ProValue HM-949 3-1/8 lb. Garden Hoe Mattock, 51" Hardwood Handle

Great value. I sanded the raw handle and stained it with Watco, finished with steel wool, and another coat. Strange, beautiful red wood. Long, light handle is almost like a whip. Not a heavy pick but great for roots and rooting out shrubs, Great price and a beautiful tool. No bending over. Terrific weeding hoe.

good quality, the steel the head is made from is high quality and will not misshapen. the handle is a strong sturdy lightweight wood. I purchased this for my 94 year old Mother, she said it was a little heavy, I thought it was too light, It works great, can hoe deep if you want, cuts nice, can be sharpened, and fits into tight areas.Perfect!

This hoe got a good workout the latter part of summer and early fall. My 5'2" daughter put it to work right away and says she really likes it. I've used it a few times and wish the handle was longer and I'm only 5'7". The weight is good and both edges have beneficial qualities. I may still buy something a bit wider later. The narrow blade came very sharp and only needed a touch up. The wider though, took about a half an hour of file work to get it working sharp. All in all, a good hoe to have for the garden.

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I very easy to use

The long handle makes it easy to weed without bending over - a real back saver. The steel in the cutting head is of high quality and wears very well. The weight of the hoe is just right for effective weeding.

Bought this one because I wanted a longer handle.. not satisfied with quality of product. The plastic band around the handle broke and I was not able to repair it. Thought it should have lasted longer for the price paid.

This hoe is a great design with the usual China quality control issues. The curve of the blade is very important to continue the momentum of the swing through to the ground. My blade had a bit of a "kink". I straightened it a bit and sharpened it with a file and it does the job.