Root Slayer Soil Knife for Metal Detecting Cut cleaner plugs and work through stubborn roots with the Root Slayer Soil Knife. Inspired by the traditional Japanese hori-hori, this versatile hand digger combines the functions of a digging knife, trowel, cultivator, transplanter, and weeding tool. The 7.75-inch tempered carbon-steel blade features aggressive saw-style teeth along one edge, a long cutting edge on the other, and Root Slayer’s signature inverted-V tip. This design helps the tool penetrate compacted ground, heavy clay, and root-filled soil—making it especially useful when recovering coins, relics, and other buried targets. Built for Target Recovery The narrow two-inch blade provides greater control when opening a plug or working in confined areas. Its serrated edge helps cut through small roots, while the sharp opposite edge assists with slicing soil and shaping a neat recovery hole. A comfortable non-latex thermoplastic grip with a durable polypropylene core provides reliable control while digging. A combination twine cutter and bottle opener is conveniently positioned near the handle. Key Features Versatile hori-hori-style soil knife Tempered high-carbon steel blade Protective enamel powder-coated finish Twelve aggressive saw-style teeth along one edge Long cutting edge on the opposite side Signature inverted-V Root Slayer blade tip Cuts through roots, compacted dirt, and heavy clay Narrow blade supports controlled target recovery Combination twine cutter and bottle opener Ergonomic, non-latex thermoplastic grip Durable polypropylene handle core Cutting surfaces can be resharpened Backed by the manufacturer’s lifetime guarantee Ideal For Metal-detecting target recovery Cutting plugs in lawns and fields Coin and relic hunting Root-filled or compacted ground Heavy clay soil Gardening and transplanting Weeding and cultivating General outdoor digging Specifications SKU: 16211 Tool type: Soil knife and hand digger Blade material: Tempered high-carbon steel Blade finish: Enamel powder coating Blade length: 7.75 inches Blade width: 2 inches Overall length: 13.5 inches Weight: 10 ounces Serrations: Twelve saw-style cutting teeth Handle material: Non-latex thermoplastic Handle core: Polypropylene Blade tip: Inverted-V design Warranty: Manufacturer’s lifetime guarantee What’s Included One Root Slayer Soil Knife Please Note: A durable nylon belt holster is available separately and is not included with the soil knife. Care Instructions Remove soil and debris after each use, then dry the blade thoroughly before storage. Periodically inspect the cutting edges and sharpen them as needed. Although the blade has a protective powder-coated finish, prolonged exposure to moisture should be avoided. Safety Notice: This tool has sharp cutting edges and serrated teeth. Wear gloves and eye protection, keep your free hand away from the blade, and check the digging area for buried utility lines before use. Keep out of the reach of children. We might have called the Root Slayer Soil Knife the Root Slayer Hori Hori, but we were afraid people might not know about one of the oldest and most essential garden tool designs of all time. Based on original Japanese designs, but updated with modern materials and style, the Root Slayer Soil Knife can perform the functions of almost any hand tool in the garden. Use it as a substitute for a trowel, transplanter, cultivator, or most importantly, a weeder. This handy digger will cut through root-filled, heavy clay soil with surprising ease. When in the lawn, garden, or potting shed, we never like to be without this versatile garden tool. Strap the optional holster over your belt so you always have access to this handy tool. Delivered with an enamel powder coating, the Root Slayer Soil Knife features an array of a dozen saw-like cutting teeth on one side, a long sharp blade on the other side, the signature Root Slayer inverted V blade tip, and a combination twine cutter and bottle opener near the ergonomic grip. Feel free to sharpen any or all of the high-carbon steel cutting surfaces for a very long lasting edge. Lifetime guarantee. Blade Length = 7.75", Blade Width 2", Total Length = 13.5", Weight: 10 oz., Material: Tempered Powder coated enamel carbon steel blade, non-latex thermoplastic grip with polypropylene core. Optional holster made from a durable nylon. Proposition 65 Warning for California residents
