Barebones Hori Hori Classic - Garden Knife - Heat-Tempered Stainless Steel Blade and Walnut Handle

If you garden you need this! I have broken so many tools in my tough, rocky, clay soil that I had nearly given up hope of finding something that would hold up. This is the winner. Had one for over a year and my son accidentally buried it in a small drainage ditch we were digging. The shovel had snapped in half by this point trying to pry rocks out of the clay so he was using this and lost track of it. After a fruitless hour-long search in knee deep clay soup we finally came in and immediately ordered another. The blade is one solid piece that goes through the handle so no weak points for it to snap like a regular trowel. The serrated edge is great for cutting weeds, prickers, and also apparently through grass sod when your son transplants your peonies into random holes he dug in the yard instead of the garden like you asked ( just, why?). Anywho, it is a great tool, maybe just don't share it with your teenage son. Thanks for listening! 😅

I purchased this specifically with metal detecting in mind. When hunting, I use I special shovel to remove a plug of grass, but after I’m in the ground, if I need to dig further, I use a spade or hori-hori. Out of the box this hori-hori is impressive. It’s full tang heavy construction appears to be strong enough to tackle any job and the walnut handle is very attractive - far more attractive than any other digging tool I’ve used and allows attachment of a lanyard. The graduated markings on the face of the blade are nice without being cluttered with measurements. The top edge of the blade has a sharp serrated edge that will make quick work of roots, while the bottom edge is also fairly sharp with a very sharp hook suitable for cutting cord. If I had a complaint it would be that the very tip or point of the hori-hori, unlike its sharp sides, is very thick and blunt, far more so than any other hori-hori, trowel or spade I’ve ever owned. As a result, this wouldn’t be the easiest tool to push straight into the ground to remove a plug. Because of the good side bevel grind, I don’t expect this to be an issue for me, but if it is, it should be no problem to sharpen it up a bit. Certainly it is a sturdy tip for scraping. In the loose soil of a garden this should be perfect.

Only used this for one weekend so far. Sturdy feel, hefty blade. Works great for popping out weeds including the roots. Used it to plant a few things in the garden and was much more useful than a standard garden shovel and great price compared to other comparable Hori Hori’s. I did notice a slight click, possibly a loose handle, while using. Couldn’t pinpoint where/why it was happening. But overall great tool so far. I will update should I find any Cons in future. If no update, then no cons found.

I bought this hori hori for yardwork in my garden. Very sturdy, and seems very durable. The walnut handle is a nice touch. If I'm going to have a garden tool like this that will hopefully last a lifetime, why not have one with a nice walnut handle? The gradations on the blade a a little hard to read, but do the trick. the cutting edge is not razor sharp, but also does the trick for cutting stubborn roots and stems. I carry this around the yard with secateurs, which allows me to do 90% of my yard maintenance. Great for digging up weeds and digging holes for bulbs or smaller annuals.

I received the Barebones Hori Hori Classic Garden Tool sooner than the scheduled delivery date so that was a nice surprise. Came loose in the Amazon delivery box in its own cardboard packaging. The knife is sturdy and has a nice weight to it. The handle is curved and feels good in the hand. According to the packaging--"Vintage-Inspired Japanese Design; Heat-tempered 6 3/4" Blade; Twine Cutter; Full, Stainless Steel Tang; Rich and Durable Walnut Handle; 5-Year Warranty and Made in China." The blade is concave and has six gradation marks but unfortunately the numerical inches/mm are not on the blade (makes for a slight nuisance when measuring soil depth). The tip of the blade is somewhat pointed but not sharp (may still be very effective in a zombie apocalypse). I have yet to use this knife in my garden since it's still early in the season. Will update this review in the future to advise on how it holds up. **UPDATE 6/22/19 I've used this Hori Hori knife and unfortunately had to drop it down from 5 to 4 stars. It's a really good knife but compared to another Hori Hori knife that I purchased on Amazon at the same time (Not sure if I can mention the other brand in my review), the Barebones knife doesn't get as much use. As noted in my original review, the knife does not have numbered gradation marks. Turns out this is a feature that really is necessary when measuring soil depth. Also, having a sharp, pointy tip is more useful than the blunt tip on the Barebones knife (Don't get me wrong, it will still come in handy during a zombie apocalypse. You just might have to put a little more effort into it). Side note: Make sure you remember where you put the knife in your yard. It is easy to misplace on the ground due to the color of the handle and blade.

The Barebones Hori Hori has such a beefy blade. I bought it to replace my cheap sheet metal digger which had bent while attempting to dig up some of my monster weeds with roots the size of daikon. This would make a good companion survival knife as it can dig small holes and cut small branches in a pinch. The walnut handle already shows some cosmetic chipping. It "wood" be nice if it were less chippy. I foresee eventually having to refinish the handle. Overall, they made a great tool. Was looking at other makers and wished that Barebones would have included a sheath to compete with other comparable products/prices.

I’ve only had this thing for a little over a week and it’s already my favorite garden tool! I’d seen some youtubers rave about hori hori knives and finally decided to get one. So glad I did! Just like I hate kitchen appliances with only one use, I like my garden tools to be multipurpose. This particular brand of hori hori knife also looks really nice and is nice and heavy in the hand. I expect this tool to last years. Edit 2 years later: This is my favorite and most used garden tool hands down. I recommend it to every gardener I meet. I never use my trowel anymore. I garden year round here in California and my hori hori knife constantly gets left outside because I’m always using it - but it still looks practically brand new! I’ve never taken the time to properly clean and oil it but it has zero rust or damage. This is a truly fantastic tool that is worth every penny and more. I will have this thing for years to come.

Functionality: I usually don't write reviews, but this digging knife is awesome. Can dig though thick clay soil, easily cut though roots half an inch thick. I don't worry about it bending while I'm pushing it into the soil or pushing out the soil. Only down side is it doesn't come with a protective wrap or carrying case.

Pala perfecta como complemento para mi detector de metales, muy útil, manejable y accesible, siempre la llevas en el cinturón Gracias

柄も高級感があり、刃の部分も厚くしっかりして居るので地面に刺しやすい 歯もそれなりについて居るので、根もぶちぶちと切ることが出来ます 鉢植えの根剥がしには逆に厚さがあり使いにくいですね 別売りのシースは必需品です

Super Qualität. Mit dem HoriHori macht die Gartenarbeit gleich noch mehr Spaß! Absolut zu empfehlen

Me sorprendió para bien esta nueva herramienta, es distinta a las que he tenido pero es bastante versátil, no hay raíz que le haga frente

Well built, thick and looks great. Could totally chop some stuff with this, drive over it with a car and carry on. Blade isn’t too sharp but weirdly the serrations are scary sharp. Will fit into a Kanroot 518x holster. Love this knife shovel tool. Worth the extra price compared to the other ones I think.