DeWit Cape Cod Weeder

Unlike a standard trowel, this tool is designed to be pulled just beneath the soil surface. The sharp, angled blade slices through weed roots horizontally, allowing you to clear weeds from tight spaces without disturbing the surrounding soil or mulch.

It is best suited for precision maintenance and removing small to medium weeds in confined areas. While the boron steel construction is incredibly durable, it is not intended for prying out large, deep-rooted shrubs or heavy rocks.

The FSC-certified ash handle is naturally strong and flexible, but like all wood tools, it benefits from occasional care. Keeping it clean and dry after use, and applying a light coat of linseed oil once a season, will help prevent the wood from drying out or cracking.

While the hand-forged boron steel is very tough, the blade is thin and designed for slicing through soil. Frequent contact with large rocks or hard-packed gravel may dull the edge or cause chipping, so it is best used in garden beds with loose or cultivated soil.

At 10.5 inches total length, it is quite compact and maneuverable. The 5-inch handle provides enough leverage for comfortable weeding, but its slim profile is specifically engineered for precision work between plantings where a wider trowel would be too cumbersome.