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# **sod knife**

**Skip it****40/100 **

a small market ($35K/yr) — sod knife doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$35K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+186.2%**

**Products**

**13**

**Brands**

**11**

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**26**

**Price range**

**$7.65–$28.18**

**Returns**

**1.2%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 40/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**2**

 ×0.30

Growth

**75**

 ×0.30

Competition

**21**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**36**

 ×0.10

Returns

**90**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 61 weeks — +186.2% year over year.

1K614Spike '26May '25Jul '25Sep '25Dec '25Feb '26Apr '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 10.7×

## **Competition**

- maudibozz30% - Phoenix Tools23% - Goldblatt20% - Zenport5% - PERWIN5% - Keyfit Tools4% - Other (5 brands)12%

The top 5 products capture 76% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 11 brands and 26 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**11 **▼falling

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**26**

**Top 5 brand share**

**84%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![maudibozz Insulation Knife - Sod Cutter Knife: stainless steel 11.14-Inch sharp blade double side utility Lawn Repair Saw with Nylon Sheath](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31z2CB7v+QL.jpg) [**maudibozz Insulation Knife - Sod Cutter Knife: stainless steel 11.14-Inch sharp blade double side utility Lawn Repair Saw with Nylon Sheath**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGHZRF62)

maudibozz$13.594.8★17227%▲rising

2
![Phoenix Tools 4 3/4 Folding Stainless Steel Sod Knife](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/218X46FabGL.jpg) [**Phoenix Tools 4 3/4 Folding Stainless Steel Sod Knife**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GQDXZGH)

Phoenix Tools$12.754.6★19623%▼falling

3
![Goldblatt Stainless Steel Roofing & Flooring Knife - Linoleum Cutter with Soft-Grip Handle Hook Knife for Cutting Carpet Cable Skinning Wallpaper Turf](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21AL+1aGkoL.jpg) [**Goldblatt Stainless Steel Roofing & Flooring Knife - Linoleum Cutter with Soft-Grip Handle Hook Knife for Cutting Carpet Cable Skinning Wallpaper Turf**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VX8346H)

Goldblatt$9.634.7★1,18111%▲rising

4
![Goldblatt Insulation Knife 8 Inch Stainless Steel Blade - Serrated Sharp Double Side Insulation Cutter Tool for Cutting Heat Material Styrofoam - Rockwool Sod Cutter Lawn Repair Garden Knife](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NsdgBWJ7L.jpg) [**Goldblatt Insulation Knife 8 Inch Stainless Steel Blade - Serrated Sharp Double Side Insulation Cutter Tool for Cutting Heat Material Styrofoam - Rockwool Sod Cutter Lawn Repair Garden Knife**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B87Y6HRX)

Goldblatt$18.414.7★4689%▼falling

5
![Zenport K104 Harvest Utility Knife Landscape 3-Inch Stainless Steel Deep Serrated Blade](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315co9irNHL.jpg) [**Zenport K104 Harvest Utility Knife Landscape 3-Inch Stainless Steel Deep Serrated Blade**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008G4T6AW)

Zenport$9.914.5★3385%—flat

6
![PERWIN Hori Hori Garden Knife Garden Tools with Sheath for Weeding Planting Digging 7 Stainless Steel Blade with Cutting Edge Full-Tang Wood Handle with Hanging Hole](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Zp+tdQllL.jpg) [**PERWIN Hori Hori Garden Knife Garden Tools with Sheath for Weeding Planting Digging 7 Stainless Steel Blade with Cutting Edge Full-Tang Wood Handle with Hanging Hole**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCK7NRBH)

PERWIN$21.574.8★2,9275%▼falling

7
![Keyfit Tools SOD Knife Professional Contractor Grade 304 Stainless Steel Blade Sod Cutter Trim New Sod Edging Beds Overgrown Valve Box Sprinkler Heads Like Hunter PGP Raise Repair Remove Sprinklers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51q9QkoXecS.jpg) [**Keyfit Tools SOD Knife Professional Contractor Grade 304 Stainless Steel Blade Sod Cutter Trim New Sod Edging Beds Overgrown Valve Box Sprinkler Heads Like Hunter PGP Raise Repair Remove Sprinklers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078XMQH3Y)

Keyfit Tools$28.184.6★4524%▼falling

8
![IRWIN 1774108 Linoleum Knife](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3192PQTiYqL.jpg) [**IRWIN 1774108 Linoleum Knife**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052XR1D4)

IRWIN$7.654.6★1,4803%▼falling

9
![maudibozz Insulation Knife - Sod Cutter Knife: stainless steel 7.87-Inch sharp blade double side utility Lawn Repair SAW with Nylon Sheath (red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fieTQK30L.jpg) [**maudibozz Insulation Knife - Sod Cutter Knife: stainless steel 7.87-Inch sharp blade double side utility Lawn Repair SAW with Nylon Sheath (red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F87JY4ND)

maudibozz$9.924.5★873%▲rising

10

![WORKPRO 8-Inch Insulation Knife Stainless Steel Blade Insulation Cutter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418W64UJjqL.jpg) [**WORKPRO 8-Inch Insulation Knife Stainless Steel Blade Insulation Cutter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX9R1D8F)

WORKPRO$13.594.5★512%▲rising

11

![KAKURI Sod Cutter Hand Tool Lawn Remover Tool 7.6 [Serrated Blade] Manual Sod Knife Sickle for Weeding Cuting Harvesting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/317ZqlOUnyS.jpg) [**KAKURI Sod Cutter Hand Tool Lawn Remover Tool 7.6 \[Serrated Blade\] Manual Sod Knife Sickle for Weeding Cuting Harvesting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093F4225B)

