The Faithfull Countryman Dutch Hoe is best used for clearing surfaces where there is only light growth and is designed to be pushed or pulled through the soil, cutting the roots off weeds just under the surface. Dutch hoe blades will cut in either a forward or backward movement and will glide through the soil with ease. A small head makes it very easy to negotiate carefully around tender new shoots. The head is manufactured from heat-treated (hardened) carbon steel to provide both strength and durability. Powder-coated finish provides improved resistance to rust, scratches, humidity and alkaloids in the soil. Fitted with a double riveted, European ash handle supplied from FSC® sustainable resources. These are then lacquered for protection against the weather and fitted with a foam handle end grip to make them more comfortable in prolonged use. The Countryman Range has been designed for the gardener who requires a tool they can rely on to provide years of dependable service.