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Sanbon Kuwa, Tsubame-Sanjo Forked Hoe

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Sanbon Kuwa, Tsubame-Sanjo Forked Hoe
Sanbon Kuwa, Tsubame-Sanjo Forked Hoe
Sanbon Kuwa, Tsubame-Sanjo Forked Hoe
Sanbon Kuwa, Tsubame-Sanjo Forked Hoe
Sanbon Kuwa, Tsubame-Sanjo Forked Hoe
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A small forked cultivating hoe from Tsubame-Sanjo, in Niigata Prefecture in central Japan. Hand forged of carbon steel with a Japanese oak handle. Used to break up and aerate compacted soil, pulling weeds, and clearing straggly roots, leaves, and debris, especially amidst tight beds and rows of vegetables. Proper use is a kind of chop and pull or gentle pry to loosen soil, care should be taken with stubborn roots however so as not to bend the tines. The blade should be wiped clean after use, stored dry, and if possible oiled if put in to storage for any length of time. About 36cm long with a forked blade of about 10cm by 7.5cm, and 15.cm heal to tip.

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Hand wash only, and never leave soaking. Dry immediately, followed with a light coating of camellia or a mineral oil. Store in a dry environment to prevent rust formation. A sharp knife is a safe knife — use a honing rod to keep a fine edge, and sharpen with a stone when necessary. Treat the wooden handle with a mineral oil when necessary to condition the wood and prevent warping and cracking.
  • Item Dimensions Total L36, Blade L10 x W7.5
  • Materials Carbon steel and Japanese oakwood
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A small forked cultivating hoe from Tsubame-Sanjo, in Niigata Prefecture in central Japan. Hand forged of carbon steel with a Japanese oak handle. Used to break up and aerate compacted soil, pulling weeds, and clearing straggly roots, leaves, and debris, especially amidst tight beds and rows of vegetables. Proper use is a kind of chop and pull or gentle pry to loosen soil, care should be taken with stubborn roots however so as not to bend the tines. The blade should be wiped clean after use, stored dry, and if possible oiled if put in to storage for any length of time. About 36cm long with a forked blade of about 10cm by 7.5cm, and 15.cm heal to tip.

Care Advice

Hand wash only, and never leave soaking. Dry immediately, followed with a light coating of camellia or a mineral oil. Store in a dry environment to prevent rust formation. A sharp knife is a safe knife — use a honing rod to keep a fine edge, and sharpen with a stone when necessary. Treat the wooden handle with a mineral oil when necessary to condition the wood and prevent warping and cracking.
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  • Item Dimensions Total L36, Blade L10 x W7.5
  • Materials Carbon steel and Japanese oakwood
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Tags: japanese hoe , sanbon kuwa hoe , sanbon-kuwa , asano mokkousho , niigata , hand forged japanese hoe , forked hoe

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