Nisaku Nejiri Japanese Bent Neck Sickle - 115mm Extra Sharp Blade - Hand-Forged Weeding & Cultivation Tool

Nisaku Nejiri Japanese Bent Neck Sickle - 115mm Extra Sharp Blade - Hand-Forged Weeding & Cultivation Tool

The Nisaku Nejiri Bent Neck Sickle is an authentic, traditional Japanese garden tool essential for effective weeding and cultivation. Often referred to as a "draw hoe," this tool features a 115mm blade with a distinctive bent neck and an extra sharp bottom edge. This unique configuration allows the user to easily draw the sharp blade just beneath the soil surface to sever weed roots, lift weeds, or break up compacted soil. The handle is crafted from a 300mm lacquered wooden material, offering excellent control and long-term durability.

Lightweight and highly precise, the Nejiri Bent Neck Sickle is a versatile tool used not only for weeding but also for light chipping and cultivation tasks around the garden bed. Its design is perfect for working in confined spaces between delicate plants without disturbing the primary root systems. Crafted with superior Japanese quality, this tool is a testament to traditional horticultural engineering and is proudly Made in Japan.

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 and enthusiasts of traditional Japanese tools who need a precise, sharp, and lightweight hand tool for efficient weeding, surface cultivation, and clearing.

Key Features:

• Traditional Bent Neck Design: The angled neck allows the blade to be used as a high-efficiency draw hoe, minimising bending and maximising speed when weeding close to the ground.
• 115mm Extra Sharp Blade: The bottom edge of the blade is honed for superior sharpness, easily slicing through stubborn weed roots and breaking up hard soil crusts.
• 300mm Lacquered Wooden Handle: Provides a comfortable and durable grip, sealed with high-quality lacquer for added protection against moisture and garden debris.
• Multi-Purpose Functionality: Excellent for weeding, chipping away surface growth, and light soil cultivation around delicate flower and vegetable seedlings.
• Authentic Japanese Quality: Represents exceptional craftsmanship and superior blade steel, ensuring a tool that holds its edge through heavy use.

Specifications:

• Brand: Nisaku
• Type: Nejiri Sickle / Draw Hoe
• Blade Length: 115 mm
• Blade Edge: Extra Sharp Bottom Edge
• Handle Length: 300 mm
• Handle Material: Lacquered Natural Wood
• Usage: Precision Weeding, Chipping, and Cultivation
• Origin: Made in Japan

Ideal For:

• Shallow Weeding: Removing weeds with a swift, drawing action just beneath the soil surface in garden beds.
• Surface Cultivation: Breaking up dry soil crusts around vegetables and flowers to improve water penetration.
• Confined Spaces: Detailed weeding in tight areas between established plants or along garden borders.
• Pathway Maintenance: Scraping away surface moss and small weeds from gravel or paved edges.

Maintenance Tip: To preserve the razor-sharp edge and the lacquered handle, wipe the tool clean of soil and moisture after every use. Periodically apply a light coating of camellia or mineral oil to the blade to prevent surface oxidation.

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.