Nisaku Mikaduki Japanese Grass Sickle - 195mm Curved Blade - Precision Cutting Tool - Made in Japan

Nisaku Mikaduki Japanese Grass Sickle - 195mm Curved Blade - Precision Cutting Tool - Made in Japan

The Nisaku Mikaduki Grass Sickle is a finely crafted Japanese tool, expertly designed for the efficient and precise cutting of grass and soft vegetation. This traditional sickle features a highly curved, razor-sharp 195mm blade, perfectly shaped for pull-cuts that effortlessly slice through soft green plants and weeds close to the ground. Balanced with a 360mm handle for excellent leverage and a comfortable grip, this tool offers exceptional control for detailed clearing work. Reflecting the highest standards of Japanese craftsmanship, the Mikaduki is a lightweight yet powerful alternative to powered trimmers, genuinely Made in Japan.

Known for superior edge retention and quality, this sickle allows gardeners and landscapers to work right up to borders and obstacles without damaging surrounding structures. Its ergonomic design reduces fatigue during extended use, making it an essential tool for maintaining allotments, fields, and garden edges where precision is paramount.

IMPORTANT REGULATORY NOTICE (VICTORIA):

Under the Control of Weapons Regulations 2021 and updated 2025 bladed tool restrictions, sale of this item to Victorian customers is strictly limited to genuine agricultural or horticultural purposes. To process an order for delivery to Victoria, we require:

• Verification of a valid Agricultural ABN.
• Proof of identity and business details.
• Confirmation that the tool is for legitimate, productive primary production or professional gardening use.

For further advice, please consult Victoria Police.

Best For: Gardeners, landscapers, and property owners seeking a traditional, high-quality, and razor-sharp sickle for detailed clearing of grass, weeds, and soft-stemmed plants.

Key Features:

• 195mm Curved Sharp Blade: Precision-engineered curved blade ensures a clean, smooth, and efficient cutting motion for soft green vegetation.
• Precision Horticulture Tool: Specifically designed for cutting grass and weeds, allowing for total control around trees, fences, and garden borders.
• 360mm Ergonomic Handle: The long handle provides excellent reach and leverage, promoting a natural cutting stance and reducing the need for excessive bending.
• Lightweight & Balanced: Expertly balanced to reduce hand and wrist fatigue during detailed or repetitive clearing tasks.
• Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: Manufactured in Japan to the highest standards, ensuring a durable tool with world-class sharpness.

Specifications:

• Brand: Nisaku
• Type: Grass Sickle / Hand Scythe
• Blade Length: 195 mm
• Handle Length: 360 mm
• Blade Material: High-Quality Japanese Steel
• Usage: Cutting Grass, Weeds, and Soft Green Plants
• Origin: Made in Japan

Ideal For:

• Detail Trimming: Clearing grass and weeds around trees, fences, and delicate garden edges.
• Allotment Maintenance: Managing long, soft grass and light brushwood in fields or vegetable patches.
• Eco-Friendly Clearing: A silent, manual alternative to petrol-powered line trimmers for noise-sensitive areas.
• Harvesting: Cleanly cutting soft-stemmed herbs or leafy green crops.

Maintenance Tip: To maintain the razor-sharp Japanese edge, clean the blade of sap and moisture after every use. Periodically sharpen with a whetstone and apply a light coat of camellia or mineral oil to protect the steel from corrosion.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.