Narrow Curved Edge Hoe 24oz -7.5" x 3.5" with 53" Ash Handle

Narrow Curved Edge Hoe by SHW Tools
Item number: 53347

The differences between these Eye hoes and others you will find on the market are:

1. The SHAPE of the handle - most have round handles, while these German ones all have Oval handles: like an Axe, sledgehammer, pickAxe or any well-designed striking tool. This is very important, because the way the human hand is shaped, holding an oval handle naturally aims the tool head properly, and is much more ergonomic when using the tool for long periods (resulting in less hand fatigue). Also, note that all the handles in the chopping series are actually LARGER toward the head for extra strength - you simply don't see this design on the lower cost hoes; it's more expensive to produce a handle this strong. 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 spread the handle out into the eye. We stock replacement handles.
2. Head angles and balance. The Germans have spent a tremendously long time perfecting these tools, the foundry location where SHW currently resides in the Black Forest has been forging tools since the year 1267! The head angles and balance of these eye hoes is unparalleled, meaning more work done with less fatigue.
3. Steel Quality. We probably don't need to say more here - what kind of quality would you expect from an old German company? I can tell you this: when I hit one of our Kentucky limestone rocks with an SHW hoe, it' usually the rock that gets the chip out of it!!