{"product_id":"grass-and-perennial-sickle-asaka","title":"Grass and Perennial Sickle (Asaka)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSerrated Japanese sickle, useful for cutting down perennials, grasses and weeds. Traditionally used in Japan for rice harvesting, where the sharp blade can cut through the grassy stalks with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sickle such as this makes easy work of cutting down plants at the end of the season. Also useful for clearing grass, bulb foliage or weeds from the base of trees. Especially good at chopping down difficult to manage grassy plants such as \u003cem\u003ePhormium.. \u003c\/em\u003eHandle is made from solid wood, blade is made from serrated carbon steel. Clean and dry after use and wipe with a drop of oil. Only use a pulling motion when using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote, this is a sharp and dangerous tool. Please wear gloves and take great care when using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length 320mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length approx 150mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood handle with serrated Japanese steel blade.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenerally available in our Dublin plant and garden shops.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Howbert \u0026 Mays","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55715883319625,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/2195\/3378\/files\/JapanesehandsickleforgardenersDubilnIreland.jpg?v=1792845089","url":"https:\/\/howbertandmays.ie\/products\/grass-and-perennial-sickle-asaka","provider":"Howbert \u0026 Mays","version":"1.0","type":"link"}