{"title":"Maruyoshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaruyoshi specialise in traditional Japanese garden tools: hoes, flax cutters and long-handled workhorses made the way they've always been made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeft-handed, right-handed, wide or narrow. There's a hoe here with your name on it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maruyoshi-flax-cutter","title":"Maruyoshi Flax Cutter","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlax, cabbage trees, and yuccas: the iconic, architectural backbone of the Kiwi backyard. They’re stunning, they’re hardy, and if you’ve ever tried to tidy them with standard garden shears, you know they are also incredibly stubborn. These fibrous heavyweights require more than just a sharp edge; they require the right specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter the \u003cstrong\u003eMaruyoshi Flax Cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is one of our all-time top-selling hand tools for a reason—it doesn't just cut; it conquers. While most common sickles on the market settle for stainless steel, Maruyoshi uses premium Japanese High Carbon Steel. It’s tempered for long-lasting durability and features a clever 'back bar' designed to provide extra strength to the blade when things get serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a mere 100g, it is exceptionally lightweight, but don't let the weight fool you. The razor-sharp serrated teeth are designed for a specific, satisfying ritual: the pull stroke. It’s built to glide through fibrous plant material with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note for the enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e While this blade looks and feels like it could take on the world, remember that it is a precision instrument, not a wood saw. Avoid the urge to hack or saw at hardened wood—treat it with the respect a Japanese-made blade deserves (using it only on the fibrous greenery it was born for) and it will stay in your kit for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan. Built for those who know that the right tool doesn’t just make the job faster—it makes it better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes a 12-month manufacturer’s warranty against defects.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maruyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552072032626,"sku":"G-SLK-MAR001","price":32.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/maruyoshi-default-title-maruyoshi-flax-cutter-53096965407090.jpg?v=1779020715"},{"product_id":"maruyoshi-garden-hoe-left-hand","title":"Maruyoshi Garden Hoe - Left Handed","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinally, a proper garden hoe designed for the left-handed among us. We know the struggle of the \"ambidextrous\" tool that isn't, and we're here to fix it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Maruyoshi Garden Hoe. Crafted in Japan from tempered high carbon steel, it's a lightweight powerhouse, clocking in at just 200g, that refuses to compromise on strength. It's the kind of tool that makes ground work feel less like a chore and more like a craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide, sharp, flat-sided blade is designed to cut, pull, and ease plants from the earth with satisfying precision. For those infuriating weeds hiding in narrow crevices, the pointed edges of the blade go exactly where you need them to. It's surgical enough for delicate work around seedlings, yet robust enough for the deeper grubbing in tight spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we know you appreciate the details: it features a special 'back bar' for added blade strength, ensuring this tool stays in your kit for the long haul. Tough, sharp, and perfectly balanced for the southpaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #f7b265;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/maruyoshi-garden-hoe-right-handed\"\u003eLooking for the right-handed version? We have those, too.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maruyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552072130930,"sku":"G-SLK-MARG13-1","price":39.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/maruyoshi-default-title-maruyoshi-garden-hoe-left-handed-53024692994418.jpg?v=1779022341"},{"product_id":"maruyoshi-garden-hoe-right-handed","title":"Maruyoshi Garden Hoe - Right-Handed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe art of the clean slice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Maruyoshi Garden Hoe—a right-handed precision instrument for those who take their weeding personally. This isn’t your average garden-variety tool; it’s a lightweight, surgical-grade grubber designed to glide through shallow weeds and break up soil crust with a level of ease that borders on the therapeutic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in Japan from tempered high carbon steel, the blade features a specialized ‘back bar’ for added reinforcement. At a nimble 200g, it’s agile enough for the most delicate operations around your prize seedlings, yet possesses the structural integrity required for serious ground work. It’s the kind of tool that turns a routine tidy-up into a dedicated ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for tight spaces and quick bed maintenance, this is the cultivator you’ll reach for when you want to get the job done properly, the first time.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasterfully made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeft-handed? 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