Does this tool exist?

[spandit]

Was doing some weeding yesterday and couldn't believe how tough & long bramble roots are. My trowel didn't feel up to the job.

What I'd like is a tool like a machete/parang but with a scooped end like a trowel so I can dig or hack with it. Must be really strong when levering out soil

 

[Joonsy]

how about using one of those ''brush clearing tools'' (its like a billhook on the end of a long pole) similar to the one shown in this link http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/16-One-Handed-Bush-Hook/productinfo/598-72401/

 

[MartiniDave]

Is this what you're after?

http://www.axminster.co.uk/ice-bear-japanese-gardeners-trowel-prod364265/

Dave

 

[mousey]

I saw a thread on here awhile ago featureing a "hori hori" - some sort of japanese gardening knife...........

 

[spandit]

Spot on Dave! A bit disappointed that I hasn't invented something new but that looks like just what I need, thanks!

 

[mousey]

bugger to late ............

 

[spandit]

bugger to late ............

Ah, but I didn't know it was called a Hori Hori before...

 

[richardww]

http://www.rutlands.co.uk/garden-to...panese/JP1259/japanese-planting-knife---230mm
i always used one of these,

 

[daveO]

I picked up an awesome hand-forged daisy grubber from Tools for Self Reliance in Crickhowell. Really beefy, more like a crowbar than a weeding tool. Great for long stubborn roots.

 

[cave_dweller]

Here's another option... bought my mother in law one a few years back, and it's a brute.

http://www.niwaki.com/store/hori-hori/

 

[Dangerous Dan]

I'm wondering how heavy that Hori Hori is. Looks like a great option for those impromptu outdoor sanitation tasks

 

[Kepis]

Get a trenching spade and sharpen the edge up - works wonders and provides more cutting power and leverage against the roots than a trowel can

 

[British Red]

How can people not sharpen spades......I've never understood that?

Spandit, these make a great alternative - only 1lb in weight but like a mini mattock and pick - great for chopping out tree roots etc.

 

[spandit]

Trenching tool is too wide for my purposes - this Hori Hori tool looks perfect. As someone mentioned, taking it out in the bush would have its advantages too

 

[Stew]

How can people not sharpen spades......I've never understood that?

Spandit, these make a great alternative - only 1lb in weight but like a mini mattock and pick - great for chopping out tree roots etc.

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I was skimming some ground the other week and realised the mattock was blunt - sharpen on the grinder and suddenly oh so sweet!!

 

[v8mule]

i found this and dont know why but i really want one
http://www.bcstore.co.uk/Hunting-Knife-Rambo-III-p/w5518.htm

Ian

 

[fishfish]

anyone remember that chinese military entrenching tool/axe/saw/wire cutter/sword /hammer thing?

 

[fishfish]

just found the vid for it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b60OZhrTB6o

 

[carl-jack-cassie]

just found the vid for it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b60OZhrTB6o

that is a rite bit of kit that wher can i get 1 and how much

 

[Jared]

How can people not sharpen spades......I've never understood that?

Spandit, these make a great alternative - only 1lb in weight but like a mini mattock and pick - great for chopping out tree roots etc.

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Yeah, think the Amercan's call them Ground Hog tools... few variations on them.

http://www.counciltool.com/DisplayCategories.asp?pg=displaycategories&category=58