East West Tools

02/08/2026

Put the new casual straight onto the apple tree. The SR-1 looks unusually compact in his hands.

AI-generated parody.

06/07/2026

Sound on for this one.

Japanese weeding tools hit different.

Three new Azui Japanese garden tools tested in rough sandy soil.

The cultivator breaks up clumps and loosens soil. The hoe cuts and clears around weeds. The weeding rake pulls through grass, roots and loose debris.

Simple tools, made for actual garden work.

Azui Japanese garden tools now available at East West Tools.

05/07/2026

Three new Takemoto sickles are now live on the website.

Each one has a different blade shape and use, from tighter pruning jobs through to general garden clean-up and weeding.

I’ve added them to the Takemoto collection now.

04/07/2026

Three new Japanese sickles are being added to the range.

A compact 90mm Piccolo, a 90mm long-handle version, and a proper left-handed sickle.

These came from customer feedback at Kalamunda Garden Festival, so I took them out today to test them properly before they go live.

11/06/2026

Had the pleasure of chatting to Sam at last sundays Kalamund Garden festival. He spoke with all the vendors this one and the podcast will available to listen next week. Give Sam a follow and have a listen

05/06/2026

This handmade Tomita Higo knife is made in Miki City, Japan by Mr. Shigeru Tomita.

Each one comes in a wooden box and ships from Perth.

Only a small number are left from the current batch. Once sold out, the next restock may take around two months or more.

Available now at East West Tools.

04/06/2026

Japanese Pruning Kit Giveaway

To mark East West Tools heading to the winter Kalamunda Garden Festival this Sunday, we’re giving away a Japanese pruning kit built around a pair of Tobisho Type B 200mm pruning shears.

Prize includes:

Tobisho Type B 200mm pruning shears
Camellia oil
Yanipika spray
Sharpening stone

Free postage within Australia is included.

To enter:

1. Follow
2. Like this post
3. Comment what you would prune first

Share this post to your story if you know someone who would use this kit.

Entries close Thursday 11 June at 8:00pm AWST. Winner will be drawn at random and contacted by this account only.

Open to Australian residents only. No purchase required.

Full terms are in the pinned comment.

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.

02/06/2026

Tool of the Week Tuesday: brazed Yasugi Blue steel Japanese shears.

You won’t find these at Bunnings.

Made for clean, controlled pruning with a proper working feel in the hand. The blade is Yasugi Blue steel, a high-carbon Japanese steel known for sharpness and edge holding.

What in your garden needs pruning right now?

Packed and sent from Perth.

01/06/2026

Stop putting dirty secateurs back in the toolbox. A quick clean and oil makes a big difference.

After use, wipe sap and dirt from the blade, add a little oil to the pivot, work the handles a few times, then store your secateurs dry.

Japanese secateurs are made to cut cleanly, but they still need basic care if you want them to stay smooth.

Packed in Perth. Maintenance gear available at East West Tools.

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01/06/2026