Martha Stewart Hori-Hori Garden Knife

Baddad13

Apr 05, 2026 11:07 AM

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Baddad13Apr 05, 2026 11:07 AM

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If you're a gardener get one! These things are the best

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greygtg44

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Apr 05, 2026 01:28 PM

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greygtg44

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Apr 05, 2026 01:28 PM

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Good product. But fyi...these were $1.78 a piece in mid November. Obviously more use of these now than in November...

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Tazznum1

Apr 05, 2026 01:55 PM

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Tazznum1Apr 05, 2026 01:55 PM

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Got 2 last year. Love them.

SenorPantalones

Apr 05, 2026 02:08 PM

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SenorPantalonesApr 05, 2026 02:08 PM

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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank SenorPantalones

Do yourself a favor and get a Nisaku that goes on sale for $10 periodically. It's a beast. The Martha Stewart looks like the black and Decker one I have which works better than a trowel but not much. The Nisaku is sharp and has a thick sturdy blade. Plus the polished metal cleans up WAY easier. Been using it two seasons and it looks almost new. Easily my favorite tool for working in the garden.
https://a.co/d/0dZy3YDo

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mikedjb

Apr 05, 2026 03:50 PM

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mikedjbApr 05, 2026 03:50 PM

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Quote from SenorPantalones

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Do yourself a favor and get a Nisaku that goes on sale for $10 periodically. It's a beast. The Martha Stewart looks like the black and Decker one I have which works better than a trowel but not much. The Nisaku is sharp and has a thick sturdy blade. Plus the polished metal cleans up WAY easier. Been using it two seasons and it looks almost new. Easily my favorite tool for working in the garden.https://a.co/d/0dZy3YDo

Agreed. Love that thing even tho I cut myself once.

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Fondgain

Apr 05, 2026 11:32 PM

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FondgainApr 05, 2026 11:32 PM

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Quote from SenorPantalones

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Do yourself a favor and get a Nisaku that goes on sale for $10 periodically. It's a beast. The Martha Stewart looks like the black and Decker one I have which works better than a trowel but not much. The Nisaku is sharp and has a thick sturdy blade. Plus the polished metal cleans up WAY easier. Been using it two seasons and it looks almost new. Easily my favorite tool for working in the garden.
https://a.co/d/0dZy3YDo

Agree on the blade quality. One drawback on the Nisaku is the handle. I wished the handle was more ergonomic. When you are working with wet soil and need to dig to plant a pallet of plants, your hands begin to feel it. I use Fiskars 315530-1001 Xact Trowel with Nisaku NJP650. I have a slope that is rocky with hard soil. When I move next time, I'm going to inquire about a location with good soil for planting. 😅

I was thinking manufactures intentionally put a weaker handle so that the tool can not be used with full hand-arm strength.

Next time if WorkPro has a deal, I will try theirs as they appear to have the most ergonomic handle.

Last edited by Fondgain April 6, 2026 at 12:20 AM.

NumberNineLarge

Apr 05, 2026 11:57 PM

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NumberNineLargeApr 05, 2026 11:57 PM

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I orefer to japanese digging knife, size feels more appropriat3 handle is more ergonomic and safer, i feel like it wont warp if left in the rain. Use in place of a spade or trowel mostly.

For more serious weeding i use a hula hoe or a nisaku triangle hoe.

The safety and shit ergonomics of the standard japanese digging knife make it a danger imho

Valkyrie1

Apr 05, 2026 11:59 PM

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Valkyrie1Apr 05, 2026 11:59 PM

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Quote from SenorPantalones

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Do yourself a favor and get a Nisaku that goes on sale for $10 periodically. It's a beast. The Martha Stewart looks like the black and Decker one I have which works better than a trowel but not much. The Nisaku is sharp and has a thick sturdy blade. Plus the polished metal cleans up WAY easier. Been using it two seasons and it looks almost new. Easily my favorite tool for working in the garden.https://a.co/d/0dZy3YDo

Helpful comment, liked but that tool has only ever been as low as $15 and that was once back in 2024 :/

everestsun

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Apr 06, 2026 12:48 AM

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everestsun

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Apr 06, 2026 12:48 AM

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Quote from SenorPantalones

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Do yourself a favor and get a Nisaku that goes on sale for $10 periodically. It's a beast. The Martha Stewart looks like the black and Decker one I have which works better than a trowel but not much. The Nisaku is sharp and has a thick sturdy blade. Plus the polished metal cleans up WAY easier. Been using it two seasons and it looks almost new. Easily my favorite tool for working in the garden.
https://a.co/d/0dZy3YDo

Agreed. I have Nisaku NJP800 model - which has much more comfortable plastic handle. I have been using it constantly on my clay soil for 10 years and it is still super sharp and looks shining like new. The Japanese steel is unbeatable. Once I left it outside for 2 weeks and nothing happened to it after all the rain. https://www.amazon.com/Nisaku-NJP...01MRF99O6/ The regular price is $20. But if you have an Amazon business account, it is on sale right now for only $10.

