Azui No.102 Ika-Gata hand hoe and No.106 pick mattock held together as the Azui Tough Ground Set.
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Azui Tough Ground Set

$103.50

Two forged Japanese garden tools for firmer soil, shallow weeding, roots and close digging. Includes the Azui No.102 Ika-Gata Hoe and No.106 Pick Mattock 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 garden tools for firmer soil, roots and close digging

The Azui Tough Ground Set combines the Azui No.102 Japanese Ika-Gata Hand Hoe and Azui No.106 Japanese Pick Mattock for garden work that needs more bite than a light cultivator.

The No.102 uses a broad cutting blade and four forged tines for shallow weeding, loosening soil and preparing planting areas. The No.106 adds a narrow mattock blade and pointed pick for compacted patches, close digging and controlled work around stubborn roots.

Purchased separately, the two tools total $115. This set ships together at $103.50, saving $11.50. Browse more Azui Seisakusho tools, compare the wider Japanese digging tools range, or see all Japanese garden tools.

Best suited to

  • Firmer or compacted garden soil.
  • Breaking the surface before planting.
  • Shallow weeding and bed preparation.
  • Controlled digging around roots and established plants.
  • Gardeners who want a cutting hoe and a more forceful mattock rather than two similar tools.

Who should not buy this

  • Do not buy this if you need long-handled tools for standing work.
  • Do not buy this for demolition, heavy rock breaking or levering large roots.
  • Do not buy this if you only need light surface cultivation; the Soil Preparation Duo is the better fit.
  • Do not buy this if you want stainless, maintenance-free tools.

Care

Knock soil from both forged heads after use, wipe them dry and apply a light coat of camellia oil before longer storage. Do not use the tines, mattock blade or pick as pry bars against rocks or concrete. Browse Japanese tool care and sharpening products for oil and rust-prevention supplies, or compare it with the Azui Soil Preparation Duo for lighter cultivation work.

Specifications
  • Maker: Azui Seisakusho
  • Set contents: No.102 Ika-Gata Hand Hoe and No.106 Pick Mattock
  • Tool type: Japanese tough-ground garden tool set
  • No.102 weight: 500g
  • No.106 weight: 500g
  • Handle length: 390mm each
  • Handle material: Japanese beech
  • Made in: Miki, Hyogo, Japan
  • Combined individual value: $115
  • Set price: $103.50
Maintenance

Knock soil from both forged heads after use, wipe them dry and apply a light coat of camellia oil before longer storage. Do not use the tines, mattock blade or pick as pry bars against rocks, concrete edges or large roots.

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

What is included in the Azui Tough Ground Set?

The set includes one Azui No.102 Japanese Ika-Gata Hand Hoe and one Azui No.106 Japanese Pick Mattock. Both have 390mm Japanese beech handles and are made in Miki, Japan.

How do the No.102 and No.106 differ?

The No.102 has a broad cutting blade and four tines for shallow weeding, loosening soil and preparing beds. The No.106 has a pointed pick and narrow mattock blade for firmer soil, close digging and controlled work around roots.

Will this set break rocks or remove large roots?

No. It is designed for compacted garden soil and controlled work around smaller roots. Do not use either tool for demolition, heavy rock breaking or as a lever on large roots.

Are these long-handled tools for standing work?

No. Both tools have 390mm handles and are intended for crouched, kneeling or close hand work in beds and borders.

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