Q: How does the Lee Valley Swoe cut weeds?
A 5" wide stainless-steel blade cuts weeds off just below the soil surface using a push-pull motion, slicing on both strokes rather than just one direction.
PD215 - Lee Valley Swoe

Many of our customers particularly like this style of hoe. It has a 5" wide stainless-steel blade that is used in a push-pull motion to cut off weeds just below the soil surface.
The comfortable and strong (but lightweight) kiln-dried ash handle is 60" long and sets the blade at the correct cutting angle.
Perfect for quickly weeding either ornamental or vegetable gardens.
Overall tool length is 66".
A 5" wide stainless-steel blade cuts weeds off just below the soil surface using a push-pull motion, slicing on both strokes rather than just one direction.
Yes, the kiln-dried ash handle is 60" long, for an overall tool length of 66", so you can weed while standing rather than bending or kneeling.
Yes, it works well for quickly weeding both ornamental flowers and vegetable gardens.
| Materials | Stainless-steel blade; kiln-dried ash handle |
| Color/Finish | Light wood and forest green |
| Dimensions | 66" overall length; 60" handle; 5" wide blade |
| Includes | Lee Valley Swoe |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |

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Lee Valley Swoe
Many of our customers particularly like this style of hoe. It has a 5" wide stainless-steel blade that is used in a push-pull motion to cut off weeds just below the soil surface.
The comfortable and strong (but lightweight) kiln-dried ash handle is 60" long and sets the blade at the correct cutting angle.
Perfect for quickly weeding either ornamental or vegetable gardens.
Overall tool length is 66".