{"title":"Japanese Garden Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003eBUY ONCE. BUY QUALITY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh quality sharp \u0026amp; strong high carbon steel tools that decades (or a lifetime if looked after properly). Details in our tools care guide \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apollofarm.nz\/pages\/tool-care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to their size \u0026amp; shape, Spades, Shovels \u0026amp; Kaiwon guwa need to be shipped separately to other items. Smaller tools may be shipped with plant orders but cannot be shipped with bulb or dahlia tubers orders. You'll need to order these separately due to packaging size and costs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe take pride in bringing you the best garden tools in the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kinzo-square-spade","title":"Kinzo Square Spade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW Shipment arriving August.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apollofarm.nz\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e to go  on the waiting list\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight, extremely sharp, and very strong. No twisting with thick \u003cspan\u003etubular \u003c\/span\u003eelephant steel. This spade can cut through 2 inch tree roots or the most stubborn perennial plant. A top quality tool for digging straight drains, garden edges, or tree planting in heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle blade, should be sharpened to a fine point with a diamond file. Wear steel capped boots if sharpening the high carbon steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for planting trees, mixing cement, moving manure, turning over compost or digging out stubborn ginger; the Kinzo Square provides substantial length, leverage, strength and a sharp edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for cutting through clay and digging trenches on a tough landscaping job.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect some scratching on the shiny steel with use and maintenance. This will not reduce the durability or life of the steel. Always wash and dry your tools at the end of each work day. Apply camellia or linseed oil after drying. Regular application of oil will help soil slide of the blade as your work, reducing time spent scrapping soil off your blade\/spade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46116836671779,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/Kinzo_square_4198.jpg?v=1739487336"},{"product_id":"kaiwon-guwa-japanese-grubber-hoe","title":"Kaiwon Guwa: Japanese Grubber\/Hoe","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery dense high carbon Japanese mountain steel on a long Japanese oak handle. This is the ultimate weeding, mounding and digging device. Properly cared for, oiled and sharpened this tool will last a lifetime. Handmade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u003cspan\u003eI fell in love with the Kaiwon Guwa while working for Dr Keith Hammett. He had a 25 year old sample from Japan. I \"borrowed\" it in exchange for Chardonnay. It was never returned and now I'm importing this strong and powerful garden tool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kaiwon Guwa has a heavy steel head with a oak long handle. The head weight is ideal for removing the top 20mm of soil and grass roots when establishing new garden beds without removing the valuable soil below. Bend your knees and use the steel head's weight; it's light work. This tool has saved my back and has never let me down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwinging the \u003cspan\u003eKaiwon Guwa like a grubber with the steel blade at a 40 degree angle will cleanly remove deep rooted weeds such as buttercup, dock, gorse and wooly nightshade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing the steel head parallel to to grass will cleanly remove the top 15mm of roots while leaving behind valuable bio diverse rich topsoil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinseed oil should be applied to the oak handle and steel head when your Kaiwon Guwa arrives. Sharpen the single edge blade at 15 degrees with a medium woodworking file, then a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apollofarm.nz\/products\/diamond-file-double-sided-medium-fine\"\u003ecourse diamond file\u003c\/a\u003e or fine sandpaper. Remove the burr from the opposite side at this stage. Finish with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apollofarm.nz\/products\/diamond-file-double-sided-medium-fine\"\u003emedium diamond file\u003c\/a\u003e then oil with raw linseed oil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information watch our videos on YouTube for tool conditioning, application on the farm or nursery and tool maintenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117070668067,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/KaiwonGuwa3.jpg?v=1722329416"},{"product_id":"kinzo-long-gold","title":"Kinzo Long Gold Steel Shovel\/Spade","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdeal for turning over compost, moving mulch or manure, mixing soil or digging out trees, the Kinzo Gold Shovel provides leverage, plenty of strength and a sharp edge. The sharp point of the shovel is ideal for digging into wood chip mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for flipping compost, or digging heavy soil on a tough landscaping job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Apollo Farm Kinzo Shovel \u003c\/span\u003eis made of welded ergonomic tubular steel, has firm trea, and rigid steel pipe shaft. You can rely on this strong lightweight spade not to flex or break under heavy use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single edge curved blade can be sharpened with a diamond file. This is high carbon dense steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect some scratching on the shiny steel with use and maintenance. Very normal. This will not reduce the durability or longevity of the steel. Always wash and dry your tools at the end of each work day. Apply camellia or linseed oil after drying. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular application of oil will help soil slide of the blade as your work, reducing time spent scrapping soil off your spade, making the job easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46728607170851,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/Kinzogoldlong.jpg?v=1701647443"},{"product_id":"digi-digi-long","title":"Niwashi Digi Digi Garden Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrong and robust tool for detailed weeding, cutting and dividing perennial plant clumps and removing tap root weeds. Stainless steel durable blade with Japanese oak handle that provides precise measurements for bulb planting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with a leather holster so you can attach this to your belt as your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to air dry store in your shed with handle hole atop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply camellia or linseed oil every two months for long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy mother lost her tool once in the garden, Sixteen months later I found it in clay loam after mowing the lawn, no deterioration, the same sharp and robust tool with great strength. