Not all scuffle hoes are created equal. I show you the difference and tell you why it's worth finding the right tool. Weeding goes so fast using this tool.
@imstillworkin Nice to hear from you! It has been a crazy ride and we are having to use our food storage full time at the moment. So glad I have it Yes, these tools do save a great deal of time and I don't like weeding but it is a necessary chore of you want abundant fruit.
I needed a tool to cut layers down through grass turf in order to create a surface drain(French drain) on a fairly small scale. Found the Scuffle Hoe today at Menards for only $12.99. This is going to be a lot easier than using a shovel as I don't need to move a lot of dirt, just need something to help sculpt the surface to improve drainage. Larger sod cutting tools are crazy expensive.
I use my 5" hoe most of the time because I plant most things in a wide row. this allows me to get into tighter spaces. I use the wider hoe around corn and cabbage where there is much wider spacing. I also use this hoe in the aisles when I can't get a tiller.
I actually found an "Action Hoe" in a field and even with a heavily weathered handle and rust all over the head it still worked well....once I figured out what it was for! What a strange creation. I still can't figure out the benefit is to the movement allowed in the head. Doesn't seem to add anything to what really is a MUCH better way to weed a patch of ground. BTW, it would be interesting to see a visual demo of what doesn't work as well with the "plain" action hoe with the flat blade vs the curved blade. I did think of sharpening the blade of mine and knocking some of the rust off, but curving the blade would seem counter to keeping the hoe working at the surface of the dirt. Maybe this is a case of two similar tools for different tasks rather than one being "better" (in spite of the price)? Maybe a flat blade is better when you intend to work the surface, but a curve may work deeper? This "more agressive" cut probably would help it work better in clay as you mentioned as well.
@mhpgardener thanks! It has been an interesting few months and so many things have changed. I use a traditional hoe for planting but this scuffle hoe makes quick work of those pesky weeds.
@drmikeyg Johnny's seed carries one made by Glaser. I have this in a 7 inch I believe and the one in the video is another brand which I can't remember at the moment but both are Swiss made. Both work equally well and are nearly identical.
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Really great and thorough review. Very helpful.
@imstillworkin Nice to hear from you! It has been a crazy ride and we are having to use our food storage full time at the moment. So glad I have it Yes, these tools do save a great deal of time and I don't like weeding but it is a necessary chore of you want abundant fruit.
I needed a tool to cut layers down through grass turf in order to create a surface drain(French drain) on a fairly small scale. Found the Scuffle Hoe today at Menards for only $12.99. This is going to be a lot easier than using a shovel as I don't need to move a lot of dirt, just need something to help sculpt the surface to improve drainage. Larger sod cutting tools are crazy expensive.
Great advice, thank you!
The Swiss hoe in the video is made by Amman. Earth Tools and The Back to the Land Store both sell this item.
Welcome back ! I've seen those, but have never tried one. I'm still "scuffling" with a traditional hoe ! :-)
I use my 5" hoe most of the time because I plant most things in a wide row. this allows me to get into tighter spaces. I use the wider hoe around corn and cabbage where there is much wider spacing. I also use this hoe in the aisles when I can't get a tiller.
I actually found an "Action Hoe" in a field and even with a heavily weathered handle and rust all over the head it still worked well....once I figured out what it was for! What a strange creation. I still can't figure out the benefit is to the movement allowed in the head. Doesn't seem to add anything to what really is a MUCH better way to weed a patch of ground.
BTW, it would be interesting to see a visual demo of what doesn't work as well with the "plain" action hoe with the flat blade vs the curved blade. I did think of sharpening the blade of mine and knocking some of the rust off, but curving the blade would seem counter to keeping the hoe working at the surface of the dirt.
Maybe this is a case of two similar tools for different tasks rather than one being "better" (in spite of the price)? Maybe a flat blade is better when you intend to work the surface, but a curve may work deeper? This "more agressive" cut probably would help it work better in clay as you mentioned as well.
@mhpgardener thanks! It has been an interesting few months and so many things have changed. I use a traditional hoe for planting but this scuffle hoe makes quick work of those pesky weeds.
@drmikeyg Johnny's seed carries one made by Glaser. I have this in a 7 inch I believe and the one in the video is another brand which I can't remember at the moment but both are Swiss made. Both work equally well and are nearly identical.
Great video. Thanks for showing the comparison on the hoes. What is the name of the Swiss company the makes the good one?
@armywifeprepper U R welcome! Hope it's was helpful.
@snaps81625 It sure does!
Where to get it
Amazon link plz ?
Looks like Johnny's seed has the good ones.