Chipping Hoe Large - 140mm Wide, 5mm Thick Blade - Heavy-duty Tool for Extreme Cultivation & Compacted Soil

Australian Artisan Chipping Hoe – Large - 140mm Blade - Master-Forged Tool for Extreme Cultivation & Heavy Weeds

Breaking apart heavily compacted soil, tackling stubborn root masses, or preparing a new garden bed in untouched ground demands maximum strength and leverage. The Artisan Chipping Hoe – Large is engineered for this extreme work, featuring a substantial 5mm hardened steel blade and a wide 140mm cutting face. Hand-made by local Australian toolmakers, this premium hoe is fitted with a 1300mm robust Spotted Gum handle, providing the uncompromising leverage needed to easily chip through the toughest soil conditions with minimal physical strain.

Best For The discerning home gardener, landscaper, or property owner who appreciates heirloom-quality, Australian-made tools and requires an ultra-heavy-duty, wide-bladed hoe for breaking up compacted clay, severing large roots, and preparing hard ground.

Key Features

• Ultra-Heavy 5mm Hardened Steel: The substantial 5mm thick, high-carbon steel blade is heat-treated to an optimum hardness, guaranteeing superior structural integrity and edge retention when chipping through heavy clay, rock, or tough root systems.

• Wide 140mm Cutting Face: The generous blade width is ideal for breaking up large clumps of soil and rapidly clearing wide rows, providing maximum efficiency and speed when performing deep cultivation across open areas.

• Master Artisan Quality (Australian Made): Hand-made in Melbourne using the materials and techniques of a bygone era, this tool is built for uncompromising strength and longevity, far surpassing standard garden center hoes.

• Superior Leverage Handle: Fitted with a robust 1300mm (1.3m) Spotted Gum hardwood handle (38mm diameter), ensuring superior shock resistance and the leverage needed to drive the blade deep into compacted ground while minimizing back strain.

• Deeper Cultivation Capability: Designed for maximum impact, this hoe is exceptionally effective for breaking up soil well below the surface, improving aeration, drainage, and preparing trenches for deep-rooted crops.

Sizes Available (Sold Individually)

This item is sold as a single, premium, hand-made tool.

Specifications

• Brand: RYSET
  

• Material: High Carbon Steel Blade (5mm thick, Heat Treated); Spotted Gum Hardwood Handle

• Capacity: Extreme deep cultivation, breaking compacted soil, and heavy weeding

• Dimensions: 1300mm Overall Length; Blade 140mm Wide

• Other specific data: Single cutting edge. Handmade in Melbourne.

Ideal For (Uses)

• Breaking up large sections of hard, rocky, or compacted clay soil when establishing a new garden bed.

• Severing tough perennial roots, small woody debris, and established weed masses during renovation.

• Creating or cleaning out deep, wide trenches and furrows for potato and large row crop planting.

• Preparing soil for planting where serious ground breaking and deep tilth are required.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.

Business Delivery:

• Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
• If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
• If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
• Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

Let us know your preference, and we'll arrange the best solution for you!