Japeto Garden Tools Reviews 31

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt following day delivery, every thing correct and looking good, have just finished using the long handle shears and can report they are a joy to handle. The knife currently remains in it's shea... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’d ordered a standard Hori Hori knife, not realising it has a different handle shape and a shorter tang than the deluxe version. When I contacted them to see about an exchange, the response was rath... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have a wonderful set of Japeto garden tools....I love them, they're ergonomically easy and comfortable to use....and really good quality of materials and manufacture. Recently I had a problem wit... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I bought a hoe and digging fork from Japeto. It was roughly around £22(incl VAT). I was disappointed by the workmanship. It is made of thin steel welded together. I predict that it will not survive l... See more

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  1. Home & Garden

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Japeto’s expertly crafted range of authentic Japanese garden tools are handpicked for their quality, and perfect for both professional & amateur gardeners.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product and fast delivery

The hori hori knife is an excellent tool - I have used it in the garden a few times in the last few days. It makes weeding much quicker!
Ordering via the website was easy and delivery was very fast. Really happy with my purchase.

11 March 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Good product

Good product, promptly delivered to the wrong place. Found the box in the rain by a field gate 100m from the house.

9 December 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

I bought a deluxe Hori knife, which is amazing quality. I've not given 5* because of the compulsory high next day delivery charge. It would be nice to have a lower cost option. DPD unfortunately took a week to deliver the parcel, but when I contacted Japeto customer service they responded quickly and even sent me a replacement box for the one that was destroyed by DPD.

5 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic products and outstanding…

Fantastic products and outstanding customer service! The tools are of excellent quality — sturdy, reliable, and clearly built to last. The customer service team went above and beyond to help me quickly and professionally, which really sets this company apart. I couldn’t be happier with my experience and highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality and great service.

22 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Satisfied customer

Prompt following day delivery, every thing correct and looking good, have just finished using the long handle shears and can report they are a joy to handle.
The knife currently remains in it's sheaf, but I have used them before and as a new owner count myself lucky.
Thank you once more for your promp and proffessional service.

16 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great tools

Great tools, well made and quickly delivered. The was a manufacturing issue with the secateurs but customer service’s responded quickly, apologised and replaced them without issue.

10 April 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

WRONG ITEM shipped, expedited collection but failed to prioritise a replacement

I ordered a Hori Hori Knife Deluxe & Leather Holster late on Monday evening and paid £8.95 for next day delivery. The item arrived on Wednesday as expected. This was to have the item in time for a birthday on Sunday, so plenty of time.

Upon opening, I noticed I'd been shipped the wrong item. Instead of a rosewood handle with a light blade, it was a light-coloured handle with a dark blade -- not what I'd ordered.

I contacted the sales team immediately and, in fairness, I received a quick response from Declan who confirmed there had been an accidental miss-pick from their warehouse. I was assured that the incorrect item would be collected and the correct item would be arranged ASAP.

Two days later, a DPD courier collected the item. My partner queried whether they had a replacement with them on the off chance and was told they were only here to collect.

I sent a follow-up email to confirm the collection had happened and asked if a tracking number could be shared for the inbound item. No reply all afternoon.

In summary, they've taken my money, messed up the order and failed to get me a replacement in time for a birthday gift. It should've been expedited for next day delivery on Thursday, Friday at the latest, and it clearly wasn't. Instead they appear to have prioritised the return of their own item.

With service this poor, I wish in hindsight I'd spent my money elsewhere. Now I'm forced to go out of my way this weekend to pick up another gift to replace this one.

Thanks Japeto!!

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UPDATE:

Japeto eventually made good and replaced the incorrect item, albeit after the date I needed it; and as a gesture of goodwill, issued a refund for the full amount, which was unexpected and welcome.

I've therefore decided to revise my 1-star review to a 3-star to reflect the good after-service. It was also enough to secure me as a potential returning customer.

10 January 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Japeto Garden Tools

Pink Widow. We would like to express our sincere apologies for letting you down on this occasion. We agree that in your particular case we failed to get back to you within a reasonable amount of time after you had e mailed us requesting an update on your replacement item. It seems that we must hold our hands up and admit human error! Since that missed e mail however, the Sales Office Manager for Japeto contacted you via e mail to apologise for our oversight and refunded you the entire cost of the original order. This meant that in effect you have received a Hori knife free of charge, and we were very happy to do this because we don't feel our usual high service levels were achieved. We were also disappointed to learn that the birthday deadline had been missed. Once again please accept our apologies and we hope you might consider using us again.
Japeto Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received the deluxe Hori Hori and…

I received the deluxe Hori Hori and deluxe Hoe and digging fork. Both items are very well made, incredibly good value for the money paid. I’m strong and I have no fear of breaking either, the hoe/digging fork is such a revelation in its ability to multitask. These tools have been a great and wondrous gift to my life. Thank you Japeto.

24 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Japeto heros

I have a wonderful set of Japeto garden tools....I love them, they're ergonomically easy and comfortable to use....and really good quality of materials and manufacture.

Recently I had a problem with the spring in the secateurs. When I wrote to them explaining my problem, without hesitation they offered to send Mae a new pair which arrived the next day . Fabulous,!

19 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent products and service

Excellent product good quality and also a very quick response to my e mailed question . I cannot express how professional this experience of ordering online and the positive reaction and swift delivery . All went without one hitch . I use online services a lot but this has got to be the best .many thanks to this company .

24 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've bought a couple of JAPETO…

I've bought a couple of JAPETO hori-hori knives - one for me, the other for my son. We cannot speak highly enough of their usefulness in the garden. Neither of us would consider using a trowel again. I've also bought some secateurs for my wife. She is really impressed with the quality of the product. The JAPETO staff are very prompt when addressing emails and the delivery of the goods has been swift. We shall be ordering further garden tools from JAPETO.

16 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb customer service

I’d ordered a standard Hori Hori knife, not realising it has a different handle shape and a shorter tang than the deluxe version. When I contacted them to see about an exchange, the response was rather delayed, but they were very apologetic once they replied and said they’d sent out the deluxe version at no charge to me. Mistakes happen to everyone and I very much appreciate the extra effort that was above and beyond. Many thanks!

15 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Many thanks to Declan for his excellent customer service, I’m very grateful !

I went to order the ‘Japanese Gardening Tool Gift Box’ from Japeto for my partner’s 50th birthday only to discover that they were ‘out of stock’ and not likely to get replacement inventory until midsummer.

When I rang to enquire I dealt with a lovely, friendly and extremely helpful young man called Declan who promptly took it upon himself to call their engraver to check whether he had any spare inventory. As it happens he did, much to my delight and surprise.

I have subsequently had a couple of other interactions with Declan and he has been extremely helpful and accommodating each and every time, he’s a real credit to the company.

Many thanks to Declan for his excellent customer service, I’m very grateful !

9 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing tools and customer service.

I love these tools for my gardening. I have the shears, hori hori deluxe knife, grafting knife. All the tool I could possibly need. Tool are great and I’ve been using them for ages and not worn at all. Great customer service from the team too.

9 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality products

I recently received my engraved hori hori knife and was thrilled with it. The quality of the product exceeded my expectations and i shall definitely be purchasing more goods from this Company. Excellent customer service too.

28 March 2024
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