Tsubame-Sanjo Ikagata, or Japanese Cuttlefish Hoe
£25.00
Ex Tax: £20.83
A double sided hoe forged in Tsubame-Sanjo, a city famed for its multitude of smithies and small metalworking workshops. Made of Japanese carbon steel, with a shaped white oak handle, secured through the eye with a steel wedge which is simply knocked tighter as required. Thought to resemble a cuttlefish (ika) this obviously versatile tool benefits from the added weight, balance, and strength its two bladed construction affords. Used for chopping out stubborn weeds and roots, cultivating soil, and raking out debris between bedding plants or vegetables. Very approximately 37cm x 23cm x 7cm.
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.
- Weight g 620g
- Item Dimensions Total L37, Forked blade L10 x W8, Square blade L8 x W7
- Materials Carbon steel and white oakwood
A double sided hoe forged in Tsubame-Sanjo, a city famed for its multitude of smithies and small metalworking workshops. Made of Japanese carbon steel, with a shaped white oak handle, secured through the eye with a steel wedge which is simply knocked tighter as required. Thought to resemble a cuttlefish (ika) this obviously versatile tool benefits from the added weight, balance, and strength its two bladed construction affords. Used for chopping out stubborn weeds and roots, cultivating soil, and raking out debris between bedding plants or vegetables. Very approximately 37cm x 23cm x 7cm.
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.
- Weight g 620g
- Item Dimensions Total L37, Forked blade L10 x W8, Square blade L8 x W7
- Materials Carbon steel and white oakwood
Tags:
hoe
, japanese hoe
, cuttle fish hoe
, ikegata
, ikagata
, kusakichi
, muranokajiya
, Bachi
, Zuru
