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With a specialty in historical, often one-of-a-kind, tools that you will not find in other garden tool offerings, this collection is built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType of tool: Hori-Hori\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunction of tool: Cutting, Digging, Scooping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Pig Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058896814401,"sku":"WH-0026-10","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5824\/1345\/files\/hand-forged-hori-hori-trowel-1.jpg?v=1697481545"},{"product_id":"hand-forged-trowel","title":"Hand Forged Trowel","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt from saw steel and knife-sharpened along the length of the curved edge. A substantial trowel for digging in any kind of soil. The shank is riveted to the handle to ensure permanent fit and offset so you won't scrape your knuckles when getting down to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand forged in the Pacific Northwest in small batches by one of few remaining blacksmiths making these types of tools in the US, Red Pig Garden Tools. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Pig Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058971820353,"sku":"WH-0002-10","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5824\/1345\/files\/hand-forged-trowel-1.jpg?v=1697482109"},{"product_id":"hand-forged-steel-and-hickory-ball-weeder","title":"Hand Forged Steel and Hickory Ball Weeder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Victorian invention, “Ball Weeders” have a two pronged fork protruding from a 2 1\/2-inch diameter knob at the base of a short handle. 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The forged head is strong enough and long enough to grab mature taproots by the shoulder and pop them out of the ground with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand forged in the Pacific Northwest in small batches by one of few remaining blacksmiths making these types of tools in the US, Red Pig Garden Tools. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Pig Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058973000001,"sku":"WH-0022-10","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5824\/1345\/files\/hand-forged-ball-weeder-1.jpg?v=1697482121"},{"product_id":"hand-forged-cape-cod-weeder","title":"Hand Forged Cape Cod Weeder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cape Cod Weeder, (designed decades ago by a woman living on Cape Cod ) was a regional favorite until the late 1980's when Snow \u0026amp; Neally of Bangor, Maine began to market it nationwide. It is now well on its way to ubiquity. This version adheres closely to the original design albeit with a longer shank and shorter handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged it a bit thicker for longer life and better performance on overgrown weeds. The tool cuts on both the forward and back stroke -- it's a scuffle hoe -- and can be turned on its side and driven in by its point to nick out weeds snuggled up to valuable plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand forged in the Pacific Northwest in small batches by one of few remaining blacksmiths making these types of tools in the US, Red Pig Garden Tools. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Pig Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058973589825,"sku":"WH-0003-10","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5824\/1345\/files\/hand-forged-cape-cod-weeder-1.jpg?v=1697482130"},{"product_id":"hand-forged-tang-and-ferrule-7-tine-hand-rake","title":"Hand Forged Tang and Ferrule 6 Tine Hand Rake","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand forged steel hand rakes were once common in the United States. These days they are more than a little hard to find. This seven-tine rake has its head welded to a foot long shank that is set four inches deep into its hickory handle and riveted in place. Use it to fine the soil of a newly cultivated bed, to loosen compacted soil, to work amendments into the soil around plants, and firm up beds after seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand forged in the Pacific Northwest in small batches by one of few remaining blacksmiths making these types of tools in the US, Red Pig Garden Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Pig Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058975359297,"sku":"WH-0019-10","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/5824\/1345\/files\/hand-forged-hand-rake-3.jpg?v=1697482139"},{"product_id":"hand-forged-flat-trowel","title":"Hand Forged Flat Trowel","description":"\u003cp\u003eGarden trowels evolved from Mason's trowels. Before they became cupped, garden trowels looked like this one which is still used in Holland for setting bulbs. If you start ground covers in traditional flats (as opposed to celled plastic trays) you'll find this bulb setter is excellent for slicing and setting starts. 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