{"title":"Hounen Kihan","description":"\u003cp\u003eHounen Kihan is a bladesmith based in Hyogo, Japan, that prioritizes high-quality materials. They make all of their blades from the finest high-carbon cutlery steels and many from yasugi aogami - Japan's premier blade steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of their product line is their wide range of sickles for various applications such as harvesting, weeding, and grass-cutting. But their axes, hatchets, pruning shears, and chef knives are produced to the same exceptional standard they have for all of their blades.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hounen-kihan-daruma-sickle-130mm-ht-1020","title":"Hounen Kihan Daruma Grass Sickle 130mm HT-1020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a weeding sickle from bladesmith Hounen Kihan. Specifically designed for cutting long, grassy weeds in and around rice fields, it can also be used for general gardening and grass-cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made of a special composite steel that joins a base of ultra-soft steel with a high-grade cutlery steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strong and sharp blade will make light work of most weeds and grass in your garden, and can even tackle some thicker vines. The curve of the blade has been inspired by Japanese daruma dolls.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: HTS-1020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Composite steel (blade), poplar (handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 130mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hounen Kihan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50708021248290,"sku":"HOUN-SICKLE-HT1020","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/1143\/2738\/files\/Hounen-Kihan-Daruma-Grass-Sickle-130mm-HT-1020-1-2025-11-25T00_35_01.584Z.jpg?v=1766121521"},{"product_id":"hounen-kihan-serrated-harvesting-sickle-170mm-hts-1200","title":"Hounen Kihan Serrated Harvesting Sickle 170mm HTS-1200","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stainless steel sickle from renowned bladesmith Hounen Kihan is perfect for harvesting. It has a serrated blade, designed for harvesting rice, vegetables, and wheat, but it's also recommended for weeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made from high-grade stainless steel, producing a very hard cutting edge, while maintaining excellent sharpness and rust resistance. It's light, and easy to hold, unlike carbon steel sickles which can cause fatigue after prolonged use.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eModel: HTS-1200\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterials: Stainless steel (blade), natural wood (handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eBlade length: 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eHandle length: 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hounen Kihan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50708048871714,"sku":"HOUN-SICKLE-HTS1200","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/1143\/2738\/files\/Hounen-Kihan-Serrated-Harvesting-Sickle-170mm-HTS-1200-1-2025-10-28T05_28_23.535Z.jpg?v=1766121725"},{"product_id":"hounen-kihan-pruning-shears-a-type-200mm-ht-2546","title":"Hounen Kihan Pruning Shears A Type 200mm HT-2546","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-wt-guid=\"a9865da6-ebd1-40c3-9a4d-e752cb3f8e41\" data-private=\"redact\"\u003eHounen Kihan's top-of-the-line pruning shears. Typically, pruning shears are forged out of one piece of steel, but \"Type A\" shears are forged using a brazing method, which uses two different kinds of steel, one for the handle and one for the blade. Hounen Kihan has achieved a much sharper and more durable cutting edge by \u003cspan data-testid=\"issue-underline:using harder,\" data-issueid=\"5cb775bd-761e-4899-ba4e-78fc8f8c0038\" class=\"issue-underline underline text-gray-darkest font-body decoration-2 underline-offset-4 transition decoration-error-main hover:bg-error-lightest\"\u003eusing harder,\u003c\/span\u003e higher-quality yasugi steel on the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-wt-guid=\"a9865da6-ebd1-40c3-9a4d-e752cb3f8e41\" data-private=\"redact\"\u003eWith their chef knives being appreciated around the world for years, Hounen Kihan is a world-renowned bladesmith. These are produced in limited quantities, forged by hand one at a time by expert craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-wt-guid=\"a9865da6-ebd1-40c3-9a4d-e752cb3f8e41\" data-private=\"redact\"\u003eThese shears feature an incredibly sharp and durable blade, a comfortable ergonomic handle, and a metal clip at the base to keep them closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: High carbon yasugi cutlery steel (blades), cutlery steel (brazed) (grip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 200mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 65mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade width: 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 220g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hounen Kihan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50708050739490,"sku":"HOUN-PRNSHE-HT2546","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/1143\/2738\/files\/Hounen-Kihan-Pruning-Shears-A-Type-200mm-HT-2546-1-2025-10-27T00_56_15.065Z.jpg?v=1766121771"},{"product_id":"hounen-kihan-japanese-double-edged-nata-hatchet-210mm-ht-3514","title":"Hounen Kihan Japanese Double-Edged Nata Hatchet 210mm HT-3514","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe nata hatchet is unique to Japan. Its design is somewhere between a traditional hatchet and a machete. They may look strange to us, but they're used regularly by Japanese forestry workers and farmers, and are extremely efficient at clearing trees, pruning, and splitting firewood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade of this hatchet is made out of exceptional yasugi aogami steel. Yasugi high-carbon steel comes in three varieties: kigami, shirogami and aogami. Aogami is the highest quality of the three, as it is extremely rust-resistant and very sharp. It's easy to sharpen and maintain, and is frequently used in top-of-the-line chef knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNata hatchets are easy to carry, and easy to pack away for camping or hiking trips, due to their sleek design. It even comes with a sheath to attach to your belt for easy access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're undertaking a small forestry operation, clearing a patch of land on your property, or going on a camping trip - a Japanese nata hatchet is a great tool to have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade width: 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: High-carbon yasugi aogami tempered steel, oak (handle), natural wood (sheath)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-crafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hounen Kihan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50708068040994,"sku":"HOUN-HATCHT-HT3514","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/1143\/2738\/files\/Hounen-Kihan-Japanese-Double-Edged-Nata-Hatchet-210mm-HT-3514-1-2025-10-27T00_56_15.017Z.jpg?v=1766121880"},{"product_id":"hounen-kihan-sword-style-hatchet-165mm-ht-3557","title":"Hounen Kihan Sword-Style Hatchet 165mm HT-3557","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-wt-guid=\"a9865da6-ebd1-40c3-9a4d-e752cb3f8e41\" data-private=\"redact\"\u003eThis sword-style hatchet has been designed with hunters in mind. Featuring a very different design than the standard Japanese nata hatchet, these sword hatchets are versatile and efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-wt-guid=\"a9865da6-ebd1-40c3-9a4d-e752cb3f8e41\" data-private=\"redact\"\u003eThis one comes with a synthetic leather sheath, as well as a cord-wrapped handle for easy gripping, and to avoid any accidents. 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They're a cross between traditional hatchets and machetes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe straight, machete-like design of these hatchets make them great for work in the field. They have a longer cutting edge than typical hatchets, and are a very efficient way to clear land or prune trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made from the highest grade of Japanese yasugi steel (aogami). This high-carbon tempered steel is very durable, rust-resistant and sharp - making it the steel-of-choice for chef knives and samurai swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hatchet comes with a wooden sheath to attach it to your belt, which makes it easy to carry at work or on camping trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 180mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade width: 54mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: High-carbon yasugi aogami tempered steel, oak (handle), natural wood (sheath)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-crafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hounen Kihan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50708099989794,"sku":"HOUN-HATCHT-HT3512","price":136.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/1143\/2738\/files\/Hounen-Kihan-Japanese-Double-Edged-Nata-Hatchet-180mm-HT-3512-1-2025-09-09T08_12_57.980Z.jpg?v=1766122130"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/1143\/2738\/collections\/hounen_kihan_japanese_sickles_daitool.jpg?v=1768967178","url":"https:\/\/japanesetaste.biz\/collections\/hounen-kihan.oembed","provider":"Japanese Taste Business","version":"1.0","type":"link"}