{"product_id":"azui-soil-preparation-duo","title":"Azui Soil Preparation Duo","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTwo forged Japanese hand hoes for loosening, weeding and preparing garden soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Azui Soil Preparation Duo combines two compact Japanese garden tools for routine soil cultivation, shallow weeding and close work around established plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/azui-no101-japanese-four-tine-hand-hoe\"\u003eAzui No.101 Japanese Four-Tine Hand Hoe\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/azui-no102-japanese-ika-gata-hand-hoe\"\u003eAzui No.102 Japanese Ika-Gata Hand Hoe\u003c\/a\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchased separately, the two tools total $105. This set ships together at $94.50, saving $10.50. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azui-seisakusho\"\u003eAzui Seisakusho collection\u003c\/a\u003e, compare more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-digging-tools\"\u003eJapanese digging tools\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-garden-tools\"\u003eJapanese garden tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAzui No.101 Four-Tine Hand Hoe:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 360g cultivator for loosening soil, lifting small weeds and working close to plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAzui No.102 Ika-Gata Hand Hoe:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 500g blade-and-tine hoe for shallow cutting, weeding and shaping planting areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable beds, flower beds and established borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosening and aerating surface soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow weeding and preparing planting rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking carefully around established plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners who want two complementary compact tools rather than one general-purpose hoe\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 long-handled tools for standing work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this for breaking rock, levering large roots or heavily compacted ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this if you want stainless, maintenance-free garden tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-tool-care-sharpening\"\u003eJapanese tool care and sharpening products\u003c\/a\u003e for oil and rust prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azui","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41231223783496,"sku":null,"price":94.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9128\/files\/Azui_Soil_Preparation_Duo.jpg?v=1784338209","url":"https:\/\/eastwesttools.com.au\/products\/azui-soil-preparation-duo","provider":"East-West Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}