Niwaki Mini Sickle

Niwaki Mini SickleThis might just be the perfect companion tool to a Hori Hori. At just under 18cm long its a great tool for light weeding, or when some delicacy is needed. We think it will also be a useful veg harvesting tool in the summer. The blade is 55mm long and has a sharp single bevel edge. The handle is made from Poplar light and strong.

This is the third year we've organised a batch of one off hex drivers - its most definently a tradition now

When we have a stand at a show we spend a lot of time explaining the difference between secateurs

Often called a Stanley Knife (after the brand

The blade is 16cm long

but they are far less common to come across

)  Expect the finish to change and develop with wear and use

The Axe and Edge Tool Co

they are really bad

If you are new to carbon steel you need to be aware that its negative is that it will tarnish easily with acidic sap (you'll get black marks on the blade

As a result everything mechanical he owned was always oiled and maintained

I just prefer a traditional wooden handle on a screwdriver

The shape and detail on these heads is too nice to be hidden away by a large sheath