Joshua Roth Stainless Steel Hori-Hori digging tool 1516 This is a special version of Joshua Roth’s #1515 Hori-Hori digging tool. The stainless steel blade is very sharp and concave shaped for scooping soil and other materials. Because of its sharpness, it is excellent as a general purpose sporting knife. An indispensable tool for digging in the garden. It cuts and scrapes weed, roots and vegetables. Master gardeners love it. Comes with a heavy black vinyl plastic sheath and belt loop. You need to try it for yourself to appreciate what a great garden tool it is. 6 1/2-inch blade, 11 3/4-inch overall length. Made in Japan Some uses: Weeding, cutting roots, transplanting, removing bonsai plants from pots, sod cutting, dividing perennials, metal detecting, collecting and more. This tool can be considered the Swiss Army Knife for many outdoor uses from gardening, collecting, digging, sawing, chopping, measuring to untold other uses including but not limited to hunting and fishing.
Price: $39.99
Popular Questions
What is the Joshua Roth 1516 Japanese Hori Hori garden tool used for?
The Joshua Roth 1516 Japanese Hori Hori garden tool is designed for digging, transplanting, weeding, and other detailed landscaping tasks. Its stainless steel blade can help cut through soil and handle small roots during garden work. Use the pointed blade for making planting holes and the broad blade for lifting or loosening soil. Clean the tool after use and return it to the included sheath for storage.
Is the Joshua Roth 1516 Hori Hori suitable for planting bulbs and seedlings?
Yes, the Joshua Roth 1516 Hori Hori can be useful for planting bulbs, seedlings, and small plants. Press the pointed end into prepared soil, widen the opening with the blade, and place the plant at the desired depth. Its compact design allows more control than a large shovel in tight garden spaces. Avoid forcing it through very hard ground; loosen compacted soil first to reduce strain on the blade and handle.
How should you care for the stainless steel blade on the Joshua Roth 1516 Japanese Hori Hori?
Wipe the stainless steel blade of the Joshua Roth 1516 Japanese Hori Hori clean after each gardening session. Remove damp soil and plant residue before drying the blade thoroughly. Although stainless steel is resistant to corrosion, keeping it clean and dry supports long-term use. Store the tool in its sheath when the blade is not in use.
Does the Joshua Roth 1516 Hori Hori come with a sheath?
The Joshua Roth 1516 Japanese Hori Hori Garden Landscaping Digging Tool is supplied with a sheath for covering the stainless steel blade. Use the sheath whenever the tool is being carried, stored, or kept near other gardening equipment. Make sure the blade is clean and dry before placing it inside. Check that the sheath is secure before transporting the tool.