KAKURI$12.254.1★332%▼falling

12

![SaidiCo Sod Cutter & Remover Hand Held Sickle Tool (MEDIUM) SD23002S](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xqQMV8EpL.jpg) [**SaidiCo Sod Cutter & Remover Hand Held Sickle Tool (MEDIUM) SD23002S**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BCLNPHG)

SaidiCo Direct$9.764.1★172%▲rising

13

![minyuexia Insulation Knife & Sod Cutter Knife 11.14-Inch Stainless Steel Sharp Double Sided Blade for foam insulation Rockwool and Lawn Repair](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41D1WOl7hAL.jpg) [**minyuexia Insulation Knife & Sod Cutter Knife 11.14-Inch Stainless Steel Sharp Double Sided Blade for foam insulation Rockwool and Lawn Repair**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH9DXJMR)

minyuexia$12.834.5★762%—flat

## **Product shelf**

All 13 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![maudibozz Insulation Knife - Sod Cutter Knife: stainless steel 11.14-Inch sharp blade double side utility Lawn Repair Saw with Nylon Sheath](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31z2CB7v+QL.jpg)**maudibozz Insulation Knife - Sod Cutter Knife: stainless steel 11.14-Inch sharp blade double side utility Lawn Repair Saw with Nylon Sheath** maudibozz**$13.59**4.8★172 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGHZRF62) [![Phoenix Tools 4 3/4 Folding Stainless Steel Sod Knife](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/218X46FabGL.jpg)**Phoenix Tools 4 3/4 Folding Stainless Steel Sod Knife** Phoenix Tools**$12.75**4.6★196 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GQDXZGH) [![Goldblatt Stainless Steel Roofing & Flooring Knife - Linoleum Cutter with Soft-Grip Handle Hook Knife for Cutting Carpet Cable Skinning Wallpaper Turf](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21AL+1aGkoL.jpg)**Goldblatt Stainless Steel Roofing & Flooring Knife - Linoleum Cutter with Soft-Grip Handle Hook Knife for Cutting Carpet Cable Skinning Wallpaper Turf** Goldblatt**$9.63**4.7★1,181 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VX8346H) [![Goldblatt Insulation Knife 8 Inch Stainless Steel Blade - Serrated Sharp Double Side Insulation Cutter Tool for Cutting Heat Material Styrofoam - Rockwool Sod Cutter Lawn Repair Garden Knife](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NsdgBWJ7L.jpg)**Goldblatt Insulation Knife 8 Inch Stainless Steel Blade - Serrated Sharp Double Side Insulation Cutter Tool for Cutting Heat Material Styrofoam - Rockwool Sod Cutter Lawn Repair Garden Knife** Goldblatt**$18.41**4.7★468 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B87Y6HRX) [![Zenport K104 Harvest Utility Knife Landscape 3-Inch Stainless Steel Deep Serrated Blade](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315co9irNHL.jpg)**Zenport K104 Harvest Utility Knife Landscape 3-Inch Stainless Steel Deep Serrated Blade** Zenport**$9.91**4.5★338 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008G4T6AW) [![PERWIN Hori Hori Garden Knife Garden Tools with Sheath for Weeding Planting Digging 7 Stainless Steel Blade with Cutting Edge Full-Tang Wood Handle with Hanging Hole](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Zp+tdQllL.jpg)**PERWIN Hori Hori Garden Knife Garden Tools with Sheath for Weeding Planting Digging 7 Stainless Steel Blade with Cutting Edge Full-Tang Wood Handle with Hanging Hole** PERWIN**$21.57**4.8★2,927 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCK7NRBH) [![Keyfit Tools SOD Knife Professional Contractor Grade 304 Stainless Steel Blade Sod Cutter Trim New Sod Edging Beds Overgrown Valve Box Sprinkler Heads Like Hunter PGP Raise Repair Remove Sprinklers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51q9QkoXecS.jpg)**Keyfit Tools SOD Knife Professional Contractor Grade 304 Stainless Steel Blade Sod Cutter Trim New Sod Edging Beds Overgrown Valve Box Sprinkler Heads Like Hunter PGP Raise Repair Remove Sprinklers** Keyfit Tools**$28.18**4.6★452 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078XMQH3Y) [![IRWIN 1774108 Linoleum Knife](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3192PQTiYqL.jpg)**IRWIN 1774108 Linoleum Knife** IRWIN**$7.65**4.6★1,480 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052XR1D4)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**19%

*“Great quality tool”*

**Sharpness**11%

*“Very nice sharp knife”*

**Ease Of Use**10%

*“Easy to use”*

**Strength**8%

*“Solid product”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Good price”*

**Cutting/Trimming**7%

*“Digs and cuts nice”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“As advertised”*

**Plant Growth**4%

*“Perfect for gardening”*

**Durability**4%

*“Well made and durable”*

**Precision Of Cut**3%

*“this knife is amazing at cutting with amazing precision”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**17%

*“it broke within an hour of using it”*

**Sharpness**11%

*“Not sharp, doesnt cut like butter, had scratches on it like it was used when I received it”*

**Ease Of Use**10%

*“wasnt able to do with ease”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“Cheaply made”*

**Weight Heavy**5%

*“A bit too heavy for me”*

**Cutting/Trimming**5%

*“You can't cut anything with it”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“* Single blade size may not suit very large projects”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“First of all it looks expensive”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“Sheath seems like a tough Cordura material”*

**Wood Quality**2%

*“Very heavy wood”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall21% - Weight Heavy16% - Sharpness13% - Functionality-Overall9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Value For Money7% - Comfort-Overall3% - Durability3% - Product Condition3% - Defective Material/Parts3%