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Product Dimensions

11.42 x 5.91 x 1.18 inches

Item Weight

5.6 ounces

Manufacturer

Fujiwara Sangyo

ASIN

B003BK2IMO

Customer Reviews

4.7 1,295 ratings

4.7 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#174,852 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
#180 in Garden Hoes

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Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5

1,295 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, sharpness, performance, ease of use, and value of the garden hoe. For example, they mention it's one of the best garden tools, it works great even on stubborn weeds, and it makes weeding a lot easier and faster. They also like the ease of cutting, value, and weight. That said, opinions are mixed on size.

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419 customers mention363 positive56 negative

Customers like the quality of the garden hoe. They say it's one of the best garden tools they have ever owned, and is the best weeding tool they have tried. They also say it is an effective garden hoo, and the most versatile little garden tool they'll ever own.

"...This one has a great angle that cuts deep into the ground as you pull it towards yourself. It's amazing!" Read more

"...Seriously, this is the most versatile little garden tool you'll ever own. Buy one. Or two." Read more

"Second purchase. Great tool. Wanted another." Read more

"...This particular model seems to be made of good steel. It is well-balanced & sharp. I would buy it again.Other considerations:1...." Read more

148 customers mention130 positive18 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the tool. They mention it's sharp enough to cut flesh, separate plants from their roots, and hold a sharpening. Some say the tool is easy to use and has a great shape.

"...They come sharp enough to cut flesh but never have gotten too dull for me to use...." Read more

"...It is well-balanced & sharp. I would buy it again.Other considerations:1...." Read more

"Sharp easy to use weeder" Read more

"...of blade is perfect for "hammering" at deep roots; the edge is sharp enough to whip right thru roots whether beneath the soil, or above..." Read more

135 customers mention132 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the hoe. They mention that it is very effective, works well, and does big and small jobs extremely well. It works great even on stubborn weeds, and is surprising effective in hard, clay soil as it is in softer yard soils. It is also very sharp and works well as a hand hoe, and great for getting landscaping rocks out of the way.

"...It is surprising effective in hard, clay soil as it is in softer yard soils and planter mixes...." Read more

"this product works well for small jobs like some light weeding. I wouldn't use it for anything bigger than that." Read more

"...It works well in digging out the grass and weeds that grow between the stones of the pathway through our backyard and between the patio and garden..." Read more

"...It is AMAZING how it works. It just goes through the dirt like butter. My husband also wishes it came "full size" with a long handle...." Read more

82 customers mention74 positive8 negative

Customers find the tool easy to use. They say it makes weeding a lot easier and faster, making it easy to do some casual weeds when passing through the garden. They also say it helps to dig a hole quickly and greatly reduces weed wrangling time and effort.

"...is not fun under any circumstances but the Gama makes it as easy as can be expected, quick as well. It is also a great cultivator, furrow maker etc...." Read more

"This is my favorite gardening tool for weeding. It is easy to use and makes quick work of getting rid of small weeds around plants." Read more

"...This tool is a lifesaver!!Loosens soil, pulls weeds and so easy to use. I might buy a longer handle one if I need to." Read more

"...You will not be disappointed in this tool.Easy to hold, easy to use. Really a work horse in my gardening bag...." Read more

68 customers mention64 positive4 negative

Customers find the weed whacker easy to use and quick to cut through weeds. They say the sharp edge makes it easy to slice through bushes and grass. Customers also say that it effectively cuts through roots and dirt.

"...This one has a great angle that cuts deep into the ground as you pull it towards yourself. It's amazing!" Read more

"...It is easy to use and makes quick work of getting rid of small weeds around plants." Read more

"I love this hoe! It easily turns soil and eliminates weeds by the root in a couple of flicks of your wrist...." Read more

"...The sharp blade makes easy work of pulling out weeds and unwelcomed plants. The wooden handle is hefty enough to prevent hand fatigue...." Read more

62 customers mention60 positive2 negative

Customers find the value of the tool excellent for the money. They also say it's a very inexpensive implement that does wonders.

"...On top of that, they're very light weight and very reasonably priced.Please note, they are a HAND TOOL...." Read more

"...So, four stars instead of five. It is a good tool, excellent value for the money, but not the very best available...." Read more

"...Overall this is very functional and useful, and reasonably priced...." Read more

"...Great price for an indispensable tool." Read more

52 customers mention44 positive8 negative

Customers like the weight of the hoe. For example, they mention it's lightweight, comfortable, and sturdy. Some appreciate the hefty wooden handle that prevents hand fatigue.

