The SOIL STICK by TAKEMOTO BROSS. is a soil cultivation tool crafted using traditional kama-smithing techniques.

TAKEMOTO BROSS. SOIL STICK, a root rake crafted by master blade smiths.

This root rake is designed for repotting, allowing you to carefully loosen tangled roots from the soil.

The tip is ideal for removing soil clinging to roots after taking a plant out of its pot and for loosening the roots. It can also be used to push soil into the gaps between roots when potting. The tip is tapered yet rounded, making it less likely to damage roots or pots.

The spiral shape grips the soil, making it easier to remove excess soil and press it into place. The flat end is useful for creating a gap between the plant and the pot rim when removing a plant or for roughly moving soil. It can be used in a variety of ways depending on your needs.

Designed for repotting delicate plant roots. This tool allows you to carefully tend to every detail while inspecting the roots and the inside of the pot. Available in M/S/SS sizes and Brass or Metal types. Choose the best option for the plants and pots you use.

Crafted using the expertise of Takemoto Kama Seisakusho, a master blade smith shop.

Takemoto Kama Seisakusho began in 1912. The company’s founder, Kikumatsu, the grandfather of the current president, established the blade smith shop with his brothers. Bansyu Sickle are also known as “razor sickle” and have long been prized for their exceptionally sharp edges.

Even today, as manufacturing becomes increasingly mechanized, each blade is still carefully finished by hand. The skills honed in creating sharp, durable, and easy-to-handle blades are used to craft the Soil Stick.

The distinctive “spiral section” is heated until red-hot and then twisted into shape. The tip is tapered yet rounded, making it less likely to damage plant roots or stems.

The flat end is pressed flat to make it easier to insert into the rim of a pot. It is available in two materials: Brass and Metal (stainless steel). The Metal type, which is particularly hard to work with, is finished using the specialized equipment and expertise unique to Takemoto Kama Seisakusho. The durable Metal type is recommended for heavy-duty work. There is a noticeable difference in strength between the Brass and Metal S and SS sizes.

Root raking with the TAKEMOTO BROSS. SOIL STICK.

Insert the tip into the desired area, and the spiral shape grips and removes soil clinging to the roots. It also makes it easy to separate roots and carefully loosen the soil around them.

Tools without a spiral, such as chopsticks or bamboo skewers, can sometimes sink deep into the soil and become difficult to remove. The Soil Stick’s spiral grips the soil, making it easier to remove excess soil. Its shape also makes it easier to push soil into the gaps between roots when potting.

Three sizes—M, S, and SS—to suit your pots and tasks.

The Soil Stick is available in three sizes—M, S, and SS—so you can choose the right one for your pot size and task.

M and S are recommended for working with pots sizes 3 to 8. The S size is 5 mm square and is ideal for carefully working in small gaps between roots. The M size is an 8 mm hexagon and is recommended for more substantial work.

The SS size is 3 mm square and is ideal for working with seedlings in pots sizes 1 to 3. It can delicately separate fine soil, but because it is so slender, it may bend if too much force is applied or if it is handled roughly. Please adjust your pressure according to the task.

The L size (350 mm in total length and 6 mm square) is recommended for working with pots size 10 or larger.

Make gardening even more enjoyable with the TAKEMOTO BROSS. SOIL STICK.

As your plant collection grows, so will the opportunities to repot and divide them. Whether you are growing large succulents and tuberous plants or dividing them to increase your collection, the Soil Stick is a reliable companion for these tasks.

Root raking, which can be done with chopsticks, is even smoother with the right tool. Enjoy caring for your precious plants with the functional and distinctive Soil Stick. It looks beautiful next to a pot and develops more character with use. As each piece is handmade, every shape is slightly different, making each one truly one of a kind.

With daily care, develop it into a tool that is uniquely yours.

TAKEMOTO BROSS. Soil Stick Series
METAL
METAL SOIL STICK L
METAL SOIL STICK M
METAL SOIL STICK S
METAL SOIL STICK SS
BRASS
BRASS SOIL STICK L
BRASS SOIL STICK M
BRASS SOIL STICK S
BRASS SOIL STICK SS

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