Maruyoshi Flax Cutter

Flax, cabbage trees, and yuccas: the iconic, architectural backbone of the Kiwi backyard. They’re stunning, they’re hardy, and if you’ve ever tried to tidy them with standard garden shears, you know they are also incredibly stubborn. These fibrous heavyweights require more than just a sharp edge; they require the right specialist.

Enter the Maruyoshi Flax Cutter. This is one of our all-time top-selling hand tools for a reason—it doesn't just cut; it conquers. While most common sickles on the market settle for stainless steel, Maruyoshi uses premium Japanese High Carbon Steel. It’s tempered for long-lasting durability and features a clever 'back bar' designed to provide extra strength to the blade when things get serious.

At a mere 100g, it is exceptionally lightweight, but don't let the weight fool you. The razor-sharp serrated teeth are designed for a specific, satisfying ritual: the pull stroke. It’s built to glide through fibrous plant material with ease.

A note for the enthusiasts: While this blade looks and feels like it could take on the world, remember that it is a precision instrument, not a wood saw. Avoid the urge to hack or saw at hardened wood—treat it with the respect a Japanese-made blade deserves (using it only on the fibrous greenery it was born for) and it will stay in your kit for years to come.

Made in Japan. Built for those who know that the right tool doesn’t just make the job faster—it makes it better.

Includes a 12-month manufacturer’s warranty against defects.