HACHIEMON Japanese Weeding Tool Very Sharp Edge Nejiri-Gama Long Type - Made in Japan

Used it today. Wow. This thing will make quick work of those unwanted weeds. I thought I would need a "Chopping" motion to use it. NO NO NO. It Glides, slides and SLICES the weeds. I was vert impressed at how well it performs. It is made in Japan. Quality. It is very light. I would have preferred it more heavy.

Works great I bought two of them. I mostly have used it for the cracks in my sidewalk. Sometimes there’s a few like some crabgrass I couldn’t get out of The cracks completely. A lot of times I use the back edge to go through the cracks instead of the front pointed edge. I highly recommend Us it’s held up pretty well.

I like this better than a dutch hoe so far. The sharpness is great. Not sure how long the blade will stay that way. It comes with a plastic cover that can help protect you in case of an accidental drop or scratch.

I don't think any ONE weeder can entirely fix your weeding problems. Weeds are too relentless for that. I already use a "D" style stirrup hoe, and last season added this Japanese weeding tool (which I modified slightly by attaching it to a long broom handle). The Japanese weeder is much sharper, feels a bit stealthier, more accurate, and lighter than a stirrup weeder, and in some ways more fun to use. But don't count the stirrup hoe out completely: for some tasks it can apply more brute force, dig a bit deeper, etc., due to having a true integrated handle and a rigid cutting stirrup. The blade on the Japanese weeder is also prone to rusting unless you oil it routinely, but it's so sharp that it cuts well when rusty. I plan to care for it whenever I can, but not be obsessive. It's a fun tool that's satisfying to use.

This is a must have if you are a Gardner. Perfect tool to quickly remove weeds around plants. It is sharp and the blade angle makes it easier to use I love it

I have this long weeder and a short weeder, and it extends my reach greatly. It's made of a good steel and is quite sturdy. It can be sharpened easily and stays sharp pretty well, but you can't have easy and long time both at the same time. A quality tool, in my experience.

Between the point, the (very) sharp blade and good quality steel, the long and sturdy handle and solid tang, this is my go-to garden tool (along with a Japanese hand rake), after a lifetime of using (and being less than satisfied with) other heavier, less versatile tools.

I purchased this item based on a friends recommendation, but was disappointed when I tried using it. I don't know if you are suppose to sharpen it before use or not, but it didn't work well for me.