{"product_id":"azui-no101-japanese-four-tine-hand-hoe","title":"Azui No.101 Japanese Four-Tine Hand Hoe","description":"\u003ch3\u003eJapanese four-tine hand hoe for weeding and soil cultivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Azui No.101 Japanese Four-Tine Hand Hoe is a compact hand cultivator for gardeners who need a precise tool for weeding, loosening surface soil and replanting in vegetable beds, borders and tight garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four forged tines work through light soil and small weeds without the reach or aggression of a full-size hoe. Azui lists this model with an 85mm tip width, 145mm head length, 390mm Japanese beech handle and 360g total weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it when you want a Japanese hand hoe for close garden work. For a heavier hoe with both a flat blade and four tines, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/azui-no102-japanese-ika-gata-hand-hoe\"\u003eAzui No.102 Japanese Ika-Gata Hand Hoe\u003c\/a\u003e. For full collection browsing, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azui-seisakusho\"\u003eAzui Seisakusho tools\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-digging-tools\"\u003eJapanese digging tools\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-garden-tools\"\u003eJapanese garden tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Azui Seisakusho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese four-tine hand hoe \/ hand cultivator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 145mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 390mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese beech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miki, Hyogo, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosening surface soil around vegetables and small plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking small weeds out of beds and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplanting and flower-bed preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose garden work where a long-handled hoe is too awkward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should not buy this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this if you need a full-size hoe for standing work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this for levering large roots, rocks or compacted clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this if you want a stainless, maintenance-free tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use, knock off soil and wipe the head dry. For longer storage, apply a light coat of camellia oil. For digging, planting and weeding comparisons, read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/east-west-tools-journal\/hori-hori-knife\"\u003eHori Hori knife garden tool guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azui","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41194984898632,"sku":"DQ001","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9128\/files\/Azui_No101_One_Handed_4_Pronged_Hoe_in_hand.jpg?v=1783224989","url":"https:\/\/eastwesttools.com.au\/products\/azui-no101-japanese-four-tine-hand-hoe","provider":"East-West Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}