What's Included:
CobraHead Weeder & Cultivator — Curved steel blade gets under weeds at the root without disturbing surrounding plants. Works equally well loosening compacted soil between rows or cleaning out walkway cracks.
Mont Blanc Japanese Garden Trowel (Pointed Blade) — Professionally sharpened edge cuts through clay rather than pushing through it. Built for precise planting holes, transplanting, and working in tight beds.
Nishigaki Japanese Pruning Shears — All-steel, spring-loaded shears with angled blades. Clean cuts up to 1¼" on herb stems, rose canes, tomato suckers, and small woody growth.
Hori Hori Carbon Steel Garden Knife — Dig, divide, cut roots, plant bulbs. The serrated edge handles fibrous roots and light branches. Includes sheath with belt loop.
Silky Pocket Boy 170 Folding Saw (Fine 20 TPI, Blue Handle) — Fine-tooth blade handles small limbs and woody stems cleanly. Two locking positions — including a back-bent position — let you reach into tight canopy spaces. Pocket-sized at 6¾" blade length.
Japanese Sickle (8" Blade) — High-carbon steel, white oak handle, pinned construction. Built for cutting ornamental grasses, clearing saplings, and managing overgrown edges.
ARS Folding Florist Knife — Japanese-made stainless steel knife in the Sakai cutting tradition. For grafting, taking cuttings, trimming fruit trees, and general knife work. 4⅝" folded, 6" open.
Kusakichi Japanese Window Hoe — The window cutout lets soil pass through, reducing drag and fatigue. Beveled edge breaks up compacted soil and cuts roots. Short (14") or long (47½") — specify at checkout.
Bucket Boss Original Rigger's Bag — 24 oz. rigid canvas, waterproof lining, triple-layered bottom, 30 exterior pockets. Fits every tool in this kit. The original since 1991.
Japanese Asano Stainless Steel Shovel — Under 3 pounds, full stainless construction, sharp cutting edge. This is a serious upgrade from any shovel you've owned. The rigid tubular shaft won't flex under load, the firm tread protects your boot, and the stainless steel ignores rust entirely — including in coastal or sandy environments. At 31½" overall with a 6¾" head, it's sized for precision digging, tree planting, and rootball work. Made in Japan. Built to outlast you.
Japanese Gardening Machete — When the sickle isn't enough. 8" blade forged from dual hard and soft steel — sharp enough to hold an edge, tough enough not to chip under hard use. Use it for clearing dense brush, chopping back woody growth, or breaking down material at the compost pile. The white oak handle at 1¾" wide gives you a secure grip during aggressive cuts. At 1½ lbs and 15" overall, it has real heft without being unwieldy.
Japanese Hedge Shears (720mm) — Hollow-ground blades made from Japanese sword steel with a mirror finish that resists sap buildup. At 28.5" overall with 7.25" blades, these are built for serious hedge and shrub work — boxwood, yew, privet, ornamental grasses. At 2.5 lbs they're remarkably light for how much steel you're getting.
Japanese Kusatori Ichiban Mont Blanc Weeding Tool — A different tool for a different job. The jagged teeth hook under roots and lift them out without disturbing neighboring plants — exactly what you need in tight container gardens or established perennial beds. Stainless steel blade, polymer handle, 8¼" overall.
Japanese Root Hook (Red Pig Garden Tools) — Essential for anyone with more than a few potted plants. Hand-forged in the Pacific Northwest by one of the few remaining blacksmiths making this style of tool. Use it to gently tease apart pot-bound roots rather than cutting through them — plants recover significantly faster. At 6" overall with a 2½" hook, it's purpose-built for bonsai and container work.
Why the Pro Kit? The Complete Kit handles everyday garden maintenance. This kit adds the tools for the full range of garden work — major clearing with the machete, precise digging with the Asano shovel, hedge management with Japanese sword-steel shears, and detailed root work for potted plants. If you're managing a serious property, running a small landscaping operation, or simply refuse to reach for a subpar tool, this is the kit.
Handpicked by the team at Shelter Tools.
Bundle Includes:
- CobraHead Original Weeder & Cultivator
- Mont Blanc Japanese Garden Trowel (Pointed)
- Nishigaki Pruning Shears
- Hori Hori Carbon Steel Garden Knife with Sheath
- Silky Pocket Boy 170 Folding Saw (Fine 20 TPI, Blue Handle)
- Japanese Sickle (8" Blade)
- ARS Folding Florist Knife
- Kusakichi Japanese Window Hoe (short or long — specify at checkout)
- Bucket Boss Original Rigger's Bag
- Japanese Asano Stainless Steel Shovel
- Japanese Gardening Machete
- Japanese Hedge Shears (720mm)
- Japanese Kusatori Ichiban Mont Blanc Weeding Tool
- Japanese Root Hook (Red Pig Garden Tools)
