Rogue Hoe 7 Inch Wide Blade Heavy Duty Garden Cultivator Field Cotton Hoe Tool

Rogue brand tools are simply the best (ok, maybe on par with Council tool). I used to be a wildland firefighter, and we used Rogue tools on the fireline pretty consistently. We relied on them in high-stakes situations because they do not fail - they are super heavy duty, well-made, and generally get the job done better than other tools. Sure, they cost more, but you won't have to replace them season after season because they last a long time. I'm not a firefighter any more, but I prefer spending more money on high quality tools, so when I needed some yard/garden tools, I immediately looked for Rogue. In specific, this 7" wide blade garden cultivator has been an excellent tool for chopping sod, breaking large roots, moving soil, weeding, and doing other general digging tasks on my property. It takes an edge really well if you go to work with a file, and you can get it razor sharp for chopping woody roots easily. The handle is quite long, letting you get a really good swing. Overall this is an excellent tool for a variety of tasks, and I would recommend any of the Rogue tools without hesitation.

I had to think long and hard about spending the money for this hoe. But I'm sick of crappy tools that bend, break and don't do the job. So I decided to go for this one. Holy moly, what a hoe! It's great. It's super strong, sturdy, and the blade is very sharp - so beware! I love that the blade is wider and bigger than the normal hoe you get at the hardware store. The blade is much thicker, sharper, and wider. I LOVE it. In fact, when my neighbor wanted to borrow it, I grabbed it and said, "NOPE!". I won't lend this awesome tool to anyone. I was able to clean up my flower garden with hardly any effort since the blade is so sharp and well-designed. This was sooooo worth the cost. Now I finally see why buying quality tools is worth it. I guard this hoe like I would my wallet. It came well packaged with the blade covered by thick cardboard. It's worth noting, be very careful with the blade. It's far sharper than cheapo hoes you normally buy. This thing is a work of art and I'm sure it will last as long as I do. I'm glad I spent the money for it. I'm planning to do a garden next spring and I'll use this. I have no doubt this will take out grass with very little effort. Work smarter, not harder! This hoe does that for you.

This is quite simply the finest hoe I have ever used. Let's start with the fact that it is aesthetically pleasing. Not a necessity, but certainly a bonus. The construction is such that someone who looks at most tools and says "They don't make 'em like they used to," would smile and say "Sometimes they do!" It's good and stout and I can't imagine how you'd go about breaking it through normal use. The edge is good and sharp, and I really like the way the edge is ground up the sides of the blade as well, makes it easy to rotate the hoe in your hands a bit and strike a more pointed digging blow where it is needed. This hoe is heavier than most hoes I have used, and I was concerned that it might wear me out too quickly during usage, but it slices through weeds and brush so easily, that one can accomplish in one swing what might take 2 or 3 swings with a lesser tool. One of my favorite things about it is the nice long handle. I have had such difficulty finding tools that don't require a slight stoop in order to use, and this one allows me to use it from a completely upright position, making it much easier on my back during a long work session. It's perfect for large scale weeding, even taking out blackberries easily. Does great in the garden as well as the field,making easy work of mounding and furrows. I recommend this hoe most highly. I wish I had found it sooner. Well worth the price.

The Rogue hoe is not a flimsy department store it'll-do China product. This is for people who are serious, demand quality - quality that will last a lifetime. This is the third Rogue hoe I have purchased. The first for myself, and the 2nd one and this one as gifts. The blade comes sharp. The thickness ensures heft, significant blade edge, with enough material to sharpen with a file many times. My preference is to remove the varnish from the wood handle and initially apply boiled linseed oil several times, and then annually thereafter to hydrate and protect the handle for many years. That also give the handle a rich dark wood tone. It works like other hoes except the heft allows you to cut through clay or roots easily and you don't feel like you have to baby it. Definitely recommend. If you were ever put into a position of having to grow your garden to meet your family's food needs, you would want a tool like this and not that imported crap - I guarantee it.

This is a solid tool, and has worked well for the few months I have had it. It cuts through sod and the like with ease. (Full disclosure: I have very tough, clay-filled soil.) I give it four stars only for two nits. First, you should know the blade will nick if you hit rocks, etc. It cuts well, sharpens just fine, and seems to hold its edge well. But the metal is not invulnerable. So, FYI. Second, while the handle is a great length, the wood trades off of comfort for longevity. When I bought the tool, I thought this would not be a big compromise. Having used it for a while, I find that after a certain point of hacking away, you begin to wish the design was more ergonomic. But all-in-all, this is a great product. Shipping and delivery were - strangely, a nightmare - but I won't hold that against the hoe.

Best hoe ever. Perfectly balanced. Great quality. Should last a lifetime so well worth the money.

Buy it. You'll love it.

I actually kept this garden hoe in my cart for weeks, debating with myself whether I needed it or not, because, well, it is rather expensive for a garden implement. In a moment of weakness I pushed the "place order" button and sat back breathing deeply trying not to think about how much I just spent on something to scrape dirt with. The package came and when I opened it a surge of power seemed to come over me as I pulled the equivalent the Scottish Claymore of weed killing out of its box. It is such a well made piece of weaponry that I held it over my head and shook it defiantly at my garden emenies. I walked menacingly towards the garden and laid waste to the weeds like Samson mowing down the Philistines. It was so satisfying. I have used cheap, flimsy garden hoes and it's a chore because they never seem to work well on my soil type. I end up getting a workout with very little to show for it. In all seriousness, this thing is well made of very strong steel. I have clay soil and it ripped through it like it was butter. The handle will also never wear out. My only caution is that it is heavy, and being older I have to use it in small doses. If you hate weeds and hate chemicals this is truly a must have. This is a lifetime tool and when I divide the cost by how many years I get to use it (Lord willing) it makes it actually quite cheap.