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46728680472867,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/DigiDigi.jpg?v=1701647676"},{"product_id":"small-japanese-grubber-kaiwon-guwa","title":"Niwashi Hand Grubber - weed digger","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the ultimate weeding device. Perfect for tackling tough weeds in heavy soil and breaking up clumps of clay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery dense high carbon Japanese mountain steel on a short oak handle. Properly cared for, oiled and sharpened this tool will last many years. Handmade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLinseed oil should be applied to the oak handle and steel head when your Kaiwon Guwa arrives. Sharpen the single edge blade at 15 degrees with a rough file, course sandpaper, a then  fine sandpaper. Remove the burr from the opposite side. Finish with a diamond file then apply linseed oil or ideally camellia oil.  C\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eamellia oil was used by the sam\u003c\/span\u003eurai used to maintain their swords.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor more information watch our videos on YouTube for tool conditioning, application on the farm or nursery and tool maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47210214326563,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/grubber.jpg?v=1703048577"},{"product_id":"kinzo-bulb-trenching-spade","title":"Kinzo Long: Bulb \u0026 Trenching Spade","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apollofarm.nz\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHigh carbon Japanese Steel that is sharp, designed for the body and long life outdoors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese are very light, ergonomic and strongly welded spades. There is no twisting with tubular elephant steel. This spade is ideal for planting bulbs, digging post holes and digging trenches for cables or pipes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis spade has a 10.5 degree angled blade with a shallow scoop 35cm long ending in a single edge pointed tip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Kinzo Long is 1040mm, just over one metre in length, hence the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt will cut through heavy clay and cypress tree roots or your toes. The shallow scoop of the blade provides support for lifting heavy soil or mature plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI know some professionals who prefer this to the Kinzo square for digging dahlias. This spade is well regarded as the ideal tool for digging and planting bulbs, perennials and clivia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA tool must work for your body and your garden. Kinzo spades are ergonomic, light and very solid. The Kinzo Long is also a powerful deep digging tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt has a single edged blade and should be sharpened to a fine point with a diamond file. (We also sell Japanese diamond files). H\u0026amp;S: Wear steel capped boots if sharpening to such a degree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKinzo spades will last ten years plus with heavy duty use, double that in a home garden situation when correctly maintained. Dr Keith Hammett QSM has a Kinzo spade that is 16 years old, used almost daily, it’s very sharp and strong. High carbon Japanese Steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExpect some scratching and a patina on the shiny steel with use and maintenance. This will not reduce the durability or life of the high carbon steel. Always wash and dry your tools at the end of each workday. Apply camellia or linseed oil after drying. Regular application of oil will help soil slide of the blade as your work, reducing time spent scrapping soil off your blade\/spade. Sharpen with a Japanese diamond file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKinzo spades and shovels are beautiful tools that will make garden work easy on your body and they are so much faster in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48896561119523,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/kinzolong.jpg?v=1739487355"},{"product_id":"diamond-file-double-sided-medium-fine","title":"Niwashi Diamond File Double Sided","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent quality diamond file with a strong steel spine. For knives, woodwork \u0026amp; garden tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your spades, grubbers and other garden tools sharp to make light work of garden tasks and cut through weeds and clay like paper. The medium side is also excellent for sharpening knives in the home kitchen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe #120 side eats through the steel to create a new edge, then the #300 gives a finer finish. Use dry. Then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Let dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"o-list2 o-list2--bullet\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e217 x 18 x 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectroplated Diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpen your knives, mower blades, woodworking, garden tools to a fine point with course and medium files, on one strong steel long file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48916746567971,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/unnamed_1.jpg?v=1722295919"},{"product_id":"niwashi-trilux","title":"Niwashi Trilux","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe buttercup killer! Easily remove stubborn weeds with this strong and lightweight tool. Ideal for detailed weeding around roots and center of a plant. Strong stainless steel durable blade will not rust. Solid construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery useful. Every gardener needs one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49177083085091,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/niwashi-trilux-tool-678-r114x.jpg?v=1724104770"},{"product_id":"niwashi-garden-shark","title":"Niwashi Garden Shark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original flax cutting, weed destroying garden sickle from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerrated stainless steel blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut through fibrous weeds, flax, kikuyu, arum lily, long grasses and green perennials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for weeding around new plantings and revegetation projects in paddocks and wetlands.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery useful garden tool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49177099075875,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/shark.jpg?v=1724105376"},{"product_id":"samurai-garden-sickle-chuko-gama-copy","title":"Heavy Duty Garden Sickle Usu-gama","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely sharp tool for cutting weeds such as kikuyu, sedges, paspalum, rye grass, dock, and flax with one quick strike.  Also very good for cutting down ginger, arum lily prior to applying herbicide to the rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for weeding around new plantings and revegetation projects in paddocks and wetlands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery sharp single blade made from high carbon steel. Quality construction heavy duty garden sickle at a reasonable price of $65 each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes very sharp to start. Later sharpen with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apollofarm.nz\/products\/diamond-file-double-sided-medium-fine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJapanese diamond file.