Hand Cultivator
This is a tool beloved of many gardeners but I confess I rarely use it preferring my multi-tool Korean Ho-Mi. Having said that - each to their own and, as I said, there are a lot of gardeners who carry these around faithfully.
Construction
The head and neck should ideally be forged in one piece for maximum strength or firmly and securely welded together.
Handles vary in length and you should chose one that you comfortable with. Some handles can be too short making them difficult and uncomfortable to use.
I prefer wooden handles on all my tools but these tend to be more expensive than plastic or metal handled hand tools.
What Do You Use This Tool For
The hand cultivator is used for general weeding and breaking the surface of compacted soil in vegetable plots and between closely planted flowers and shrubs.
It is generally used for quick cultivating jobs - while a hoe would be used for larger jobs.
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