{"title":"Hori Hori Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe humble hori hori has become an absolute essential in gardening kits around the globe. Originating in Japan, this has got to be one of the most versatile tools - once you have one, you'll never want to garden without it! Use this clever knife-shaped trowel as a weeder, knife, pruner, trowel, for harvesting and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead up first\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorth a read before you shop:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugg.co.nz\/blogs\/news\/the-hori-hori-knife-the-most-versatile-tool-for-your-garden-kit\"\u003eThe Hori Hori: The Most Versatile Tool in Your Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugg.co.nz\/blogs\/news\/how-to-use-a-hori-hori-knife\"\u003eHow to Use a Hori Hori Knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hori-hori-weeder-170mm","title":"Hori Hori Weeder 170mm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe only tool you might actually need.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're the kind of gardener who likes to get things done without lugging an entire shed's worth of equipment around, meet your new obsession. The Hori Hori isn't just a tool; it's a cult classic that makes other garden implements look a little... redundant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssentially a knife-shaped trowel, this 170mm Nisaku masterpiece is crafted from top-quality Japanese stainless steel. It features a concave, super-sharp blade with heavy-duty serrations on one side, making it the ultimate multi-tasker. Digging, cutting, sawing, planting, it handles the lot with a level of precision that is frankly quite addictive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name comes from the Japanese verb \"to dig\" (Hori), and legend has it these were first used in the mountains of Japan for harvesting. Today, it's the insider's secret for everything from rooting out deep-seated weeds to marking out seed rows and potting up. It's sharp enough to slice through stems and tough enough to tackle soil that hasn't seen a spade in years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a master of the craft or just starting your journey into the dirt, this is a piece of kit that earns its place in the bag. For many of us, it has effectively retired the trowel and the pruner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-purpose: Digs, cuts, weeds, and plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deep on the history? Read more on our blog: \u003ca style=\"color: #f7b265;\" 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","brand":"Nisaku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552141599090,"sku":"G-ELE-MAR005","price":59.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/nisaku-default-title-hori-hori-weeder-170mm-53097009676658.jpg?v=1779021529"},{"product_id":"hori-hori-and-canvas-holster","title":"Hori Hori Weeder and Canvas Holster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ‘everything’ tool. If you know, you know.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niwaki Hori Hori isn’t just a trowel; it’s a commitment to efficiency. Born in Japan and designed for those who treat their garden beds like sacred ground, this carbon steel workhorse handles digging, weeding, and bulb planting without breaking a sweat. It is, quite simply, the multi-tasker you won't be able to live without.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted with a full tang construction (meaning the steel runs the full length of the handle for maximum strength) and a solid beech wood handle, it has that ‘built for the long haul’ feel. And because you’ll be reaching for it every five minutes, it comes with a rugged 16oz canvas holster, keeping it safe, sharp, and right at your hip where it belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTool made in Japan; Sheath made in China\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552248390002,"sku":"G-NWK-P00442-2","price":96.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/niwaki-default-title-hori-hori-weeder-and-canvas-holster-53097228337522.jpg?v=1779021890"},{"product_id":"s-type-hori-hori-small-and-standard","title":"S-Type Hori Hori Weeder - Small and Standard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tool you’ll wonder how you lived without. Honestly, your garden kit isn’t actually complete until there’s a Hori Hori in it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you know, you know. The Hori Hori is the undisputed multitasker of the garden bed—part trowel, part knife, part serrated saw, and entirely essential. Whether you’re deep in a weeding session or precisely placing new additions, you’ll find yourself reaching for this more than any other tool in your bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in Sanjo, Japan, by the experts at Niwaki, these S-Type weeders feature a strong curved stainless steel blade and an ergonomic beech handle that delivers that perfect, rustic aesthetic we all crave. It feels as good as it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your weapon:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Standard Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is your everyday hero. With a serrated edge down one side, it’s built for the heavy lifting of planting and weeding. It fits like a glove in the Niwaki Canvas Sheath or a Single Straight Holster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 219g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 300 x 45 x 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel with beech handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Small Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those of us who treat our succulents like royalty and our seedlings like heirs. It’s ideal for smaller-scale weeding, house plant maintenance, and the delicate business of pricking out. It tucks perfectly into the front of a Double Holster alongside your favourite secateurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 68g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 204 x 25 x 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 87mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel with beech handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note for the enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile these are incredibly tough, they aren't invincible. It’s a precision tool, not a crowbar. Resist the urge to jam it into compacted earth and heave backward—your Hori Hori (and your pride) will thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":61552277127538,"sku":"G-NWK-P00659-1","price":128.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard","offer_id":61552277160306,"sku":"G-NWK-P00658-1","price":178.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/niwaki-small-s-type-hori-hori-weeder-small-and-standard-52550221300082.jpg?v=1779020843"},{"product_id":"hori-hori-canvas-sheath","title":"Hori Hori Canvas Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you own a Niwaki Hori Hori, you know it’s less of a tool and more of a permanent extension of your arm. But even the hardest-working blade needs a proper place to rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your most-trusted garden companion the home it deserves. 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":"saw-holster","title":"Single Straight Holster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe professional home for your most trusted (and sharpest) allies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s your Hori Hori, a folding saw, or those topiary clippers you treat like fine surgical instruments, some tools simply shouldn’t be tossed carelessly onto the grass. This heavy-duty leather sheath is for the gardener who values readiness and the quiet satisfaction of a tool being properly stowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from premium 3.5mm leather and reinforced with hand-stitched copper rivets, this holster is built for the long game. It features a durable belt loop designed to keep your go-to gear exactly where you need it—right at your hip, ready for action. It’s hard-wearing, protective, and frankly, makes you look like you mean business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick note for the gear-obsessed: Niwaki leather is a natural product. You might find the odd scuff or blemish, and it will likely feel a bit stiff out of the box. Consider it a rite of passage. With use, it will soften, age, and develop the kind of character that only comes from real work in the dirt.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552349151602,"sku":"G-NWK-P00380-1","price":84.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/niwaki-default-title-single-straight-holster-53097382248818.jpg?v=1779020241"},{"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":49.9,"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":"hori-hori-ken-katabami","title":"Hori Hori - Small and Standard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate multitasker for those who take their weeding seriously.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven’t discovered the Hori Hori yet, prepare to make it your entire gardening personality. From Japan’s Ken Katabami brand, this isn’t just a garden knife; it’s a beautifully crafted piece of hardware that handles the jobs other tools find beneath them. Slicing, scooping, weeding, or even cracking into a stubborn pot — it does it all with a quiet, Japanese elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is pure efficiency: one edge is honed for precision slicing, while the other features a built-in saw for the tough stuff like rope or unruly roots. And for the meticulous among us who actually care about planting bulbs at the exact right depth (we see you, and we respect the dedication), the blade is handily engraved with both centimetres and inches right down the scooping side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged from corrosion-resistant 420J2 stainless steel and finished with a Japanese magnolia handle, it’s as sturdy as it is sharp. It’s built for the long game, secured with twin rivets and etched with the Ken Katabami ideogram — a nod to the serious craftsmanship you’re holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt even comes with its own white leather sheath and belt loop (fits belts up to 4.5cm), because let’s be honest, once you start using it, you’ll want it at your side at all times. 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