Hand holding Azui No.106 Japanese garden mattock with 390mm beech handle for soil cultivation
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Azui No.106 Japanese Pick Mattock

$60.00

A compact pick mattock for concentrated soil breaking, starting narrow planting holes and shaping localised areas in crusted, dry or firmer garden ground.

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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 pick mattock for compact digging and concentrated soil breaking

The Azui No.106 Japanese Pick Mattock is the strongest compact soil-working tool in the current East West Tools Azui range. It is designed for localised digging, breaking crusted or compacted surface layers and working in narrow spaces where a full-size mattock is too large.

The pointed pick concentrates force into a small area to open firm spots and start a narrow planting hole. Turn the tool over and the mattock blade widens the loosened area, breaks smaller clods, pulls disturbed soil and shapes the planting space.

Best suited to

  • Breaking crusted or compacted surface soil
  • Starting narrow planting holes
  • Loosening dry or neglected garden beds in small areas
  • Working between established plants where larger tools are awkward
  • Loosening soil between established roots where there is enough working space
  • Widening and shaping a loosened planting area

Compare the Azui tools

Choose another tool if

  • You need a full-size mattock for standing work or large areas.
  • You are breaking rock, concrete or construction material.
  • You intend to lever against large rocks or substantial roots.
  • Your main task is light surface cultivation.
  • 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.106
  • Tool type: Japanese pick mattock / hand mattock
  • Tip width: 35mm
  • Head length: 345mm
  • 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 pick or blade as a pry bar against large 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 pick mattock used for?

A Japanese pick mattock is used for close digging, loosening firm soil, working around roots and opening narrow planting spots where a full-size mattock is too large.

How is the Azui No.106 different from the No.101 and No.102?

The No.106 is the digging option. It has a pointed pick and narrow mattock blade. The No.101 is a lighter four-tine cultivator, while the No.102 combines a flat blade with four tines.

Can the Azui No.106 be used in hard soil?

It is better suited to firm soil than the lighter hand hoes, but it should not be used as a pry bar against large rocks, concrete or heavy roots.

How do I maintain the Azui No.106 pick mattock?

Clean soil from the forged head after use, dry it properly and oil it before storage. Avoid levering against rocks, concrete edges or heavy roots.

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