Description Experience the premium Japanese weed and harvest sickle: the Kikumatsu AnglePro Single-Bladed Weed & Harvest Sickle, meticulously crafted in the region of Bansyu renowned for blade production near Kobe, Japan. Integrating traditional craftsmanship with advanced features, These are ideal for modern agricultural demands in weeding and harvesting. Optimised Angle for Versatile Use in Single-Bladed Weed and Harvest Sickle The Kikumatsu AnglePro Sickle boasts a uniquely designed angle that enhances versatility, perfect for both swinging and precise hand-held cutting. This design allows you to tackle tough grasses and robust plant stems with ease, streamlining the cutting process and improving overall garden maintenance efficiency. “Tsuke Hagane” Technique Employing the revered Japanese “Tsuke Hagane” method, the blade combines a harder steel, designed for creating a sharp, durable edge, with a softer base steel that enhances workability. This ingenious design not only makes initial sharpening easier but also simplifies ongoing maintenance for users. The optimal hardening and tempering process ensures the blade resists breaking, bending, and chipping, maintaining its exceptional performance. Unmatched Craftsmanship and Medium Blade Thickness Each Kikumatsu AnglePro Sickle is hand-sharpened by skilled artisans, ensuring a finely honed edge for effortless cutting. The blade’s medium thickness provides a perfect balance between weight and cutting capability, allowing it to handle a variety of plant sizes and stem thicknesses with ease, without sacrificing blade sharpness or durability. Quench-Hardened single-bladed Edge with Suki Finish Hardened to over 60 HRC and finished with the traditional ‘Suki’ technique, the blade of these premium Japanese weed and harvest sickle is specially ground to enhance sharpness and facilitate grass release. This hallmark of Banshu blade-making ensures this sickle remains effective and sharp through extensive use. Ergonomic and Robust Design Featuring a handle crafted from natural oak wood, the Kikumatsu AnglePro Sickle offers enhanced comfort and stability. Their ergonomic design, combined with a robust construction of high carbon steel, provides reliable performance and streamlined efficiency. Over a century of excellence with takemoto sickle The Kikumatsu AnglePro Sickle carries the name of its founder, Kikumatsu Takemoto, and honors the craftsmanship that has defined generations of his family. Renowned for their slender, resilient curved blades, Takemoto Sickles epitomise the enduring legacy of the Banshu region. Each tool, crafted with over a century of expertise, is built to last. The ergonomic design features a handle made from the finest natural wood, providing comfort and ease of use for weeding and harvesting tasks. The sickle’s durable construction, featuring a single-edged blade made of Japanese high carbon steel, offers superior sharpness and easy care, exemplifying streamlined efficiency. For other tools made by Takemono Sickle, see our stylish Weeding and Harvesting Sickle with Serrated Edge and Transplanting Garden Knives for easy re-potting work. Features: – Professional Grade: Perfect for demanding agricultural use – Corrosion Resistant: Made from high-quality Japanese high carbon steel – Enhanced Sharpness: Utilises the “Tsuke Hagane” technique for a durable, and sharp single-edged blade that’s easy to maintain – Sturdy Oak Handle: Comfortable and durable for long-term use – Expertly Handcrafted in Japan: Produced by Takemoto Sickle, with over a century of craftsmanship since 1912 Specifications Weight: 210g (including cover) Blade Length: 180mm Blade Thickness: 2mm Handle Length: 330mm Brand: Takemoto
