Cuttle Fish Hoe
$14.00
Cuttle Fish Hoe
A heavy duty two sided tool that cuts up heavy soil and then stirs it up. A three tine rake hoe with a blade. The hoe is great for cultivating soil. The three tine rake hoe allows you to cut hard roots and weeds with the fork prong blades.
Product description:
- Blades are high carbon steel
- Hardwood handle
- Made in Japan
Dimensions:
- Handle length: 12"
- Scraper side: 4"
- Rake/Hoe side: 3"
- Overall length: 12"
- Weight: 10 ounces
We ship our Japanese garden tools anywhere in the United States.
How to use your Japanese tools-
- Japanese steel is hard and sharp, and can be more brittle than some people are used to - it will chip if abused
- Do not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material (even bamboo fibers and some very hard woods, especially knots and burrs, can damage steel edges)
- Do not twist or apply uneven pressure
- Cut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibers
- Pay attention to the maximum cut dimensions, and don’t overdo it (shears are not loppers)
- Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts
Keep them clean-
- Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a towel and Sap Remover
- Dry, wipe over with Camellia oil or use the Camellia Oil Applicator and store in a dry place
Keep them sharp-
New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice they gradually lose their edge. Use a Sharpening Stone or Twin Diamond File.
- Sharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks
- Sharpen Shears and Topiary Clippers every time you use them - the difference is amazing