Azui Soil Preparation Duo with No.101 four-tine hand hoe and No.102 Ika-Gata hoe, forged in Japan.
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Azui Soil Preparation Duo

$94.50

Two complementary forged Japanese hand hoes for loosening soil, shallow weeding and preparing garden beds. Includes the Azui No.101 and No.102 at a lower combined price.

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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

Two forged Japanese hand hoes for loosening, weeding and preparing garden soil

The Azui Soil Preparation Duo combines two compact Japanese garden tools for routine soil cultivation, shallow weeding and close work around established plants.

The set includes the Azui No.101 Japanese Four-Tine Hand Hoe and the Azui No.102 Japanese Ika-Gata Hand Hoe. The No.101 is a lighter four-tine cultivator for loosening surface soil, while the No.102 adds a broad cutting blade for shallow weeds, shaping beds and preparing planting rows.

Purchased separately, the two tools total $105. This set ships together at $94.50, saving $10.50. Browse the full Azui Seisakusho collection, compare more Japanese digging tools, or explore all Japanese garden tools.

Best suited to

  • Vegetable beds, flower beds and established borders.
  • Loosening and aerating surface soil.
  • Shallow weeding and preparing planting rows.
  • Working carefully around established plants.
  • Gardeners who want two complementary compact tools rather than one general-purpose hoe.

Who should not buy this

  • Do not buy this if you need long-handled tools for standing work.
  • Do not buy this for breaking rock, levering large roots or heavily compacted ground.
  • Do not buy this if you want stainless, maintenance-free garden tools.

Care

Remove soil after use, wipe both forged heads dry and apply a light coat of camellia oil before longer storage. Do not use the blades or tines as pry bars against rocks, concrete or large roots. Browse Japanese tool care and sharpening products for oil and rust prevention.

Specifications
  • Maker: Azui Seisakusho
  • Set contents: No.101 Four-Tine Hand Hoe and No.102 Ika-Gata Hand Hoe
  • Tool type: Japanese soil preparation set
  • No.101 weight: 360g
  • No.102 weight: 500g
  • Handle length: 390mm each
  • Handle material: Japanese beech
  • Made in: Miki, Hyogo, Japan
  • Combined individual value: $105
  • Set price: $94.50
Maintenance

Remove soil after use, wipe both forged heads dry and apply a light coat of camellia oil before longer storage. Do not use the blades or tines as pry bars against rocks, concrete or large roots.

For oil and rust prevention, browse Japanese tool care and sharpening.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What tools are included in the Azui Soil Preparation Duo?

The set includes the Azui No.101 Japanese Four-Tine Hand Hoe and the Azui No.102 Japanese Ika-Gata Hand Hoe. Both are compact forged garden tools with 390mm Japanese beech handles.

What is the difference between the Azui No.101 and No.102?

The No.101 is a lighter four-tine cultivator for loosening surface soil and working around plants. The heavier No.102 combines four tines with a flat hoe blade for shallow cutting, weeding and shaping planting areas.

Is this set suitable for hard or rocky ground?

It is intended for routine cultivation in garden beds and firm surface soil. It is not designed for breaking rock, levering large roots or opening heavily compacted ground. The Azui No.106 Pick Mattock is the better addition for tougher close digging.

How should I care for the Azui Soil Preparation Duo?

Remove soil after use, wipe the forged heads dry and apply a light coat of camellia oil before storage. Do not use the blades or tines as pry bars against rocks, concrete or large roots.

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