Hori hori garden knife FELCO 441 with ash wood handle

Name: Hori hori garden knife FELCO 441 with ash wood handle
Brand: FELCO
SKU: FELCO 441
Price: 1346000.0 VND
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Imported from: Switzerland

Origin: Made in Netherlands

Forged boron steel forms the narrow, pointed blade of the FELCO 441 Swiss Hori-Hori, with a cutting edge running its full length. It slices through soil and roots. The compact FSC ash wood handle keeps control steady in wet conditions. A leather strap aids carrying. The red handle is hand-oiled with linseed-based oil, phthalate-free, and covered by a lifetime warranty.

SKU: FELCO 441

€45.30

Stock status: Out of stock

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Description

The hori hori garden knife FELCO 441 combines a forged boron steel blade with a fixed ash wood handle. The blade is narrow and pointed, with a cutting edge that runs along its full length. That geometry lets the tool push into compacted soil and cut through roots in the same motion. The handle is compact, so grip control stays predictable even when hands or wood are wet.

FELCO lists the 441 as part of a garden tool range that also includes a spade, hoe, plough and rake. The line is aimed at professional nursery work and at gardeners starting out. The red handle carries the hand-oiled finish typical of FELCO, using a linseed-based oil without phthalate additives. A leather strap is fitted for carrying and hanging. The knife is handmade and backed by a lifetime warranty.

Hori hori garden knife FELCO 441: blade, handle and finish

Blade construction

Forged boron steel gives the blade hardness and resistance to wear and impact. The profile stays narrow, which reduces resistance when the tool enters dense ground. Because the cutting edge extends over the whole blade length, slicing and digging happen in one pass. That helps when lifting plants, dividing clumps or severing roots close to the crown.

Blade material: forged boron steel
Blade shape: narrow, pointed profile
Cutting edge along the full blade length
Suited to cutting soil and roots
Resistance to wear and heavy impact

The forging process is what FELCO credits for the blade stiffness. In practice, the steel takes lateral loads when the knife is used as a lever in stony or root-bound soil. The pointed tip also works for making planting holes of controlled depth. Keep the edge clean after use in wet ground, then dry the blade before storage to protect the finish.

Handle, strap and surface treatment

The fixed handle is made from FSC-certified ash wood, so the timber comes from responsibly managed sources. Ash keeps weight low while holding a firm grip during long sessions. The red colour follows the FELCO signature finish. Oiling is done by hand using a linseed-based product, applied without phthalate additives. A leather strap is attached for carrying.

Fixed handle in FSC-certified ash wood
Hand-oiled finish, linseed-based oil
No phthalate additives used in the finish
Leather carrying strap included
Total weight: 220 g
Lifetime warranty from FELCO

The oiled surface can be refreshed periodically with the same type of linseed-based oil. This keeps the wood from drying out and helps the handle last. Grip remains controllable in damp conditions, which matters during planting seasons and after rain. Because the handle is fixed rather than folding, there is no hinge to loosen over time.

Common applications

Typical tasks include transplanting seedlings, dividing perennials and opening planting holes. The narrow blade works well in tight borders, raised beds and containers. Gardeners also use it to cut through matted roots, lift weeds with the taproot intact and remove turf plugs. Nursery staff can measure depth against the blade when setting bulbs. Landscaping crews use the same knife for spot planting and for freeing plants from root-bound pots. The strap allows the tool to hang on a belt loop or nail between jobs.

Catalog notes

FELCO presents the 441 Swiss Hori-Hori as a handmade tool, produced in the Netherlands. Documentation highlights four points: forged boron steel blade, FSC ash handle with leather strap, hand-oiled phthalate-free red handle, and a lifetime warranty. The range around it covers spade, hoe, plough and rake for the same user groups.

Specifications

Tool type: Swiss Hori-Hori garden knife
Blade material: forged boron steel
Blade profile: narrow and pointed
Cutting edge: runs along the full blade length
Handle: fixed, FSC-certified ash wood
Handle finish: hand-oiled, linseed-based oil, free of phthalate additives
Handle colour: red
Carrying strap: leather
Weight: 220 g
Construction: handmade
Warranty: lifetime
Range members: spade, hoe, plough, rake, Swiss Hori-Hori

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