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Japanese Draw Hoe

Name: Japanese Draw Hoe
Brand: Matsuo Hamono
SKU: G-ELE-MAT-DRAW-HOE
Price: 89.90 NZD
Availability: InStock

$89.90

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Soil preparation, elevated to an art form.

For those who treat seedling placement like a high-stakes surgical procedure and dirt like doctrine, meet your new obsession. Crafted in Sanjō, Japan, by Matsuo Hamono, this Japanese Draw Hoe brings serious pedigree to your vegetable patch.

This is not your average shed-filler. It features a hand-forged, laminated blade that combines a hard carbon-steel face with a shock-absorbing softer steel back—the legendary construction method that made Japanese chisels famous. What does that mean for you? Incredible durability and a sharp blade that slices through soil and roots with satisfying ease. Whether you are prepping beds for seeding, transplanting, hilling, or weeding, this tool makes the job feel less like work and more like a ritual.

Measuring 95cm long overall with a 23.5cm wide blade, it is strong yet remarkably lightweight, and finished with a sturdy hardwood handle. It's a traditional tool with a long history of use in Japan, built for those who know that the secret to great gardening starts from the ground up.

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Material & Care

Forged from high-carbon steel & iron. To keep that Japanese steel in peak condition, wipe it clean and keep it dry after your shift in the dirt. A little oil on the blade and joints goes a long way in preventing rust. Store it safely (and away from the kids), and as always, garden gloves are recommended.

Specifications

Blade length: 23.5cm
Full length: 95.5cm

Reviews

“I wish I had discovered this years ago. Made the perfect gift for the man who ‘has it all’. Beautifully crafted, I was pleasantly surprised how heavy and sharp it was. Would buy again.”

“I love the easy access both sides, the height was sufficient to grown runner beans on a tall mesh frame and it’s very easy to put together but may need two people to lift the net over the framework. Just love it.”

“I have one and it is a game changer. Enough pockets to totally fit all the tools I wanted to carry. It's great to have them all in one handy place when I'm working in the garden instead of floating around in the bottom of the wheelbarrow.”

“Where has this tool been all my life? It is awesome, works brilliantly, even with older dried out flax. Literally like a hot knife through butter."

Japanese Draw Hoe