{"product_id":"hand-forged-garden-tool-ho-mi-hoe","title":"Hand-Forged Garden Homi Hoe","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA hand-forged garden homi hoe for weeding and cultivation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe homi (pronounced hoe-mee, meaning 'little ground spear') is one of the oldest and most versatile garden tools in the world. It was first used over 5,000 years ago during the Bronze Age and still as relevant today. This hand-forged homi hoe combines a traditional swan-neck profile with an angled steel blade that works naturally with the movement of your hand and wrist, allowing for controlled, detailed garden work. Lightweight and precise, it earns its place quickly in any Australian garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-forged steel blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is hand-forged from steel and heat-treated for strength and edge retention — a process that produces a harder, more durable result than cast or stamped alternatives. The traditional swan-neck shape puts the blade at the optimal angle for both pulling and pushing cuts, reducing the effort needed to weed, dig and cultivate without sacrificing precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Australian garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Australian garden, where compacted soils, persistent weeds and rocky ground make a strong, sharp blade essential, the homi's angled triangular profile cuts through surface crust and opens soil for planting with a fraction of the effort a conventional hoe requires. At 200g it is light enough for extended use without hand or wrist fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile by design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe triangular blade profile makes the homi one of the most multi-purpose hand tools available. Use it for digging planting holes, opening seed furrows, weeding between established plants, cultivating compacted soil and cutting through roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged heat-treated steel blade for strength and long-lasting edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional swan-neck profile for efficient digging, weeding and planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngled blade supports precise, controlled movement with minimal wrist strain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and lightweight at 200g for extended use without fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardwood handle for a comfortable and secure grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to compacted and challenging Australian soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUses in the garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeding between established plants and in tight spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigging planting holes and seed furrows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivating and loosening compacted Australian soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating shallow trenches for planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting through roots and surface crust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral close cultivation and soil preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade: hand-forged heat-treated steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 13cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reliable and hardworking tool for gardeners who value precision, simplicity and tools that feel natural in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minimalist Gardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45699670638770,"sku":"GT499","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/5317\/3170\/files\/hand-forged-korean-garden-tool-ho-mi-hoe-1804761.jpg?v=1754559341","url":"https:\/\/minimalistgardener.com.au\/products\/hand-forged-garden-tool-ho-mi-hoe","provider":"Minimalist Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}