{"title":"Digging Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003eCombination digging and weeding sets pairing hori hori knives, forks, mattocks and sickles — bundled kits for tackling planting, weeding and general garden digging in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-planting-weeding-set","title":"Japanese Planting \u0026 Weeding Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese Planting Weeding Set pairs two of our most indispensable tools for hands-on gardeners who value efficiency, durability, and timeless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst up, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.japanesetools.com.au\/products\/gardening-sickle\"\u003eGardening Sickle\u003c\/a\u003e—one of the best tools you’ve (probably) never used. With a sharpenable, raked blade and offset handle, it’s built for trimming grass, slicing weeds at the root, and clearing the edges of garden beds with speed and precision. Its ergonomic shape allows for repeated ground-level cuts without needing to crouch or dig in with your hands. From fine weeds to longer grasses, this tool handles it all with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, the inimitable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.japanesetools.com.au\/products\/hori-hori-japanese-stainless-steel-garden-knife\"\u003eHori Hori\u003c\/a\u003e—a digging knife that’s also a trowel, a saw, a ruler, and more. With a scalloped stainless steel blade featuring both a straight and serrated edge, it’s perfect for digging, cutting roots, slicing twine, and planting with precision. Centimetre and inch markings along the blade help guide planting depth and spacing, while the included sheath with belt loop keeps it always within reach. It’s the garden’s answer to a Swiss Army knife—just with no moving parts and a lot more edge. Our Hori \u003cstrong\u003eincludes a vinyl sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep it protected and close to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan from high-quality stainless steel and designed to last season after season, this set is a must-have for anyone serious about garden care—from veggie patches to flower beds and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JTA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44421443944671,"sku":"JTA-weed-set","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/plantandweedingset.jpg?v=1780315606"},{"product_id":"the-essential-digging-set","title":"The Essential Digging Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eTried and tested by seasoned gardeners, this unbeatable trio covers the core of what gardeners do best—dig, weed, and cultivate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eEach tool is forged from high-grade Japanese stainless steel from Niigata prefecture, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and performance under demanding conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll save 25%\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to buying each tool individually, making this set an incredible value for beginners and green thumbs alike. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eA perfect gift for any gardener, or a worthy upgrade to your own tool kit. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is the set you'll keep reaching for—season after season, project after project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the set:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.japanesetools.com.au\/collections\/hori-hori\/products\/hori-hori-japanese-stainless-steel-garden-knife\"\u003eNisaku Hori Hori Knife\u003c\/a\u003e – Part trowel, part blade, part saw. This iconic Japanese digging knife features a scalloped stainless steel blade with both straight and serrated edges, perfect for slicing through roots, digging holes, and harvesting. Etched depth markings make planting precise and efficient. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(This comes with a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003evinyl sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.japanesetools.com.au\/products\/japanese-stainless-steel-triangular-hoe\"\u003eNisaku Sankaku Hoe\u003c\/a\u003e–“Sankaku” means triangle in Japanese, and this sharp, pointed hoe excels at slicing beneath the soil surface to remove weeds at the root. Ideal for raised beds, tight spaces, and planting rows with precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.japanesetools.com.au\/products\/japanese-stainless-steel-flat-blade-sickle\"\u003eNIsaku Flat Blade Sickle\u003c\/a\u003e – Lightweight yet durable, this traditional cultivating tool slices through soil and weeds with ease. Its flat, angled blade is great for seed row prep, soil cultivation, and clearing both large and small weeds in a single stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nisaku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44570020282591,"sku":"JTA-05174","price":104.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/TheEssentialDiggingSet2.jpg?v=1727172852"},{"product_id":"hori-hori-digging-set","title":"Hori Hori Digging Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo blades, one purpose: to make gardening effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hori Hori Digging Set includes both the full-sized Hori Hori and the compact Yamakodachi Short Hori Hori, giving you the perfect duo for everything from heavy-duty digging to delicate weeding. Whether you're working deep into the garden bed or tending to planters on your balcony, this set gives you the flexibility to tackle any task with the right tool in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full-sized Hori Hori is the classic—part trowel, part saw, part knife. Its scalloped stainless steel blade features both a sharpened and serrated edge, plus depth markings to guide your planting. It’s ideal for slicing roots, digging into dense soil, and harvesting herbs or vegetables. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(This comes with a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003evinyl sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamakodachi, translating to “mountain small knife,” is the short, packable version. With all the versatility of the original in a compact size, it slips easily into a belt or gardening pouch. It's perfect for tight spaces, quick cuts, and jobs that need precision over power. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(This comes with a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003evinyl sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth knives are fitted with comfortable wooden handles and are handcrafted in Japan from rust-resistant stainless steel. Each include a sheath with belt loops, so you can keep them close no matter where you're working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set makes a perfect gift—or an indispensable upgrade to your own gardening arsenal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor specifications please visit the individual product pages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.japanesetools.com.au\/products\/hori-hori-japanese-stainless-steel-garden-knife\"\u003eFull-Sized Hori Hori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.japanesetools.com.au\/products\/hori-hori-japanese-short-garden-knife\"\u003eCompact Hori Hori (Yamakodachi)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nisaku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44628435501279,"sku":"Diggingset1","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/HoriHoriDiggingSet.jpg?v=1780309670"},{"product_id":"green-trowel-set-narrow-wide-blade","title":"Green Trowel Set - Narrow\/Wide Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese lovely gardening trowels by Garden Home, will be a pleasure to use in your flower or vegetable bed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for planting or transferring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46319393865951,"sku":"KikuwaTrowel Set","price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/KikuwaBladeGreenTrowelset2_3_ac4e839f-9033-45ba-b19d-acd2799b2472.jpg?v=1726635052"},{"product_id":"new-sickle-combo-with-compact-hori-hori","title":"New Sickle Combo with Compact Hori Hori","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bundle brings together two essential gardening tools designed for precision work and efficient harvesting. 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Together, these tools cover both broad cutting tasks and fine detail work, giving you versatile coverage for garden maintenance, harvesting, and cultivation in a single, practical combo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bundle Set Is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e           \u003cstrong\u003eCompact Hori Hori Japanese Garden Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e           \u003cstrong\u003eNisaku Sankaku Hoe\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e           \u003cstrong\u003eNisaku Flat Blade Sickle\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JTA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485517484255,"sku":null,"price":104.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/newsickleandminicombowithshealth.jpg?v=1782350018"},{"product_id":"japanese-planting-weeding-with-compact-hori-hori","title":"Japanese Planting \u0026 Weeding With Compact Hori Hori","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hori Hori blade excels at precision planting and weeding tasks. Its sharp, double-edged design cuts through soil and roots with minimal effort, while the compact form fits comfortably in tight garden spaces. The serrated edge handles tough weeds, and the flat blade scoops soil for transplanting seedlings. Japanese-crafted construction ensures durability through seasons of regular use. Ideal for vegetable gardens, flower beds, and container work where control and efficiency matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes a gardening sickle, extending your reach for cutting back larger growth and clearing dense patches. The sickle's curved blade works alongside the Hori Hori for complete garden maintenance—precision work with the blade, broader cutting power with the sickle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Bundle Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardening Sickle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact Hori Hori Japanese Garden Knife\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JTA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485549039839,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/JapanesePlanting_WeedingWithCompactHoriHori.jpg?v=1782351196"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/collections\/FORKBLADE1.jpg?v=1789699371","url":"https:\/\/www.japanesetools.com.au\/collections\/digging-sets.oembed","provider":"Japanese Tools Australia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}