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My hori hori does most small jobs. Bulb planting, planting out, weeding out tap roots, cutting a length of twine if it's close any other random small jobs a sharp hand tool could be used for. 
Then there's my Japanese hand hoe which is ideal for small spaces. They are "handed" mine is a left handed one. It's really useful to see all the blade easily and your hand stays out the way.

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Theres other stuff like a 3 sided hoe which is really useful on open ground and secateurs, hand saws etc but they only come out from time to time.

what's an ibis?, other than a hotel I'm lost on that one.

Ok, just found this, admit it how many have you got.!

http://www.oldgardentools.co.uk/

My hoe is definitely a good friend of mine, and I have several, but the red one is my favourite

My hose is definitely a close second - my back would be broken without it.

I want a hori hori, but to be honest, I'm quite happy with any trowel that is within reach.

Scissors or secateurs, sure. String - yes. But without my hoe and hose, there would be nowhere to plant anything, and nothing would grow

I must get a hori hori

(23-06-2020, 03:14 PM)Mikey Wrote: [ -> ]what's an ibis?, other than a hotel I'm lost on that one.

One of these - mine's almost worn round now, no wonder the handle falls off!

https://www.allsun.com.au/Ibis.html

Has to be my cheap as chips dutch hoe. The shaft is now bent, the blade is also bent and worn so I may have to  buy a new one.

Next one will have a wooden shaft even though I have had problems in the past with the heads rotating on wooden shafted hoes. Time for a google methinks or I may even make myself one.

(24-06-2020, 09:18 AM)Vinny Wrote: [ -> ]Has to be my cheap as chips dutch hoe. The shaft is now bent, the blade is also bent and worn so I may have to  buy a new one.

Next one will have a wooden shaft even though I have had problems in the past with the heads rotating on wooden shafted hoes. Time for a google methinks or I may even make myself one.

You could model it on Triggers Broom Vinny

(24-06-2020, 09:37 AM)Broadway Wrote: [ -> ]

(24-06-2020, 09:18 AM)Vinny Wrote: [ -> ]Has to be my cheap as chips dutch hoe. The shaft is now bent, the blade is also bent and worn so I may have to  buy a new one.

Next one will have a wooden shaft even though I have had problems in the past with the heads rotating on wooden shafted hoes. Time for a google methinks or I may even make myself one.

You could model it on Triggers Broom Vinny

Good thinking Danny!   I don't think I would get a medal for using it though!