Nisaku NJP3210 Karibaraigama Mowing Sickle, Japanese Stainless Steel 7.5-Inch Curved Blade, 23.5 Inch-Wood Polished Hardwood Handle

It arrived incredibly sharp and I was able to catch up on my (overgrown) trimming amazingly fast. I have a quarter mile walking trail and I trimmed that too and this lightweight thing is still sharp enough to cut some big stuff at the edge of my yard ( I live in a wooded area). The 2 foot handle makes it easy to reach back under trees and brush to clear the undergrowth. It has lost some of its edge, so I ordered some whetstones, and as soon as I learn how to sharpen it without damaging the blade, I'm going to order another. I'm probably putting it through more stress than it was meant to endure, so if it breaks, I want to have a backup on hand. I can't say enough good things about this little tool. No more weed eaters for me!

This is a little heavier and is a stainless steel blade so it makes the swing mean it with my tall weeds! I have five acres and find it hard to get to all of them every week so things get very tall. NOT ANYMORE! I am 5'5" tall and this is a perfect length handle for me. I carry a whetstone but on the first day of using it, I didn't need to use it. Often the tools I buy take a beating from surprise rocks in the path of my swing. This blade hasn't been tested that way but it is excellent at Japanese Knotweed that has thick stems when it is old. Japanese barberry is no match. LOVE THIS TOOL!

Takes out blackberries, ivy, and stubborn grasses. The length is great for getting a long sweep in to cut and the stainless blade is more forgiving in rocky terrain. I didn't notice in the picture that the blade is angled from the handle but it works to keep the blade overall level with the ground.

Perfect sickle; lightweight, sharp, sturdy, stainless steel blade. Packaged well. Received in excellent condition.

Blade is good quality stainless steel holds edge well. Handle breaks easily but as light a it is i was probably using it a little heavy handed. Came bent at an angle which worked for me because i am taller but after seeing other reviews seems like it is actually a manufacturing defect and for the price i would expect a little more quality control.

Nice tool. Fiskar scissor for size reference. I use it to cut grasses by the chain link fence because I do not have a weed whacker. The wood handle is smooth, you won't get splinters. Do not use on branches, it requires some strength and you can slip up and cut yourself. It can also dull the blade. It comes with a plastic sleeve for the blade when not in use. It is made in Japan.

Easy to use and lightweight, but blade dulled after one brief use and is proving difficult to sharpen. The handle is not polished - just raw wood - looks more like a pine dowel than hardwood.

Beautifully made, easy to use, sturdy and has an easily gripped handle. I use mine to level weeds (tall & short), trim edges of grass where the mower won't reach and to pick up fallen rotten apples in my grass! I stab and chuck 'em on the compost pile! Kinda fun...😜 Love this tool!

the product is as described.