7 Best Tools From Barebones Living Perfect For Yardwork And Gardening

7 Best Tools From Barebones Living Perfect For Yardwork And Gardening

Founded by Robert Workman, Barebones Living creates heritage-inspired goods with minimalist design. Barebones products are the type of good you might see 150 years ago, when cast-iron cookware and steel knives and axes were all forged by the hands of a local blacksmith.

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Barebones Living has tons of great tools, home goods, and camping essentials. We put together the 7 best tools from Barebones that (1) you’ll find easy use for and (2) that are simply cool to hold and admire.

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Woodsman Field Hatchet

7 Best Tools From Barebones Living Perfect For Yardwork And Gardening

The Woodsman is a Huckberry exclusive hatchet built to handle years of wood chopping. It’s got a four-inch blade forged from carbon steel. A hammerhead is attached to the rear side of the blade, and strong hickory wood is used for the handle. Included is a durable 900D polyester sheath.

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Pruner & Sheath

7 Best Tools From Barebones Living Perfect For Yardwork And Gardening

Made of stainless steel and copper, and featuring a waxed canvas pouch, the Pruner & Sheath is ideal for indoor and outdoor gardening. The tool is spring-loaded, water-resistant, and rust-resistant, making for some effortless use for years to come. In terms of design, Pruner & Sheath takes inspiration from old-age Japanese aesthetics.

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Large Scissors

The Large Scissors are ideal for any horticulturist, no matter the skill level. Built out of stainless steel and outfitted with a walnut handle, these scissors will cut through thick vines and stubborn plants like butter. We especially like their stealthy matte black finish.

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Pulaski Axe

7 Best Tools From Barebones Living Perfect For Yardwork And Gardening

The Pulaski Axe measures 24” L x 12” W and weighs about 5.5 lbs. This heavy hitter tool consists of beech wood and 1055 carbon steel, making it ideal for conquering outdoor work like a boss. It’s got a rounded blade for chopping and splitting, a horizontal mattock blade for cutting and grubbing, and a removable hex nut for easy re-handling. Included is a canvas sheath and hex key for adjusting.

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Hori Hori Walnut Classic

7 Best Tools From Barebones Living Perfect For Yardwork And Gardening

Hori Hori is an old-school gardening knife that can perform multiple tasks. Everything from cutting through plants, to slicing vegetables, to digging out roots, this knife will be your trusted side kick. Crafted into a 6.75″ stainless steel blade with a straight edge and a serrated edge. Outfitted with a walnut handle and a bottle opener.

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Nata Tool

7 Best Tools From Barebones Living Perfect For Yardwork And Gardening

Inspired by Japanese design, this machete-like Nata Tool is built to handle brushing, stripping, and planking wood. It features a beautiful 12″ easy-sharpen blade and sturdy hardwood handle. Nata measures 19.5” x .75” x 2” and weighs about 2.25 lbs. Included is a 900D polyester holder with copper-finished snap closures and a metal belt clip.

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The Hori Hori Ultimate Tool

7 Best Tools From Barebones Living Perfect For Yardwork And Gardening

Hori Hori Ultimate Tool is similar to the Walnut Classic, except the Ultimate Tool is bigger. The Ultimate Tool measures 14.5” x 4.0 ” x 1.25” and functions better with larger, more stubborn cutting tasks around a yard or garden. Features we like include hashmarks on the blade for measuring hold depth, a twine cutter, and a bottle opener.

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