Herbaceous sickle, Niwaki

Lightweight serrated Japanese sickle, tradionally used for harvesting (ie cutting) grass crops such as rice.

With one hand holding the plant and the other making a pulling motion, it 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 Phormium. Handle is made from poplar 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. Made in Japan. Serrated blade is 18cm in length. Total length 34cm. 

Generally available in our Dublin shops.