Nisaku NJP3210 Karibaraigama Mowing Sickle, Japanese 7.5-Inch Curved Blade, 23.5 Inch Polished Hardwood, Stainless Steel/Wood Handle

Perfect sickle; lightweight, sharp, sturdy, stainless steel blade. Packaged well. Received in excellent condition.

My yard has lots of perennial flowers and grasses. This sickle is particularly effective at cutting back grasses in the fall and works well on other perennials that are not too woody. With this sickle and a good pair of hand pruners, I can quickly clear all of my planting beds.

I really like this sickle. It's perfect for cutting grass near fragile wood posts that would be gouged by my weed whacker.I have two complaints:1. The sickle arrived bent because the manufacturers just put a cardboard sleeve on the blade and called it a day instead of shipping it in a complete box. Bending it back into shape I'm sure has affected my cutting angle.2. The handle is made of soft, unfinished wood. Because of that, I will have to replace it in the future with a more durable handle. Even dipping it in mineral oil won't keep it protected over time with repeated use.If more time had been put into shipping, and the quality was better, I would have given this a five star rating.

Nice tool. Fiskar scissor for size reference. I use it to cut grasses by the chain link fence because I do not have a weed whacker. The wood handle is smooth, you won't get splinters.Do not use on branches, it requires some strength and you can slip up and cut yourself. It can also dull the blade.It comes with a plastic sleeve for the blade when not in use.It is made in Japan.

Blade is good quality stainless steel holds edge well. Handle breaks easily but as light a it is i was probably using it a little heavy handed. Came bent at an angle which worked for me because i am taller but after seeing other reviews seems like it is actually a manufacturing defect and for the price i would expect a little more quality control.

I got this to encourage me to garden and to look like a totally sweet shinobi! It’s lightweight and cuts through weeds like a charm. A really excellent gardening tool, the price was great, and it a a joy to use as well. 100% recommended!!!

It arrived incredibly sharp and I was able to catch up on my (overgrown) trimming amazingly fast. I have a quarter mile walking trail and I trimmed that too and this lightweight thing is still sharp enough to cut some big stuff at the edge of my yard ( I live in a wooded area).The 2 foot handle makes it easy to reach back under trees and brush to clear the undergrowth.It has lost some of its edge, so I ordered some whetstones, and as soon as I learn how to sharpen it without damaging the blade, I'm going to order another. I'm probably putting it through more stress than it was meant to endure, so if it breaks, I want to have a backup on hand.I can't say enough good things about this little tool. No more weed eaters for me!

love this tool. Super light, super sharp, and easy to use. Only critique would be to not have the blade all the way to the shaft of the handle. Often my fingers slide up to where the blade connects to the handle. Fortunately, I wear heavy gloves so I will not be cut, but could see it as an accident waiting to happen. Otherwise, I love the tool. Need to make a sheath for it as well. That will be next adventure!