Kusakichi "Bachi Gata" Hoe

One forged solid head  Blade is made of high quality carbon steel Sharp cutting blade & easy to sharpen Includes a small wedge imbedded in the top of the handle head Hardwood handle Product Description Specs A quality Kusakichi Bachi Gata hand hoe forged in one solid head piece. Made of high carbon steel, the blade is very sharp & cuts tough weeds & roots with ease. The hoe is also good for harvesting & cultivating soil. The blade is  slightly curved which helps dig into the soil easily. The blade also easily resharpens when the need arises. It is also a good idea to tap in the wedge on the top of the handle occasionally, since the hardwood handle may expand & shrink over time due to moisture. Kusakichi - Yoshida Hamano.   About Carbon Steel High carbon steel is tougher & harder than stainless steels, making it ideal & desirable for applications where durability is required & where frequent regrinding is needed. Carbon steels are more durable