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't use as a tool for getting weeds between rocks or bricks or soil. This will blunt the tool. This tool is not designed those tasks. This sickle is a cutting tool not a digging tool. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apollofarm.nz\/products\/niwashi-right-hand-traditional\"\u003eNiwashi Traditional\u003c\/a\u003e and the Stainless steel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apollofarm.nz\/products\/niwashi-trilux\"\u003eNiwashi Trilux \u003c\/a\u003eare better for these tasks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply linseed or camelia oil to the handle and blade before using for the first time. This will reduce the build up of vegetative oils on the steel blade and extend the life of your tool. More info in the Tool care guide in the Education section of our website. If properly looked after expect 15-20 years use from your Usu-gama. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49990948782371,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/japanesesickle_a0d03bb7-e63e-413f-a182-b9c81c11cba1.jpg?v=1762841170"},{"product_id":"niwashi-right-hand-traditional","title":"Niwashi Right Hand Traditional Weeding Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharp high carbon steel angled blade with a strong wood handle. Cuts into soil to remove weeds and break up compacted clay. Using this tool saves your back lots of hard work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpen the blade with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apollofarm.nz\/products\/diamond-file-double-sided-medium-fine\"\u003eJapanese diamond file\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very useful tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50846844748067,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/righthandtraditional.jpg?v=1732483945"},{"product_id":"kaiwon-guwa-japanese-grubber-hoe-copy","title":"Long Handled Traditional Niwashi weeder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo more leaning over or kneeling to weed. Bend your knees slightly and let the strong steel blade do the work for you. Sharp high carbon steel angled blade with long handle. Cuts into soil to break up compacted garden beds, remove weeds and turn over soil in preparation for planting. Using this tool saves your back lots of hard work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This is a Right handed tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information watch our videos on YouTube for tool conditioning, application on the farm or nursery and tool maintenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50847230853411,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/Niwashi_long_handle_1200x1200_5021c9c5-73ac-41fb-9387-7669d7ede144.webp?v=1732486257"},{"product_id":"niwashi-left-hand-traditional","title":"Niwashi Left Hand Traditional","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharp high carbon steel angled blade with a strong wood handle. Cuts into soil to remove weeds and break up compacted clay. Using this tool saves your back lots of hard work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpen the blade with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apollofarm.nz\/products\/diamond-file-double-sided-medium-fine\"\u003eJapanese diamond file\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very useful and super strong garden tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51084947030307,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/unnamed.png?v=1733697747"},{"product_id":"kinzo-long-bulb-trenching-spade-copy","title":"Kinzo Pro Curved - Plant Lifting \u0026 Trenching Spade","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis spade has a 20 degree curved blade with a shallow scoop 35cm long ending in a single edge pointed tip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe curved blade  provides support for lifting heavy soil or mature plants. Properly sharpened it will cut through heavy clay and tree roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are very light, ergonomic and strongly welded spades. There is no twisting with tubular elephant steel. This spade is ideal for planting bulbs, digging post holes and digging trenches for cables or pipes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIdeal for plumbers, electricians for dealing with soil and clay at the bottom of a trench. Some gardeners also prefer this spade to others because the curved blade helps when lifting plants and tree root balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA tool must work for your body and your garden. Kinzo spades are ergonomic, light and very solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKinzo spades will last many years plus with heavy duty use. Dr Keith Hammett QSM has a Kinzo spade that is 25 years old, used almost daily, it’s still very sharp and strong high carbon Japanese Steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExpect some scratching and a patina on the shiny steel with use and maintenance. This will not reduce the durability or life of the high carbon steel. Always wash and dry your tools at the end of each workday. Apply camellia or linseed oil after drying. Regular application of oil will help soil slide of the blade as your work, reducing time spent scrapping soil off your blade\/spade. Sharpen with our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apollofarm.nz\/products\/diamond-file-double-sided-medium-fine\"\u003e Japanese diamond file\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKinzo spades and shovels are beautiful tools that will make garden work easy on your body and they are so much faster in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51131159806243,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/unnamed_3.jpg?v=1733954445"},{"product_id":"niwashi-digi-digi-garden-knife-copy","title":"Garden Trowel - Little Elephant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe new Garden Trowel from Japan. New to New Zealand!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe love potting up new plants and have been hunting for a decent garden trowel for years. So we were delighted when the same factory that makes our Japanese spades sent us a sample of the Little Elephant garden trowel. We do alot of potting days at Apollo Farm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ergonomic polished oak handle is smooth and comfortable with a thick steel blade and quality welding that just blew us away. We've tried plenty of trowels over the years including fancy British ones. This trowel beats anything else on the market in NZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photos and videos don't do it justice. This is a serious bit of kit. Click on the video to hear and see our thoughts on this high carbon steel tool. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollo Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52709877219619,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/files\/trwel1.2.jpg?v=1753344637"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3132\/4195\/collections\/unnamed.jpg?v=1742345730","url":"https:\/\/apollofarm.nz\/collections\/japanese-garden-tools.oembed","provider":"Apollo Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}