{"title":"Forestry Hoes","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hoopoe-hoe-cutter-mattock-4lbs","title":"Hoopoe Hoe Cutter Mattock with Flat Hoe Blade - 5.7lbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown in Germany as a Wiedehopfhacke, or hoopoe hoe, this formidable cutter mattock combines a broad digging blade with a sharpened axe-like blade. It is made for clearing overgrown ground, cutting stubborn roots, digging in difficult soil, and carrying out the rough work that quickly overwhelms a lighter garden hoe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cutter blade severs roots, vines, woody stems, and buried growth as you open the ground. On the opposite side, the broad hoe blade breaks and moves a relatively large volume of soil with each stroke. Its width is useful for trenching, clearing planting areas, shaping banks and trails, and pulling loosened soil away from roots or rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf our two hoopoe hoes, this is the better choice when you want the broader, more productive digging blade. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hoopoe-hoe-cutter-mattock-with-oval-hoe-blade-6lbs\" title=\"oval-bladed hoopoe mattock hoe\"\u003eoval-bladed model\u003c\/a\u003e penetrates resistant ground more readily and is especially well suited to concentrated digging and planting holes. The broad-bladed version covers more ground and moves loose material more efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1,800 gram head supplies the momentum needed for demanding digging and chopping. It is forged in one piece from European steel, KWF-tested for professional forestry use, and fitted to a 41-inch PEFC-certified ash handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead weight: 4 pounds \/ 1,800 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad hoe blade and sharpened cutter blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle length: 41 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-piece forged steel head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround cutting edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKWF-tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePEFC-certified ash handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42739241091258,"sku":"53648","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/53648_3_3000x_54fcaaec-b84c-4895-9aa7-2f8e7b1265db.webp?v=1698241294"},{"product_id":"hoopoe-hoe-cutter-mattock-with-oval-hoe-blade-6lbs","title":"Hoopoe Hoe Mattock with Oval Hoe Blade - 5.7lbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis German hoopoe hoe combines an oval digging blade with a sharpened axe-like cutter, creating a powerful tool for clearing, planting, transplanting, and working ground obstructed by roots and stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe narrow, rounded point of the oval blade concentrates the force of the swing, helping it enter hard or stony soil with less resistance than a broad rectangular hoe. Its curved shape is particularly useful for opening planting holes, working around established plants, loosening compacted pockets of soil, and cutting into uneven ground. The cutter on the opposite side tackles thick roots, woody growth, vines, and other material that a conventional hoe cannot sever cleanly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hoopoe-hoe-cutter-mattock-4lbs\" title=\"broad, flat-bladed hoopoe mattock hoe\"\u003ebroad-bladed hoopoe hoe\u003c\/a\u003e, this version favors penetration and precision over the amount of soil moved with each stroke. Choose the oval blade for difficult ground, forestry planting, transplanting, and concentrated digging. Choose the broad blade for trenching, clearing larger areas, and pulling more loosened soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1,800 gram head carries substantial momentum through both digging and chopping strokes. It is forged in one piece from European steel, KWF-tested for professional forestry use, and fitted to a 41-inch PEFC-certified ash handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead weight: 4 pounds \/ 1,800 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval digging blade and sharpened cutter blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle length: 41 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-piece forged steel head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround cutting edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKWF-tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePEFC-certified ash handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42739244761274,"sku":"53646","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/53646_3_3000x_fbd846ac-aa49-483b-a789-77260a9f0519.webp?v=1698239582"},{"product_id":"road-hoe-pick-mattock-with-flat-hoe-blade-5lbs","title":"Road Hoe Pick Mattock with Flat Hoe Blade - 5.5lbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is not a light garden hoe. It is a heavy German pick mattock made for breaking compacted soil, opening rough ground, and working among stones where an ordinary hoe or shovel is not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pointed end concentrates the force of each swing into a small area, helping it penetrate hard ground, loosen embedded rocks, and work beneath stones or other obstacles. Turn the tool over and the broad hoe blade breaks apart the loosened earth, opens trenches, shapes trail tread, and pulls material from the cut. This combination makes it particularly useful for excavation, trail building, landscaping, and reclaiming ground that has been packed hard by traffic or neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this model when stone and compaction are the main obstacles. For ground dominated by thick roots, one of our \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=hoopoe\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" title=\"other mattocks\"\u003ehoopoe hoes\u003c\/a\u003e with a sharpened cutter blade will usually be the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1700 gram head provides substantial momentum without relying entirely on the force of the swing. It is forged from one piece of European steel and fitted to a 41-inch PEFC-certified ash handle. The handle is replaceable, allowing the forged head to remain in service for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead weight: 3.75 pounds \/ 1,700 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall weight approximately 5.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoe blade: 7.1 × 5.1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick length: 7.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 41 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece forged steel head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround working edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePEFC-certified ash handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42739277463738,"sku":"53631","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/53631_3_3000x_826f15f5-603a-46c9-9a23-14cf3a8429f3.webp?v=1698239861"}],"url":"https:\/\/holdentool.com\/collections\/forestry-hoes.oembed","provider":"Holden Tool Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}