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Build Quality

Customers are highly impressed with the build quality of the Nisaku Japanese Hori Hori Garden Landscaping Digging Tool, praising its sturdiness and high-quality materials.

Sharpness

Customers are extremely satisfied with the sharpness and durability of the tool's stainless steel blade, which cuts through roots and sod easily. Some users have noted that the serrated edge can get dull over time but still maintains its effectiveness. The tool is also praised for its versatility, with a dual-sided blade and depth measurements useful for gardening tasks. Customers appreciate the sheath as a safety feature to prevent accidental injuries.

Versatility

Customers are extremely satisfied with the versatility of the Nisaku Japanese Hori Hori Garden Landscaping Digging Tool. They have used it for various gardening tasks such as weeding, planting, digging, pruning, and even cleaning out bags of soil. The tool's sharpness and sturdiness make it an essential go-to tool for many gardeners.

Durability

Customers have expressed high praise for the durability of the Nisaku Japanese Hori Hori Garden Landscaping Digging Tool with Stainless Steel Blade and Sheath. Many have reported using it for several years without any signs of rust or damage, even when left in the rain or used to dig through tough soil and rocks. Some users have noted a concern about the label on the sheath leaving a sticky residue upon removal.

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Handiness

Customers have generally positive opinions about the handiness of this gardening tool, praising its functionality and ease of use. Some customers also appreciate its small size and ability to fit comfortably in their hands. However, a few customers mention issues with storage and leaving the tool out in the elements.

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Quality


It’s held up over the last 6 years of use, the blade is still shiny, no rust at all, ever, and has held firm inside the handle.


Very well made i should have this for years .


Always whimsy and break it they don’t do the job.


(this coming from a person who goes through a pitch fork every 2 years due to how rocky it is here and the prongs bend in all s...  Read More

Price


And sadly, the garden supply company priced this item so high that being stopped buying it and they stopped carrying it.


I but an extra one whenever they go on sale


I was delighted to find it here at the same price i paid 20 years ago.

Competitiveness


I think i have seen a similar tool with snow joe printed on the blade, but this one does not have the snow joe trademark printed on it.

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    sharp, made, good, quality and great.
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  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 8,329 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 22 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Even comes with a depth guide on the blade however i dont get that accurate with my gardening but sure many do so that feature is there


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Well i suspect three of them made it to the municipal composting facility as i left them in the weed bucket covered them and unknowingly send them on their way


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This told me there was a task she needed to do that all the trowels forks tillers and pokers did not do well


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I would best describe it as the swiss army knife of gardening


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    She is terrible at putting the tools away at the end of the day so more than once its been left out in the heat andor rain


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It still has a highly polished blade and the wood handle has weathered really well


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Its rare to fine a product with such a high percentage of 5 star ratings but it is accurate in our opinion


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I can plant dig deep on the thistles and saw of anything else

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