This should not be seen as a heavy-usage hoe that one would use to hoe multiple 50' rows of flowers and veggies in the garden. And don't evaluate it based on its appropriateness to prepare a 50' X 100' garden plot for planting.
This is a Japanese hoe, and it excells at the tasks for which it was designed.
If you need to weed a flower bed, you won't find a better tool. It you need to "hill up" a short row of potatoes, this tool is perfect. Do you need to set out some strawberry plants or gladiolus bulbs? Look no further. This is the perfect tool for the job.
And if you are planting large seeds (like beans) you can get it done quickly with this hoe
I am now in my 70s. I am 6'4" tall. My back and knees are shot. But the thing that hasn't changed is my love of gardening. I can't get on my knees to pull weeds by hand if I want to get up when I finish. And I can't bend over to pull them up, unless I want to take heavy pain medication. But with this Japanese hoe, I can make short work of weeding, planting bulbs, large seeds, or potatoes, and hilling up the soil around potato plants as they grow.
This hoe does NOT have a full length handle. The wooden handle is 41" long (as opposed to 57"-60" in a full-size hoe. The diameter of the handle is about 5/8," which makes it smaller and lighter than its full-sized American cousin. And that small size and light weight is what makes it perfect for performing the tasks for which it was designed.
The business end of the hoe is stainless steel, and the edge is razor sharp, which makes cutting weeds off below ground level a snap. The entire tool weighs in at 16.5 ounces (1 lb plus half an ounce). There is a reason it is this diminutive. The hoe is designed to be wielded one handed. The people who complain complain that the hoe is uncomfortable to use two-handed have, I believe, missed the point. This is NOT a large, heavy, long-handled, Western-style hoe. Using it two handed would be like trying to use a traditional wheelbarrow with one hand. It would perform poorly because it is designed for two-handed use. It's not the tool that is at fault, but its improper use.
I just used this hoe to weed around the 4 fig trees I planted earlier this spring. Then I used it to weed a row of beets, and plant a 25' row of sweet potatoes. I was able to accomplish all these tasks easily while I was standing upright. Total time: less than 10 minutes. Honestly, I wish I had discovered this style hoe 20 years ago. I could have eliminated a great deal of pain I had thought was the price I had to pay to continue gardening. I was wrong. And just in case this tool becomes unavailable in the future, I am going to order another one now to have a backup in case something happens to this one.
I recommend this hoe without reservation. Just use it as intended, and prepare to be impressed.
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Nisaku
To perform at your greatest potential, you need to work with the best. Nisaku manufactures professional quality hand tools for lawn, garden, kitchen and outdoor applications with unmatched design and function. Each piece is forged by master blade craftsmen with the highest grade Japanese stainless steel for durability, precision and control that withstands intense use and harsh conditions. Check out our full lineup of tools to complete you outdoor toolbox.
Nisaku NJP1010
Made in Japan. Exclusively Distributed by Snow Joe, LLC
- ★ The NJP1010 Long Handle Nejiri Gama Weeding Hoe is part of an extensive line of Nisaku gardening tools including the #1 selling Hori-Hori Digging Knife on Amazon, the NJP650.
- ▲ Features: 4.5" length Stainless Steel Nejiri shaped blade can not only be used as a traditional hoe but also for weeding shallow roots with the sharp edge.
- ▲ Quality: Made from authentic Tomita (Est. 1960) Japanese Stainless Steel by real metal craftsmen ensures that your Nisaku products will last for many seasons.
- ▲ Great Gift: A quality product with an elegant look makes a great gift for anyone in your life who loves to garden.
- ▲ About Us: Nisaku has a full line of outdoor products made using authentic Tomita Steel (Est. 1960). We hope you love our product and check out our entire lineup of Japanese Steel tools.
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Game Changer in the War Against Weeds
I absolutely love this triangular hoe. The fact that it’s made of stainless steel sealed the deal for me. The edges can be sharpened with a garden tool sharpener. I use the one made by Corona.It really takes care of a large area of weeds in mere minutes. Picking up the weeds afterwards is a chore, but it’s good knowing that you get the weeds out before they go to seed.To protect the steel, I made a sheath using scraps of leather, suede lace, rivets, and a rivet setter kit. I punched holes for weaving the suede lace with a leather hole puncher.
