Hori Hori Japanese Short Garden Knife

What happens when you take the most beloved garden knife in Japan and make it even easier to carry? You get the Nisaku Yamakodachi Short Hori Hori – “Yamakodachi” meaning “mountain small sword” – a compact, serrated blade crafted for the outdoors. It’s the ultimate blend of practicality, portability, and purpose-built performance.

This compact version keeps everything you love about the original: the concave blade for digging, a razor-sharp edge for slicing, and a serrated opposite side for sawing through roots and stubborn weeds. What it loses in length (just 70mm), it makes up for in versatility.

Sized to slip into your everyday gardening kit, this smaller Hori Hori is perfect for potting, weeding, cutting string or roots, and even taking with you on hikes, bushcraft outings, or foraging adventures. The included sheath protects your fingers and your blade – and conveniently loops onto your belt for hands-free carrying.

It is made from rust-resistant stainless steel staying sharp for longer – even when left in a garden bed and rediscovered weeks later (true story). The varnished hardwood handle feels great in the hand, with balance and control to spare.

This is what we love about Japanese tools: simplicity, durability, and craftsmanship that earns its place by your side, day after day.

Specifications:

• Blade Length: 130 mm
• Total Length: 250 mm
• Weight: 120 g
• Blade Material: Stainless Steel
• Handle: Varnished Hardwood
• Sheath: Synthetic Leather
• Made in Japan

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