Asano Japanese Hand Pick Mattock

Precision digging with Japanese craftsmanship

Crafted in Japan by Asano Mokkousho, this hand pick mattock combines traditional forging techniques with practical modern design. Compact, balanced and versatile, it’s an essential tool for gardeners tackling tough soil and detailed cultivation work.

Dual-purpose head

The forged steel head features a pick on one side and a mattock on the other, making it ideal for breaking compacted soil, loosening ground and cultivating garden beds. It’s equally suited to bush regeneration and restoration tasks.

Compact and balanced

The 36 cm birch wood handle offers excellent control, with a comfortable grip for single-handed use. Its compact size allows you to work precisely in tight spaces where larger tools can’t reach.

Lightweight and durable

Weighing just 505 g, this tool is light enough for extended use yet strong enough to withstand demanding work. The forged steel and wooden handle are built to last, in keeping with Japan’s tradition of quality garden tools.

Product details

• Forged steel dual-purpose head (pick and mattock)
• Birch wood handle, 36 cm
• Weight: approximately 505 g
• Made in Japan by Asano Mokkousho

Why you’ll love it

Perfectly balanced and easy to handle, the Asano hand pick mattock brings precision and power to soil preparation, cultivation and restoration work.

Best for: breaking compacted soil, bush regeneration and tight-space digging.
Perfect as a gift: for serious gardeners and those who value Japanese craftsmanship.

About Asano Mokkousho

Asano Mokkousho is a family-run Japanese toolmaker founded in 1950 in the Tsubame-Sanjo region, renowned for its traditional metalworking heritage. Rooted in a mission to support farmers and nature lovers, the brand produces handcrafted tools designed for gardening and outdoor living.