Forged from SK-5 carbon steel and handmade by a third-generation family in the Miki, Hyogo (the home of horticultural blacksmithing), this upgraded essential is the perfect blend of utility and craftsmanship.

The sharp sides and pointed tip cut through weeds with ease, while the concave blade is great for getting into tight spaces – especially when you need to remove root-bound plants.

We’ve even added a flash of red to the canvas holster – so everyone can spot your ‘pro’ credentials from a distance.

Take a beloved classic, add a razor-sharp edge, and you’ve got the Niwaki S-Type Hori Hori.

The stainless steel makes it easier to care for, while the serrated edge severs roots like butter. Just don’t go putting it in your jacket or trouser pocket without its sheath (a good rule for all Hori Hori).

For smaller scale weeding and planting, the Mini S-Type Hori Hori is the one you want. Ideal for rooting about in pots, its serrated stainless steel blade is indispensable in the greenhouse and excels at precision weeding.

We’ve found it very handy for helping to ease out root-bound plants when you’re re-potting, but no doubt you will find your own preferred use. Carry it everywhere in a Niwaki Pouch so it’s ready when you need it.

Don’t let its diminutive scale deceive you – it’s viciously sharp, so watch out!

Made by the Kondo blacksmiths, who’ve been passing down their skills since 1872, the Niwaki Forged Hori-Hori is one of a kind. Larger and weightier than its predecessors, the traditional forging process results in a tougher, sharper blade that holds up to heavy-duty work. Heat-treated for edge retention and finished with a white oak handle, this heirloom-quality tool carries marks of the rich culture and craftsmanship it was born from.