"...On top of that, they're very light weight and very reasonably priced.Please note, they are a HAND TOOL...." Read more

"...The wooden handle is hefty enough to prevent hand fatigue. By far my most used and beloved garden tool." Read more

"...This little hoe is small and lightweight. The sharp edge makes it easy to slice through weeds and grass...." Read more

"This is a lightweight sturdy sharp-edged tool that once owned you will never want to be without...." Read more

76 customers mention33 positive43 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the tool. Some mention it's the perfect size and shape to slice in to the ground and wedge weeds up, while others say that the handle is a bit short for Western hands.

"...2. The handle is somewhat shorter than the one on my old tool, which I preferred...." Read more

"...This little hoe is small and lightweight. The sharp edge makes it easy to slice through weeds and grass...." Read more

"...I thought it was much bigger than described/pictured. The handle is a bit short...." Read more

"...The longer front side of blade is perfect for "hammering" at deep roots; the edge is sharp enough to whip right thru roots whether beneath..." Read more

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Amy Hanson

the best garden tool for hand weeding!

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024

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the best garden tool for hand weeding!

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024

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this product works well for small jobs like some light weeding. I wouldn't use it for anything bigger than that.

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023

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Most avid, frequent gardeners discover one or two implements that become all- or at least most-purpose favorites. These hoes are mine. I use them for weeding, digging small planting holes, chopping, scraping, prying or lifting smaller items, and so on. If I'm going into the garden with just one tool, this is it. If I can have two, I'll add knee pads or small loppers.
I've bought these over and over for many years. Usually they last 2 or 3 years, until I bend them trying to pry up a far-too-large rock from the ground, or something like that. I do meticulously clean them between uses (wipe clean and squirt with WD-40) but don't sharpen. They come sharp enough to cut flesh but never have gotten too dull for me to use.
On top of that, they're very light weight and very reasonably priced.
Please note, they are a HAND TOOL. If you want to hoe/weed while standing, these aren't the right choice.

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abbyanne

Lightweight but sturdy

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023

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This is my second purchase of this product. My first one is still working great; I just leave it around and can't find it all the time! I ordered a couple from a different company and they didn't work at all. This one has a great angle that cuts deep into the ground as you pull it towards yourself. It's amazing!

One person found this helpful

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Encie

Just Bought Third

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2023

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This is far and above my favorite garden tool. I take it to every garden I work in, both home and away. It replaced a similar tool made by Martha Stewart that I bought years ago, but it holds its edge FAR better and has a wider blade. I like it so much, I bought one for a garden gift basket I'm making for a fundraiser. Last week my first hoe disappeared. I was tempted to just confiscate the one I had purchased for the fundraiser, but instead ordered another. Unlike my old one, this has a very nice hanging hole on the handle and it's going to live inside the house right by the back door from now on. Seriously, this is the most versatile little garden tool you'll ever own. Buy one. Or two.

4 people found this helpful

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Pagurus

Good tool for the money!

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2018

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I got two of these this time (lost one, replaced it, bought the other for a spare). This form of hand hoe has become my total favorite hand weeding tool. This particular model seems to be made of good steel. It is well-balanced & sharp. I would buy it again.
Other considerations:
1. The blade is spot-welded to the metal shaft, which is a weakness. One can get a nejiri gama with the handle forged from the same piece of metal as the blade, but for just over twice the cost (~$11 for this one, vs. $24 for the other at this time).
2. The handle is somewhat shorter than the one on my old tool, which I preferred.
3.The handle has a plastic end with a hole in it for hanging, rather than the hole being bored through the wood. I have had the plastic part come off, leaving the handle even shorter.
So, four stars instead of five. It is a good tool, excellent value for the money, but not the very best available.

UPDATE: It lasted exactly one year, then the weak weld broke & the blade came off the handle.

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Linda Hageman

Favorite Weeding Tool

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024

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This is my favorite gardening tool for weeding. It is easy to use and makes quick work of getting rid of small weeds around plants.

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Susan M

Use it all the time. Great tool for weeds. Good price.