{"title":"Hounen","description":"\u003cp\u003eHounen forge traditional Japanese sickles and flax cutters in high carbon steel, tempered for edges that stay frighteningly sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlax, grass and fibrous growth, meet your match.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sickle-sheath","title":"Sickle Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsing a protected blade is a sensible choice for everyone.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery hardworking sickle deserves a proper home. This sheath is the official bodyguard for our entire flax cutter lineup, specifically designed to fit the standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/tools\/sickle-flax-cutter\/\"\u003eSickle Flax Cutter\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/shop\/maruyoshi-flax-cutter\/\"\u003eMaruyoshi Flax Cutter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about two things: keeping that razor-sharp edge protected and keeping your fingers (and pockets) exactly where they should be. Simple, essential, and quietly obsessive about tool safety. Just the way we like it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hounen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552364814706,"sku":"G-ELE-P-019","price":24.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/elephant-tools-default-title-sickle-sheath-52550405521778.gif?v=1779020719"},{"product_id":"sickle-flax-cutter","title":"Flax Sickle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA masterclass in Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legendary Hounen sickle isn’t just a tool; it’s a quiet obsession. Forged using traditional techniques, this curved beauty is designed for those who take their harvesting seriously—whether you’re tackling flax, gathering herbs, or tidying up soft-stemmed plants that have overstayed their welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most flax cutters are content with basic stainless steel, this one opts for premium Japanese High Carbon Steel. It’s tempered for longevity and features a clever ‘back bar’ for added strength, ensuring it remains frighteningly sharp and remarkably lightweight at just 90g. It’s the kind of tool that makes you feel more like an artisan and less like a weekend warrior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note for the initiated:\u003c\/strong\u003e The serrated blade is a specialist. It works on a pull-stroke and thrives on fibrous plants. It is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e a wood saw. Please, for the love of the craft, resist the urge to hack or saw at anything woody. Use it as intended, and the blade will stay true, sharp, and perfectly intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional, functional, and deeply satisfying to hold. Once you’ve experienced the precision of a Hounen, there’s no going back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hounen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61793783087474,"sku":"G-ELE-HT-0875","price":29.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/toyotomi-kozan-default-title-flax-sickle-53097402564978.gif?v=1779020209"}],"url":"https:\/\/bugg.co.nz\/collections\/hounen.oembed","provider":"Bugg ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}