{"product_id":"azui-tough-ground-set","title":"Azui Tough Ground Set","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTwo forged Japanese garden tools for firmer soil, roots and close digging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Azui Tough Ground Set combines the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/azui-no102-japanese-ika-gata-hand-hoe\"\u003eAzui No.102 Japanese Ika-Gata Hand Hoe\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/azui-no106-japanese-pick-mattock\"\u003eAzui No.106 Japanese Pick Mattock\u003c\/a\u003e for garden work that needs more bite than a light cultivator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurchased separately, the two tools total $115. This set ships together at $103.50, saving $11.50. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azui-seisakusho\"\u003eAzui Seisakusho tools\u003c\/a\u003e, compare the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-digging-tools\"\u003eJapanese digging tools\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-garden-tools\"\u003eJapanese garden tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmer or compacted garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaking the surface before planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow weeding and bed preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlled digging around roots and established plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners who want a cutting hoe and a more forceful mattock rather than two similar tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho should not buy this\u003c\/h3\u003e\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 demolition, heavy rock breaking or levering large roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this if you only need light surface cultivation; the Soil Preparation Duo is the better fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not buy this if you want stainless, maintenance-free tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnock 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-tool-care-sharpening\"\u003eJapanese tool care and sharpening products\u003c\/a\u003e for oil and rust-prevention supplies, or compare it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/azui-soil-preparation-duo\"\u003eAzui Soil Preparation Duo\u003c\/a\u003e for lighter cultivation work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azui","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41231227289672,"sku":null,"price":103.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9128\/files\/Azui_Tough_Ground_Set.jpg?v=1784339059","url":"https:\/\/eastwesttools.com.au\/products\/azui-tough-ground-set","provider":"East-West Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}