Q: What is a san-kaku hoe used for?
It's used for weeding and trenching, with hardened stainless-steel spear points that break up soil and sever roots, plus sharpened edges that slice through soil to clear shallow-rooted weeds.
PA318 - San-Kaku Hoe, 57 1/2"
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While these may look like something you'd carry into battle, they are truly effective hoes, and real workhorses in the garden. Popular in Japan for weeding and trenching, they have hardened stainless-steel spear points to break up soil and sever roots, and sharpened edges for slicing through soil to remove shallow-rooted weeds.
The short-handled version, 18" long overall with a 5 1/2" long, 3 3/4" wide head, is ideal for working on your knees, in raised beds, or in confined spaces. Designed for use in a standing position, the long-handled hoe is 57 1/2" long overall, with a 7 1/2" long, 4 1/2" wide head (minor assembly required; hardware and hex key included).
Each has a comfortable, oval handle. Well made in Japan. For the curious, san-kaku is Japanese for triangle.
It's used for weeding and trenching, with hardened stainless-steel spear points that break up soil and sever roots, plus sharpened edges that slice through soil to clear shallow-rooted weeds.
San-kaku is Japanese for triangle, and this triangle hoe takes its name from the tool's triangular spear-point head.
Choose the 18" short-handled version for raised beds, container gardens or working on your knees in tight spaces, and the 57 1/2" long-handled version if you'd rather stand while weeding or trenching across open ground.
Yes, minor assembly is required, but the hardware and hex key needed are included.
| Materials | Stainless steel blade; hardwood handle |
| Dimensions | 18" overall length (5 1/2" × 3 3/4" head) or 57 1/2" overall length (7 1/2" × 4 1/2" head) |
| Includes | Hoe; mounting hardware and hex key (long-handled version only) |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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San-Kaku Hoes
While these may look like something you'd carry into battle, they are truly effective hoes, and real workhorses in the garden. Popular in Japan for weeding and trenching, they have hardened stainless-steel spear points to break up soil and sever roots, and sharpened edges for slicing through soil to remove shallow-rooted weeds.
The short-handled version, 18" long overall with a 5 1/2" long, 3 3/4" wide head, is ideal for working on your knees, in raised beds, or in confined spaces. Designed for use in a standing position, the long-handled hoe is 57 1/2" long overall, with a 7 1/2" long, 4 1/2" wide head (minor assembly required; hardware and hex key included).
Each has a comfortable, oval handle. Well made in Japan. For the curious, san-kaku is Japanese for triangle.
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