If you have the one with wooden handle, try to wrap it with tennis racket wrap tape to make it more comfortable to hold

Last edited by everestsun April 5, 2026 at 06:07 PM.

jkloisdafoiwdaf

Apr 06, 2026 01:05 AM

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jkloisdafoiwdafApr 06, 2026 01:05 AM

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You guys cut grass with knives?

SiennaAlpaca1565

Apr 06, 2026 02:27 AM

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SiennaAlpaca1565Apr 06, 2026 02:27 AM

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if you do a Amazon search for hori hori or garden knife you can find much better examples for not too much more. The problem with this one is the tang is short and if you pry a root it can and will bend In the handle. Get one with a full tang. The cheap ones with the wood handles can be sanded more round to be less sharp edged and more comfortable in the hand. The fiskers is ok but the metal handle end is hard in the palm.
I use them for digging plugs metal detecting.

SiennaAlpaca1565

Apr 06, 2026 02:40 AM

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SiennaAlpaca1565Apr 06, 2026 02:40 AM

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Quote from Fondgain

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Agree on the blade quality. One drawback on the Nisaku is the handle. I wished the handle was more ergonomic. When you are working with wet soil and need to dig to plant a pallet of plants, your hands begin to feel it.
I was thinking manufactures intentionally put a weaker handle so that the tool can not be used with full hand-arm strength.

Next time if WorkPro has a deal, I will try theirs as they appear to have the most ergonomic handle.

My favorite was the Barebones. Now you can get several copies for less that look just like the original Barebones hori hori.
You can take this for $11 and sand oil the handle and its very usable.
Amazon.com: SUJWPBO Hori Hori Garden Knife, 7" Stainless Steel Blade Heavy Duty Gardening Tool, Full-Tang Wooden Handle with Hanging Hole & Oxford Sheath for Weeding Digging Planting Cutting : Patio, Lawn & Garden https://share.google/bEwW4CfsK8N5tkvTI

https://www.amazon.com/SUJWPBO-We...B0G58K8HY7

Last edited by SiennaAlpaca1565 April 5, 2026 at 07:42 PM.

thaskett

Apr 06, 2026 09:35 AM

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thaskettApr 06, 2026 09:35 AM

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At $3.99 with free Amazon shipping these are a great deal. A must have if you garden. In for 3. Thanks OP! (I actually have one of these that I bought last year and they are tough compared to the more expensive Hori knives with wood handles sold on Amazon)

thaskett

Apr 08, 2026 02:37 PM

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thaskettApr 08, 2026 02:37 PM

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Quote from thaskett

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At $3.99 with free Amazon shipping these are a great deal. A must have if you garden. In for 3. Thanks OP! (I actually have one of these that I bought last year and they are tough compared to the more expensive Hori knives with wood handles sold on Amazon)

FOLLOW UP: I rcvd my three and two of them were pitted and rusty. The handles were smudged like they had been used. Can I post pictures here? Anyway I reached out to WOOT Customer Service asking for a refund or replacements. Very disappointed as these were going to be part of gifts.

megablank

Apr 09, 2026 05:09 PM

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megablankApr 09, 2026 05:09 PM

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Quote from thaskett

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FOLLOW UP: I rcvd my three and two of them were pitted and rusty. The handles were smudged like they had been used. Can I post pictures here? Anyway I reached out to WOOT Customer Service asking for a refund or replacements. Very disappointed as these were going to be part of gifts.

Pretty much matches the reviews
https://a.co/d/0eorIlSU
Mine arrived OK other than the hanger part of the backer board torn off. Definitely old shelf stock.

Can be worse, the fiskars just breaks in half looking at the listing, will have to see if this does better.

Last edited by megablank April 9, 2026 at 10:17 AM.

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