Burgon & Ball Tough Tools Razor Hoe

A cult-favourite weeding hoe for tough conditions

The Burgon & Ball Razor Hoe has earned a devoted following for good reason. Sharp, compact and forged from high-carbon laminated steel, it cuts through weeds and cultivates soil with an efficiency that makes it one of the most useful tools in the shed. Draw it towards you through the soil and it does the rest.

High-carbon laminated steel

The head is forged from high-carbon laminated steel — a Japanese steel specification chosen for exceptional strength and long-lasting edge retention. A razor-sharp edge glides through soil with minimal resistance while a hardened tip bites into clay, baked and stony ground without dulling. 

In the Australian garden, where clay soils bake hard in summer and weed pressure is relentless year-round, a sharp, well-forged hoe makes a significant difference. The razor edge cuts cleanly through weed roots rather than dragging them and the hardened tip handles the compacted surface crust that makes cultivation so difficult in drier conditions.

Compact head for precise work

At 12cm wide the head moves easily between established plants and along rows, making it equally practical on the vegetable patch and in densely planted native beds. The FSC® certified hardwood handle keeps the tool at a comfortable working length of 30cm and includes a leather cord for hanging storage.

Why you'll love it

• High-carbon laminated steel for razor sharpness and long edge retention
• Hardened tip bites into clay, baked and stony Australian soils
• Compact 12cm head for precise work between plants and along rows
• Draw-action cutting removes weeds cleanly and efficiently
• FSC® certified hardwood handle with leather hanging cord
• Backed by a ten-year guarantee

Uses in the garden

• Weeding between established plants and along vegetable rows
• Cultivating and loosening compacted Australian soils
• Working in densely planted beds and borders
• Surface cultivation before mulching or planting

Materials and finish

• Head: high-carbon laminated steel
• Handle: FSC® certified hardwood
• Hanging cord: leather

Details

• Overall length: 30cm
• Head width: 12cm
• Head height: 3cm
• Ten-year guarantee

About Burgon & Ball

Burgon & Ball has been working with steel in Sheffield since 1730. Their long heritage and experience are what make their tools and accessories some of the very best you can buy.