Krumpholz Planting Hoe - 135cm Ash Handle - Hand-Forged Tool for Targeted Weeding & Planting Holes
Weeding or digging planting holes in established beds often requires constant switching between tools and unnecessary bending. The Krumpholz Planting Hoe is the lightweight, multi-functional solution. Hand-forged by a traditional European blacksmith since 1799, this tool is designed with a perfect balance of low weight and high stability, making it ideal for targeted weed control and digging small, precise holes for shrubs and perennials without causing strain.
Best For The committed home gardener seeking a master-forged, light yet highly stable long-handled tool for comfortable and precise weed control, cultivation, and digging planting holes in garden beds.
Key Features
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Master Hand-Forged Quality: Crafted by Krumpholz, a family-run European blacksmithing company since 1799, this tool is forged from premium steel for maximum toughness, balance, and guaranteed lifelong durability.
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Lightweight Stability: Designed to be a pleasantly light hoe while retaining high stability, minimizing fatigue during extended use across large garden areas.
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Specialized Digging Capability: The robust blade profile is very suitable for digging planting holes for shrubs and perennials, allowing for quick, accurate hole creation with less effort than a spade.
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Targeted Weed Control: The sharp blade is ideal for precise, targeted weed removal in crowded beds and vegetable rows, slicing weeds just beneath the surface to prevent damage to established plants.
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Superior 135cm Leverage: Fitted with a durable, lacquered 135 cm Ash Wood handle, providing excellent reach and the leverage needed to work comfortably from an upright standing position, protecting your back.
Sizes Available (Sold Individually)
This item is sold as a single, premium, hand-forged tool.
Specifications
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Brand: Krumpholz
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Material: Hand-Forged Steel Head; Lacquered Ash Wood Handle
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Capacity: Targeted weeding, digging planting holes, and light cultivation
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Dimensions: 135 cm Handle Length; Blade size (Assumed standard hoe profile)
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Other specific data: Pleasantly light hoe with high stability. Made in Europe.
Ideal For (Uses)
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Digging precise planting holes for shrubs, roses, and perennial standards in established garden beds.
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Targeted weed control and scraping annual weeds from vegetable rows while standing upright.
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Lightly cultivating and aerating the soil surface in flower borders and large raised beds.
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Creating or clearing out shallow trenches for planting seeds or installing irrigation lines.
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!
Important Note on Availability & Shipping
Our warehouse serves as our office and logistics centre rather than a retail showroom. Because we ship from multiple locations and manage high-turnover stock, not all items are available for immediate pickup.
Lead Times:
- In-Stock Items: Usually ready for dispatch the same day.
- Supplier-Dependent Items: Can take up to 2 weeks to arrive.
While we strive for fast delivery, some timelines are subject to supplier availability and are beyond our control. We appreciate your patience as we source the best quality gear for your project.
We Offer the Best Prices
We are committed to offering our customers the best prices possible. If you find the exact same product advertised at a lower price elsewhere, we invite you to contact us and we will review your price match request.
Price Match Conditions:
- The competitor must be an Australian-based seller with a physical presence in Australia
- The product must be the exact same item with a matching SKU or model number
- The product must be in stock and available for purchase at the competitor
- The lower price must be publicly advertised and currently available (not a clearance, closeout, or discontinued item)
- Price matching excludes marketplace platforms including but not limited to Temu and Aliexpress
- Price matching requests must be made before purchase
How to Request a Price Match:
To request a price match, please contact us at sales@greenhousepolytunnels.com.au with a link to the competitor's product listing, or call us on 0418 438 774. Please include the product details and the advertised lower price. We will review your request and respond within 2 business days.
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