Forked Hand Hoe

A heavy-duty Japanese three-pronged hoe designed for digging, weeding, and planting. Ideal for preparing seed beds in the vegetable garden, it's well suited for lifting out roots, clumps, and stones. Its narrow profile makes it especially useful for working in tight garden beds where precision is needed to avoid disturbing nearby plants.

Materials:  S55C steel, birch wood

Made by:  Niwaki

Made in:  Japan

Specifications:  15.6" x 3.8" x 6.2"

Care:  Carbon steel is very hard, sharp, and retains its sharpness better than stainless steel. However, it is more prone to rusting, and can be more brittle than some people are used to—it will chip if abused, and must be treated with a little more care.

• If you are using the hoe for an extended potting session, we recommend keeping a clean, dry cloth handy and giving the prongs an occasional wipe, especially if it's getting wet. 
• After using, remove leaf residue, rust and gunk with a Clean Mate and water. Dry with a clean cloth and wipe with Camellia Oil. Store in a dry place. 

Use:  Use in a chopping or raking motion to loosen soil, break up clumps, remove roots and rocks, or prepare seedbeds.

Further Reading:  The word niwaki in Japanese means "garden tree", and it refers to the art of training trees through care, attention, and detail. Niwaki brings the very best in Japanese design and craftsmanship, inspiring gardeners, chefs, and craftsmen to do the stuff they love, even better. 

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