A hoe is ... A hoe, chopper (photo)

The arsenal of hand tools used for tillage is very extensive for every summer resident. Some gardengoers even have powerful motoblocks with the engine, which were purchased to facilitate work with the land.

But these newest inventions for many still remain in the shed, dusting and taking up space. The favorite and most convenient tools for the summer resident were the hoe (chopper), the rake and the shovel. Without these simple adaptations, not one job in the garden is complete.

Many have become accustomed to the name "chopper", although this tool has a few more names: a hoe, a flat cutter, a ketmen. What does a hoe look like? How is it different from chopping?

The most ancient instrument

In ancient times, people sought to improve their primitive tools. This made it possible to work faster with the earth, cultivate the soil, and obtain a crop.

However, the process of modification of agricultural implements did not pass as quickly as we would like. The hand tool was heavy, uncomfortable and did not make it easier, but, on the contrary, complicated the work. It was necessary to come up with an adaptation that was easy and simple to handle.

A hoe is the oldest tool of labor, which appeared due to the tool of ancient people, called Tesla. It was used for various types of excavation.

The first hoe was made of a long wooden stick. She was very much like a tool called a pickaxe. At the end of the stick, ancient people attached a narrow, sharpened stone.

What did the hoe look like? A photo of this ancient tool is given below.

The hoe could be completely made of wood, and the mammoth tusks, animal horns, shells, shells of turtles could serve as the tips.

Application

The work of farmers has become much simpler with the advent of a tool such as a hoe. This device made it possible not only to loosen the soil, but also to quickly destroy weeds, to plant the plants.

Ancient settlers used to be used for sowing with a stick, with the help of which small holes for laying seeds were built in the ground. But such a primitive tool could master small areas of soil, and only a soft surface that was under irrigation.

A stone hoe easily broke solid dense clods of soil, with its help it was possible to make beds and carry out basic land works. The use of this tool helped to increase the areas of sowing and to conduct it at a remote location from the settlements. Although the work with the hoe was very laborious and took a lot of effort, for many centuries it remained the main tool of the farmer.

Such different names

By and large, modern hoe and hoe - these are the same tools, differing only in the width and length of the blade. The essence and features of this device remained unchanged from the Paleolithic.

Depending on the terrain, the stone hoe slightly changed. First of all, this depended on the type of soil, as well as on cultivars. But always it was a tool with a pointed end and a wooden handle, conveniently placed in the hand.

Based on the fact that in many peoples the details and dimensions of this device were surprisingly similar, it can be concluded that the hoe is a universal, ideal tool for tillage.

Tool Popularity

The most common hoe was among the eastern peoples: the Chinese, Vietnamese, Hindus. Where the soil was rocky, it took on the form of a ketman with a narrow triangular working part. Also, this tool was different from the usual chopper weights, which was necessary for breaking up particularly hard blocks.

Many land works are not carried out without the use of a hoe. This weeding, loosening, hilling, making ditches. The processing of land, which is carried out with the use of this tool, is called - hoeing. Simultaneously, we can weed the beds, plant the plants and loosen the soil. For the treatment of soil areas between narrow beds, a flat cutter, a special type of hoe, is used.

Kinds of devices

Nowadays hoes and hoes have many types. They are universal, for weeding, hilling. However, such an amount of the tool simply can not fit in the pantry, so it is better to have several multifunctional devices. What does the hoe of a modern summer resident look like?

• Triangular tool is best for weeding. It is also convenient for them to make small grooves for laying seeds. However, for hilling this kind of hoe is not suitable.
• The tool for digging up the earth differs in its power and weight. It can have one or more blades. It is most often used for loosening of hardened topsoil.
• The lawn chopper has a rounded blade. This tool is convenient to form the edges of the lawn. However, individual weeds will not grab such a hoe and will not work for this kind of work.
• A universal hoe can perform any kind of land work. Such a tool has a working part on both sides: a flat part is located at the bottom, and there is a fork with two or three teeth at the top.

Dimensions of the hoe

A hand tool can have several dimensions, since it performs a variety of functions. For the treatment of the soil between the rows, you should choose a chopper with a massive blade to quickly destroy the weeds. For hilling it is better to give preference to a light hoe, so that this kind of work was not very laborious.

For very small plantations and work in the garden, it is better to choose the Fokine manual chopper. This new device, which has already managed to win the attention of supporters of agriculture. The tractor looks like a plane and looks like a sharp blade, which is fixed on the handle in a special way. The tool allows you to destroy weeds, but it does not harm the roots of plants. This is an unusual thin hoe, the photo of which is given below.

Modern Choppers

Of course, stone tools for cultivating the earth today can be seen only in the museum. After all, the material of our era has long been metal. The ideal material for the chopper is carbon steel, as it is well sharpened and perfectly retains its properties. However, this metal is prone to corrosion, so after working in the ground it is important to clean the blade. It is necessary to store the hoe in a dry place.

Modern manufacturers galvanize, harden steel, which guarantees the tool strength and durability. To increase wear resistance, often the working area of the hoe stains or add special impurities to the metal composition.

The latest developments in the field of garden tools are the lightest hammers made of polyamide. Manufacturers assure that such devices are not only better than their predecessors in convenience, but also have excellent strength, do not rust and are well cleaned from the ground.

Choose a stalk

The cultivation of the land is not so easy. Especially if this is done manually. Therefore, tools for the garden and garden should not only be light, but also comfortable to be placed in the hand. If the chopper is comfortable to hold, the work is easy, there are no corns and rubbers.

Cuttings for garden hoes are now made not only from wood. For these purposes are great for:

• plastic;
• hardened steel;
• aluminum.

Cuttings can be made from a combination of alloys, which provides them with ease, convenience and ease of maintenance. The hammers with the handle of the curved form became very popular. This device allows you not to tilt during work, which significantly reduces the tension in the back and reduces fatigue.

Small details

Before starting such laborious activities as weeding, hilling, or combating weeds, it is very important to properly tune in and also sharpen the tool well. A sharp hoe makes it easier to work, allows you to spend less energy and eliminates corns.

The honed chopper has an angle of 45 degrees on its working surface. This procedure should be carried out systematically, otherwise work with land will bring you a lot of trouble and turn into hard labor.

When choosing a tool, you should prefer a light, multifunctional chopper. Pay special attention to the cutting. It is better to abandon the chopper with the all-metal handle. Although it is very strong, it is very difficult and uncomfortable to handle it. Such a tool is suitable for people who are not deprived of power, and only for certain land works.

If you want to spend a minimum of energy, choose the last invention - an electrical ripper-ripper. It performs basic land works and does not require additional efforts. Its only negative is a very high price.