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    Dutch hoes explained

    Mar 19, 2020 5 minutes

    Handle top The top of the handle should, ideally, be rounded and smooth, so that it sits comfortably in the hand.

    Extra grip On metal handles, this helps stop hands slipping. Wooden handles are sometimes tapered where hands grip, for extra comfort.

    Shaft length This is key – the tool should be long enough so that you hoe standing upright rather than having to bend over or lean into the hoe.

    Head This is usually made from stainless steel or heavier carbon steel for strength. The head must be angled just right so that it skims below the soil surface.

    Stainless steel

    SCORE: 17/20

    Kent & Stowe Garden Life Stainless Steel Dutch Hoe

    £24.99 Weight 0.82kg Length 1.3m Warranty 15 years

    The smooth ash handle tapers where the top hand grips. It is a short length, and very light for easy control and manoeuvrability. The

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