Short Handled Weed Slice for Easy Garden Weeding

SKU: SHWS
£2399
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This weed slice tool is a hand weeder for beds and paths. It skims just under the surface to cut young weeds in soil or gravel with minimal soil disturbance. The compact head is easy to steer in tight borders and between plants. Head width is 10 cm, overall length is 50 cm, and the weight is 292 g.

Time saving benefits for weekly weeding tool

  • Weed slice skims just under the surface to cut young weeds in soil or gravel
  • Compact head reaches tight borders and between plants for tidy beds
  • Cuts on push and pull strokes to speed up routine weeding
  • Low soil disturbance helps reduce fresh weed germination
  • Pairs well with a long handled weed slice for larger areas

How to use this hand weeder in beds and path

Use the weed slice just beneath the surface and skim through soil or gravel to slice weeds as they start to grow. Work with light strokes and repeat once a week during the growing season. The tool also helps to freshen ground that has not been hoed recently. Keep movements shallow so roots of nearby plants stay undisturbed.

How to use the weed slice with push and pull strokes

Set the blade flat to the surface and glide it in long passes. The edge cuts on both the push and the pull, so you clear rows quickly without digging down. A steady weekly pass keeps seedlings from re establishing. For standing work on long paths, team this hand tool with a long handled weed slice.

Compact head for tight borders and raised areas

The compact head makes it easy to reach between closely spaced plants and along edging. It slices in both directions, so you can weave around stems without heavy digging. Use it in narrow borders, around young plants, and across gravel where a hoe would be awkward. Short, controlled strokes keep the surface neat.

Steel head and tang for reliable cutting

The head is hardened and tempered high carbon steel with a stainless steel tang. The balance feels light in the hand so you can work for longer passes with less effort. The build supports regular garden use across beds, paths, and small patches. Keep the edge clean for consistent slicing through fine roots.

Sizes and weight for the weed slice tool

  • Head width 10 cm
  • Overall length 50 cm
  • Weight 292 g

Frequently asked questions

How often should I use the weed slice tool?

Use it once a week during the growing season to slice off new seedlings at the surface. Regular light passes keep areas clear without deep digging.

Can I use the weed slice on gravel paths?

Yes, skim the blade under the top layer so it slides through gravel and severs young growth. Keep the angle shallow to avoid shifting the surface.

Does the weed slice disturb soil structure?

It works just under the surface, so soil disturbance stays low. Light shallow passes limit fresh weed germination while protecting nearby roots.

Can it help on ground that has not been hoed recently?

Yes, the blade can be used to cultivate the top layer and loosen the surface before you move on to routine slicing of new growth.

How do I keep weeds from coming back between rows?

After a light pass with the tool, cover soil with weed control fabric and cut planting holes as needed.

What if I have established growth in cracks

Use the tool where it can skim the surface, then treat cracks and fence lines with our weed killer spray as directed.

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Specifications

Tool Length: 52cm

Blade width: 12cm

39cm Forestry Stewardship Council approved Ash handle.

Heat treated high carbon steel head for maximum edge retention.

More Information

Weed slice can also be used to cultivate ground that has not recently been hoed – working primarily on the pull stroke, use the fishtail points to dig into the ground and then slice through any remaining weeds on the push stroke.

Minimal soil disturbance reduces weed germination

Surface action retains soil moisture

Compact head allows for weeding in tightly packed borders

Cuts on the push and pull strokes to get weeding done in half the time