Tobisho B-Type Secateurs onion hoe open heavy soil before watering

open heavy soil before watering or adding soil amendments

and working in soil amendments

They're both extremely useful tools when working on hands and knees and/or in tight spaces in mixed borders or raised beds

solid-ash handle is nicely shaped and easy to grip

Tobisho B-Type Secateurs onion hoe open heavy soil before wateringStandard & Small Models A simple, no nonsense design forged in hard wearing, easy to sharpen carbon steel, these ones come in the traditional Japanese style without vinyl sleeves. B type refers to the angle of the cutting blade. Pruning with a sharp tool that fits your hand well and is a comfortable weight will lessen repetitive strain for gardeners who use their secateurs frequently and or for long periods of time. The locking mechanism (the clasp at