Garden Knives (45 items found)

At Ace Hardware, we offer a wide selection of garden knives tailored to make your gardening tasks more efficient and enjoyable. Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned pro, these tools are designed to help meet your needs. Explore our lawn and garden tools to build your green thumb toolkit.

Essential Garden Knives for Every Gardener

Garden knives are versatile tools for various gardening tasks, including planting, weeding, harvesting and pruning. Built to withstand tough outdoor conditions, these knives offer precision and control, making them indispensable for gardeners of all skill levels. With sturdy blades and ergonomic handles, garden knives ensure efficient and accurate work, helping you maintain a healthy and thriving garden.

Choosing the Right Garden Knife

Choosing the right garden knife depends on the specific tasks you need to perform. Here are some popular types of garden knives and their uses:

• Soil knife: Also known as a weeding knife or hori hori knife, this multi-purpose tool is perfect for digging, cutting and weeding. Its serrated edge makes it ideal for slicing through tough roots and soil.
• Harvest knife: Designed for harvesting fruits and vegetables, this knife features a curved blade that allows for clean cuts without damaging the produce.
• Grafting knife: Used for grafting plants, this knife has a sharp, thin blade that ensures precise cuts for successful grafting.

What are Harvesting Knives Used For?

Produce harvesting knives are essential for gardeners who grow fruits and vegetables, designed to make clean cuts without causing damage. For example, the asparagus knife features a long, narrow blade for precise cuts below soil level, while the banana knife has a curved, serrated blade for slicing through thick skins and carefully separating bunches.

Each knife is crafted for specific tasks, making your harvest season bountiful and efficient. Types include lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, banana, grape hook knives and other field knives. At Ace, you can also find a range of pruning and other gardening hand tools to fit a range of projects.

How to Use a Hori Hori Knife

A hori hori, or soil knife, is a versatile tool featuring a serrated edge and a sharp blade that can be used for digging, cutting and weeding. They often have an etched ruler for measuring soil depth to help make planting more precise.

To use a soil knife effectively, hold the handle firmly and use the serrated edge to cut through roots or soil. The pointed tip can be used for digging small holes for planting. Hori hori knives are concave, which aids in digging and scooping. This multi-functional design makes it a must-have for any gardener.

What are the Benefits of a Grafting Knife?

A grafting knife is used for propagating new plants and improving your garden's diversity. Using a grafting knife allows you to combine different plant varieties, creating stronger and more resilient plants. They can help you experiment with new plant combinations as well as improve plant health and increase yield.

Shop Garden Knives Near You at Ace

At Ace Hardware, we pride ourselves on offering quality, reliable products that you can trust to get the job done right the first time. Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you find the right garden knife for your needs, ensuring you have the right tools for your gardening projects. With convenient neighborhood stores, Ace Hardware makes it easy to shop for garden knives near you or online from the comfort of your home.