EYE-HOES / CHOPPING HOES The eye-hoe is probably the oldest hoe design in the world, due to the simplicity of the head shape; traditionally, forging the head could be done with crude tools. The ‘eye’ just had an appropriately-sized stick stuck through it for a handle; as long as one end of the stick was bigger than the eye, it wouldn’t come out. The eye-hoes of today are a lot more refined: ergonomic designs, light weight and perfectly fitted handles wedged into place. Of course, tightening or replacing a handle is easy - just like a hammer or axe with a wooden handle; just drive a wedge into the top to spead the handle out into the eye. We stock replacement handles.
“Garden” Series
We find this series very popular among women; very strong and durable but lighter than you ever thought a forged chopping hoe could be. Ergonomic ovalized kiln-dried ash handles add to the pleasure of using these tools.
54534 - Double Chopper Wide blade and narrow blade make great options for working intensive beds. Head: 3” x 10.5 x .75”” Length: 54” Weight: 1.8 lbs Price: $29.00
55394 - Now also available with a 13" handle as a Hand Hoe Price: $21.00
54535 - Chopper / Rowmaker The backside of this nimble hoe is pointed to make roes or break clods. Head: 2.6” x 10.5” Length: 54” Weight: 2 lbs Price: $29.00
53617 - 3 Tine Chopper The stamped-steel imitations in the hardware store pale by comparison. Head: Length: 54” Weight: 1.8 lbs Price: $29.00
55393 - Now also available with a 13" handle as a Hand Hoe Price: $21.00
Hand Hoes
We find that these short-handled forged steel eye-hoes are the best balanced tools of this type on the market.
54601 - Single Chopper Head: 3” x 5.75”” Length: 13” Weight: 1 lbs Price: $19.00
54597 - ’Sang’ (Ginseng) Hoe Although we certainly do not encourage the unsustainable (or illegal) harvest of this rare plant in the wild, this hoe is very much the traditional size and shape of the ‘sang hoe’ in Appalachia. Of course it’s a great garden tool too! Head: 3.5” x 4” Length: 18” Weight: 1.6 lbs Price: $23.00
”Chopping” Series
Thicker handles, reinforced at the top and heavier blades make this series suitable for heavier soils, roots, etc.
53313 - Chopper Good old fashioned design. Head: 4.5” x 7.5”” Length: 54” Weight: 3.1 lbs Price: $30.00
53321 - Chopper Just like Grampa had! Head: 5” x 7.5” Length: 54” Weight: 3.25 lbs Price: $30.00
54528 - Chopper / Root Cutter Designed like a miniature Mattock (with a longer handle!), this awesome tool is great for heavy garden chopping, trail maintenance, root pruning, etc. Head: 2.6” x 10.5” Length: 54” Weight: 3.1 lbs Price: $39.00
54306 - Grape Hoe Unlike the wimpy versions available that have short ‘UPS shippable’ handles, this true grape hoe has a 6 1/4’ foot long handle! Head and handle shipped separately by U. S. Postal service. Head: 9.5” x 7” Length: 75” Weight: 5 lbs Price: $49.00
53648 - Mattock Talk about a serious tool! I’ve found that the 4 1/2” wide blade is perfect for making a trench for a 4” drainage pipe - and the axe blade on the back made short work of the tree roots I encountered. Head: 5” x 16.5” Length: 41.5” Weight: 5 lbs Price: $47.00
