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

A coordinated two-tool set for routine soil preparation in workable beds, pairing controlled four-tine cultivation with a versatile blade-and-tine hoe for shallow weeding and finishing.

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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 Japanese hand hoes for routine soil preparation and shallow weeding

The Azui Soil Preparation Duo combines two compact hand hoes for maintaining workable garden beds, loosening the upper soil layer and handling close weeding around established plants.

Start with the No.101 Four-Tine Hand Hoe to loosen and aerate the soil with control. Move to the No.102 Ika-Gata Hand Hoe when you need more versatile cultivation, then use its small flat blade for scraping shallow weeds, breaking small clods and drawing loose soil back into place.

What is included

  • No.101 Four-Tine Hand Hoe: lighter, focused cultivation and aeration.
  • No.102 Ika-Gata Hand Hoe: four tines for cultivation plus a small flat blade for scraping and shallow cutting.

Best suited to

  • Maintaining vegetable beds, herb gardens and flower borders
  • Loosening and aerating the upper soil layer
  • Disturbing young weeds before they establish deeply
  • Mixing compost or amendments into workable soil
  • Preparing and tidying small planting areas

Compare the Azui sets

  • Soil Preparation Duo: No.101 + No.102 for routine cultivation and shallow weeding.
  • Tough Ground Set: No.102 + No.106 for firmer soil and compact digging.
  • Complete Garden Cultivation Set: all three tools for the widest compact soil-working range.

Choose another set if

  • You need long-handled tools for standing work.
  • Your main task is breaking heavily compacted ground.
  • You need to lever rocks or substantial roots.
  • You only need one narrowly defined tool.
  • You specifically want stainless steel with minimal maintenance.

Bundle saving

Purchased separately, the two tools total $105. This set is priced at $94.50, saving $10.50.

About Azui Seisakusho

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

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, Hyōgo, Japan
  • Combined individual value: $105
  • Set price: $94.50
  • Saving: $10.50
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 substantial roots.

For more guidance, read the Japanese Tool Care Guide.
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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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