Azui No.102 Japanese Ika-Gata hand hoe in hand for weeding and soil cultivation
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Azui No.102 Japanese Ika-Gata Hand Hoe

$55.00

Azui’s most versatile compact hand hoe, combining four tines for cultivation with a small flat blade for scraping shallow weeds, breaking small clods and drawing soil.

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Product Care

Japanese carbon steel tools stay at their best when they are wiped dry, kept clean of sap, sharpened before they become blunt and oiled before storage. Read the full guide.

 

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Description

Japanese Ika-Gata hand hoe for cultivating, scraping and close weeding

The Azui No.102 Japanese Ika-Gata Hand Hoe is a compact two-sided garden tool for gardeners who want one hand hoe that can both loosen soil and make more direct surface cuts.

Use the four tines to open and aerate the upper layer of a garden bed. Turn the head over and use the small flat blade to scrape shallow weeds, break small clods, draw loose soil back into place and tidy a small planting area.

Best suited to

  • Loosening and aerating the upper layer of garden soil
  • Scraping and cutting shallow weeds
  • Breaking small clods after cultivation
  • Drawing loosened soil back into place
  • Preparing small planting areas
  • Working around vegetables, borders and established plants

Compare the Azui tools

Choose another tool if

  • You need a long handle for standing work.
  • Your main task is breaking deeply compacted soil.
  • You plan to lever rocks or substantial roots.
  • You specifically want stainless steel with minimal maintenance.

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About Azui Seisakusho

Azui Seisakusho makes different forged head profiles for different soil jobs. Browse the full Azui range or read the Japanese Tool Care Guide.

Specifications
  • Maker: Azui Seisakusho
  • Model: No.102
  • Tool type: Japanese Ika-Gata hand hoe / combination hand cultivator
  • Tip width: 85mm / 76mm
  • Head length: 234mm
  • Total weight: 500g
  • Handle length: 390mm
  • Handle material: Japanese beech
  • Made in: Miki, Hyōgo, Japan
Maintenance

Knock soil from the forged head after use, wipe it dry and apply a light coat of camellia oil before longer storage. Do not use the blade or tines as a pry bar against rocks, concrete edges or substantial roots.

For more guidance, read the Japanese Tool Care Guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Japanese Ika-Gata hand hoe used for?

A Japanese Ika-Gata hand hoe is used for close weeding, loosening soil and shallow cutting. The Azui No.102 combines a flat hoe blade with four tines in one compact garden tool.

How is the Azui No.102 different from the No.101?

The No.102 has a flat blade plus four tines and weighs about 500g. The No.101 is lighter at about 360g and uses a four-tine head only.

Can the Azui No.102 be used in hard soil?

It can be used carefully in firm garden soil, but it should not be used as a pry bar on rocks, large roots or compacted clay. That can damage the blade or tines.

How do I maintain the Azui No.102 hand hoe?

Clean soil from the blade and tines after use, dry the forged head and oil it before storage. Avoid levering against stones, concrete edges or large roots.

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