as you are of your seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in China\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552277193074,"sku":"G-NWK-P00421-1","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/niwaki-default-title-hori-hori-canvas-sheath-53097262842226.jpg?v=1779020843"},{"product_id":"japanese-garden-loppers","title":"Japanese Garden Loppers","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"product_content\" class=\"product_content background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_textpanels\" class=\"product_textpanels background flexmasonry flexmasonry-responsive flexmasonry-cols-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel_priority_1 flexmasonry-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel product_textpanel_priority_1 background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_content\" class=\"product_content background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_textpanels\" class=\"product_textpanels background flexmasonry flexmasonry-responsive flexmasonry-cols-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel_priority_1 flexmasonry-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel product_textpanel_priority_1 background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_content\" class=\"product_content background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_textpanels\" class=\"product_textpanels background flexmasonry flexmasonry-responsive flexmasonry-cols-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel_priority_1 flexmasonry-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_content\" class=\"product_content background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_textpanels\" class=\"product_textpanels background flexmasonry flexmasonry-responsive flexmasonry-cols-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel_priority_1 flexmasonry-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_content\" class=\"product_content background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_textpanels\" class=\"product_textpanels background flexmasonry flexmasonry-responsive flexmasonry-cols-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel_priority_1 flexmasonry-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_content\" class=\"product_content background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_textpanels\" class=\"product_textpanels background flexmasonry flexmasonry-responsive flexmasonry-cols-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel_priority_1 flexmasonry-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_content\" class=\"product_content background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_textpanels\" class=\"product_textpanels background flexmasonry flexmasonry-responsive flexmasonry-cols-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel_priority_1 flexmasonry-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel product_textpanel_priority_1 background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_content\" class=\"product_content background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_textpanels\" class=\"product_textpanels background flexmasonry flexmasonry-responsive flexmasonry-cols-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel_priority_1 flexmasonry-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel product_textpanel_priority_1 background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_content\" class=\"product_content background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_textpanels\" class=\"product_textpanels background flexmasonry flexmasonry-responsive flexmasonry-cols-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel_priority_1 flexmasonry-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel product_textpanel_priority_1 background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_content\" class=\"product_content background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_textpanels\" class=\"product_textpanels background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel_priority_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel product_textpanel_priority_1 background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_content\" class=\"product_content background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_textpanels\" class=\"product_textpanels background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel_priority_3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_content\" class=\"product_content background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_textpanels\" class=\"product_textpanels background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel_priority_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_textpanel product_textpanel_priority_1 background\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese traditional Japanese lopping shears feature forged carbon steel blades, and stout White Oak handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of loppers you'll be reaching for to take care of thick branches. 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Once dry, a quick wipe with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/tool-accessories\/camellia-oil\/\"\u003eCamellia Oil\u003c\/a\u003e will keep the steel pristine and ready for your next session in the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elephant Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552354951538,"sku":"G-ELE-153332","price":42.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/elephant-tools-default-title-folding-pruning-saw-210-large-teeth-53097394143602.jpg?v=1779020750"},{"product_id":"hori-hori-weeder-110mm","title":"Hori Hori Weeder 110mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cult classic, now more nimble.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery gardener has their 'desert island' tool. This is almost certainly it. The Hori Hori is essentially what happens when a trowel and a serrated knife decide to settle down and raise a family. It’s concave, it’s dangerously sharp, and it’s about to make half your tool shed feel a bit redundant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 110mm version—the shorter, punchier sibling of the best-selling Nisaku. It offers all the same grit and versatility but in a more compact size, making it the superior choice for maneuvering in tight spaces, delicate pots, or densely planted borders where a full-sized blade feels like overkill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name? It comes from the Japanese verb for \"to dig\"—\u003cem\u003eHori\u003c\/em\u003e. Legend says it originated in the mountainous regions of Japan for harvesting vegetables, but today it’s the ultimate multi-tasker. It saws through stems, roots out deep-seated weeds, marks out seed rows with surgical precision, and digs holes for planting without breaking a sweat. It’s the kind of tool that makes you look—and feel—like you know exactly what you’re doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged from top-quality Japanese stainless steel, this is a piece of kit designed for the long game. Whether you’re a weekend novice or a seasoned dirt-obsessive, the Hori Hori is the upgrade your garden kit deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Blade: 110mm | Handle: 110mm\u003cbr\u003e\n• Top-quality Japanese stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\n• Concave blade with serrated edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed more lore? Check out our deep dive: \u003ca title=\"The Hori Hori Knife - the most versatile tool for your garden kit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/blog\/the-hori-hori-knife-the-most-versatile-tool-for-your-garden-kit\/\"\u003eThe Hori Hori Knife: The most versatile tool for your garden kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking for something with a bit more reach? We also have the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/shop\/nisaku-hori-hori-weeder-knife-170mm\/\"\u003eNisaku Hori Hori 170mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nisaku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552355049842,"sku":"G-ELE-NIS-6200","price":54.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/nisaku-default-title-hori-hori-weeder-110mm-53097394471282.jpg?v=1779020751"},{"product_id":"hedge-shears-201","title":"Hedge Shears 201","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor those who treat topiary like high art and a shaggy hedge like a personal affront, meet the Kamaki 201.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the shears for the precision-obsessed. With short wooden handles and a compact, lightweight 500g build, they offer the kind of maneuverability that makes shaping boxwood feel less like a chore and more like a surgical procedure. Whether you're tidying the lawn edges or finessing a feature tree, these give you the control that longer, clunkier shears simply can’t match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in Hyogo, Japan, by a manufacturer that’s been perfecting the art since 1876, the 201s carry over a century of steel-working heritage. They’re light enough for a marathon trimming session without the arm fatigue, but don’t let the weight fool you—the cutting power is serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.201\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 485 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e A nimble 500g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality stainless steel blades with classic wooden handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRules of Engagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese steel is famously hard and incredibly sharp, which means it demands a certain level of respect. 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