<br />Dutch hoe blades will cut in either a forward or backward movement and will glide through the soil with ease. A small head makes it very easy to negotiate carefully around tender new shoots.<br /><br />The head is manufactured from heat-treated (hardened) carbon steel to provide both strength and durability. Powder-coated finish provides improved resistance to rust, scratches, humidity and alkaloids in the soil.<br /><br />Fitted with a double riveted, European ash handle supplied from FSC® sustainable resources. These are then lacquered for protection against the weather and fitted with a foam handle end grip to make them more comfortable in prolonged use.<br /><br />The Countryman Range has been designed for the gardener who requires a tool they can rely on to provide years of dependable service.">