{"product_id":"handmade-forged-youngju-korean-homi-hoe-large","title":"Handmade Forged Youngju Korean Homi Hoe | Large","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA hand-forged hoe by master blacksmith Seok No-Ki\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 large Youngju homi is hand-forged in South Korea, with a hazel wood handle shaped for comfortable, precise use. A tool with genuine provenance and exceptional performance in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-forged from recycled spring steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade and neck are forged from a single piece of recycled car spring steel. This is the same material used in automotive suspension, chosen for its exceptional strength, flexibility and durability. Each piece is heated and shaped by hand multiple times by Seok No-Ki to achieve the precise angle and geometry that makes the homi so effective. The result is a blade that is harder and more resilient than most garden tools and holds its edge through demanding use without becoming brittle.\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 sharp, strong blade essential, the homi's angled blade cuts through surface crust and opens soil for planting with a fraction of the effort a conventional hoe requires. The swan neck profile puts the blade at the optimal angle for both pulling and pushing cuts.\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, hilling around vegetables and cutting through roots. At 300g it is light enough for extended use without fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged from a single piece of recycled spring steel — exceptionally strong and durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by master blacksmith Seok No-Ki with over 54 years of homi-making experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwan neck and angled blade for efficient digging, weeding and planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazel wood handle for a comfortable and secure grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight at 300g for extended use without fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to compacted and challenging Australian soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in South Korea by Youngju\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\u003eHilling soil around vegetables and root crops\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\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 34cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 19cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 300g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade material: recycled spring steel, hand-forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: hazel wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace of origin: handmade in South Korea by Youngju\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe blade clean after use and dry thoroughly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of oil periodically to protect the steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat the hazel wood handle occasionally with linseed oil to maintain condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Youngju\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoungju is a traditional blacksmith workshop in South Korea where master craftsman Seok No-Ki has been forging homi tools for over 54 years. He began working in the blacksmith's shop at the age of 14 and has devoted his life to perfecting the craft. Each tool is shaped by hand many times with a hammer, heated and worked to achieve the precise angle and grip that makes the Youngju homi one of the most highly regarded versions of this ancient tool available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Homi Youngju","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47453133832370,"sku":"GT496","price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/5317\/3170\/files\/handmade-forged-youngju-korean-homi-hoe-large-9054431.jpg?v=1779087671","url":"https:\/\/minimalistgardener.com.au\/products\/handmade-forged-youngju-korean-homi-hoe-large","provider":"Minimalist Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}