BUYING GUIDE
Hori hori garden knife
A narrow digging blade for planting, weeding and dividing perennials.
A hori hori is a Japanese digging tool for close work around plants. Niwaki’s Hori Hori Pro uses SK-5 carbon steel and a beech handle. It is one manufacturer example, not a product we claim to test.
Where it helps
Use for small planting holes, weeding and dividing herbaceous plants. Keep your free hand clear of the blade. It is not a pry bar for rocks or large roots.
Care & safe use
Carbon steel can rust. Clean, dry and oil the blade after use, and store it in its sheath away from children.
Source
Niwaki: hori hori range and material specifications ↗Research checked 2 November 2026. Product specifications and availability can change.