A hand plow is based on a Korean design almost 2000 years old, and it is the favorite tool of many of our friendly master gardeners.

Our hand plows are sharpened on both edges for better cutting and more versatility.

We also make a left handed version of the hand plow (on top) as well as left handed cape cod weeders (center) and dutch hoes (not shown).

Red Pig Tools

Hand Plow Right

Name: Hand Plow Right
Brand: Red Pig Tools
SKU: SR-C007
Price: 43.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$43.00

A Korean Hand Plow brought to you with a few improvements

We call it a hand plow, or plough, because like a plow it pulls through the soil making a furrow and drops the displaced dirt to one side. In Korea, where the tool originates and where it has been made and used for about 2000 years, it is known as a "Ho Mi" which translates as "Little Spear."

The head of the tool is hand forged in hole-in-the-wall smithys outside of Seoul, Korea. Its design is astonishingly sophisticated. The leaf-shaped blade is thin at the top where it is widest, and thicker at the tip. Opposing curves (convex, side to side and concave, top to bottom) give the thin blade great strength and stability.

Our version- we buy the heads and modify them slightly- has several significant improvements.

We sharpen both edges of the blade so it can be laid over and used as a weeder slicer.
The shaped hickory handle is through riveted to the shank so it won't come off.
We offer a left-handed version. (Click here to order.) No one else does, insofar as we know.

The Hand Plough is extremely versatile. It ploughs. It's a great clod buster. It's a decent weed slicer and a very good spot weeder. To plant with it, you loosen the soil with the pointed tip; roll it over in your hand and use the circular top portion to scoop a hole; set your plant, bulb or seeds and use the blade to backfill the planting hole. Many gardeners stop by our stand at shows to let anyone standing nearby know that this is their favorite, most depended-upon tool.

Hand Plow Right

$43.00

Ms

This is my go to for everything in the garden. I didn't expect it to be nor did I plan it. It somehow works for every situation. I keep expecting the tip to break off because of all the abuse I put it through but nope.... sturdy and perpetually perfect for the task at hand.Im buying my third just in case I lose one.

Master Gardener

I got two of these tools recently after my neighbor mentioned how much she loved one she had and lost when several tools disappeared from her yard. I got one for her and one for me as a little reward for being a good neighbor! She was delighted to see it and noticed immediately how much better it was put together than the cheap one she had before. Sadly, this did not result in an attitude change about keeping her cat indoors and out of my garden. She is convinced it is my fault the cat is attracted to my yard for the herb bed which includes catnip. That bed and my asparagus beds have wire over them to keep the cats out but the cat still comes over to dig up any newly worked areas and make deposits there. Oh well, it was a gift of love after all, and that means it is a one-way thing from me and no real expectation of anything in return. As for me, the Ho Mi is taking a bit of getting used to as I find I am reaching mostly for my ancient Red Pig Cape Cod weeder. One can never have too many garden tools. I think my Red Pig Ho Mi will find its place in my hand more and more.

My favorite tool!

I have used one of these for 30 years. I use it to weed (fabulous for uplifting deep rooted weeds and tough grasses), dig furrows for planting seed, moving mulch out of the way when planting, digging holes for planting small plants. My 30 year old one is getting worn. I love my Red Pig hand trowel, so I'm going to try his modified hand plow next.

Grow a clean chemical free garden

I have used this tool for years! I would not even think of gardening without one!!! I keep one is spare just incase! My garden is established, but used one when it was still red clay, not black and loamy!! It is my bed buddy and can not praise it enough... strong, can use both edges for different uses and lasts and lasts.... Red Pig tools are all good. I always investing in good tools, since I do most of a 10,000 sq. ft. garden, by hand at 73! It is my go to gift for people who garden and need a present!! Enjoy!!

Hand Plow Right

A Korean Hand Plow brought to you with a few improvements

Hand Plow Right

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