Reviews of our Grub Hoe from 2023 to 2025

I ordered a grub hoe, which came quickly and was easy to assemble. Unlike an ordinary garden hoe, this grub hoe has a heavy, curved sharp blade that cuts easily into soil. You can dig holes with it and clear weeds, even those with deep roots, very easily. I find it one of the most useful tools I have ever used for a large vegetable garden. It handles heavy clay soil marvelously and lets me handle weeds easily.

Erik H. from US     7/16/2025

Rating = 5 / 5     See Review

Very nice hoes. Well made. I appreciate the heft. John M.

A Reviewer from CA     7/15/2025

Rating = 5 / 5     See Review

The grub hoe is like the missing piece of a puzzle I wish I had years ago. It is simply, physics applied in the most efficient manner, for me to chop up the ground. I live in hard desert clay, and I spent literally years with a standard short-handled pickaxe, where I could have accomplished the same work in a third of the time with the grub hoe, and its long handle. Customer service was great. I will definitely return to purchase more tools here.

Hannah from AZ     7/15/2025

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I bought a grape hoe and a grub hoe. Both are very good quality and serve their purpose well. Grape hoe is lighter and excellent for weeding and light tilling while the grub hoe is heavier and chops small brush (poison oak) quite easily and is very good for tilling soil. Easy to sharpen and maintains a good edge. The handles are good quality and reasonably priced. The products arrived quickly after ordering and were easy to assemble. Another great thing about the products is that this company stocks plenty of replacement handles specific to the tools which is something you don't find with other brands.

JG from CA     6/25/2025

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I am a homeowner that enjoys working in my yard. Some tasks can be more difficult than others, I have always used hoes that one finds at Home Depot , Lowe's , or Ace Hardware. The hoes from those stores are not suitable for much other than light weeding. I purchased several grub hoes from Easy Digging, they have a nice heft and the handles are the perfect length. They move soil and cut through stems and roots in a very efficient manner once I learned to let the tool do the work. Good technique with the hoe makes the task easier and gets the job done quickly. Very good purchase well worth the cost of the tools.

Paul C. from CA     5/16/2025

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To be honest, I wasn't expecting this grub hoe to be as effective as it was. I was expecting to need a rototiller to clear out the saplings and invasive briars but no. Between the four foot handle and the weight of the head, it was much less tiring to use than a box store hoe. You let the tool do the work, not your muscles. The next project is building a garage/workshop, and it looks like this hoe will be perfect for trenching the yard for a power conduit to the garage. I'm a happy customer!

Steve from PA     4/15/2025

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The grub hoe is a fantastic tool. It beats the box store hoes by a mile. I have had a little trouble with the handle staying tight but Greg is a fantastic business person and the customer service has been exceptional in that regard. We are in the process of fixing the issue. I would not hesitate to buy more tools from Greg. The tool is very high quality and I expect my grandchildren will inherit it and use it long after I am gone.

Zachary M. from MS     4/15/2025

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I bought several tools and I love them all! Very robust and high quality making digging much easier. Especially for pulling up pasture grass where I want to plant trees and and breaking up hard compacted soil. I've donated my lesser grade tools that I used before as these are the only tools I will need. I'm so thrilled with my investment. (Grub hoe, fork hoe, pointed hoe, switchblade hoe. )

Laura G. from OR     4/15/2025

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The grub hoe is of great quality and shopping experience was easy but the shipping was slow they need to investigate different shippers.

Larry from TX     1/16/2025

Rating = 3 / 5     See Review

Very heavy duty grub hoe. Handle is thick long and sturdy wood . Works well for removing thick st Augustine sod and preparing garden beds.

Chris from FL     12/16/2024

Rating = 5 / 5     See Review

Love my grub hoe!

A Reviewer from US     9/16/2024

Rating = 5 / 5     See Review

I needed to dig a hole into an old gravel driveway. That kind of digging (by hand tool) can't really ever be easy. However, with a regular shovel it was impossible. I used the grub hoe and the pointed hoe and got it done. I've also used them in the garden under more normal circumstances and they are great. A little on the heavy side for my 5ft female frame, but still fantastic tools.

Katie from IN     8/16/2024

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The grub hoe was very easy to assembly and works great. Very sturdy and the long handle allows for good reach.

Miles from NC     8/15/2024

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Love this tool. I'm digging up Knotweed, lucky me. The grub hoe is the tool for this job. Thank you

MT from NH     8/15/2024

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I bought the grub hoe for uprooting Yorkshire Fog, a warm weather invasive grass species that I did not want in my VA pasture. I had seen a youtube video on how best to use a grub hoe when I was searching for easier ideas (I was getting a sore foot using my spade). It has been a very effective tool for me for uprooting this grass because I can use my body weight behind it. Fortunately, it is a shallow rooted grass.
When its dry it does dull a little faster and my husband will sharpen it for me. I am 66 years old, 5'4" and 100 lbs, so if I can use this effectively, I am certain others can too. I did buy the smaller grub hoe.

Louisa from US     7/16/2024

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One of the wedges was hidden in the corner of the box and I had to dig it out of the trash to get to it. The tools themselves are nice. Before, I was doing mostly no-dig and now I am doing mostly dug beds because the tools are so pleasant to use. I am thinking of switching back because I need my back to still be in good shape 60 years from now.

Owen from WV     6/21/2024

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Easy digging by name -and aptly so! What had been a slow, physically demanding and tiring gardening chore has become easeful with my Easydigging hoe. Strong, sturdy and sharp the Easydigging hoe gets through our dense clay soil and rocky patches. I used it to move sod to plant a new 50' bed in an afternoon! Thank you for a great product and useful, informative website that helped to guide my purchase.

K M. from NY     6/19/2024

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The 6" grubbing hoe I purchased is the best garden tool I own since my childhood, and I'm 65 years old now.

Fuzzy M. from NC     5/15/2024

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I am very happy with the grub hoe that I purchased from Easy Digging. The purchase and delivery went smoothly. The hoe was exactly as advertised. I have known people from other countries who had these hoes and I was amazed at how well they work. I just removed a large area of turf in minutes with the grub hoe. For a gardener, it is like having heaving equipment to get the job done.

Angus from NY     5/15/2024

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Not sure if this will help others, but might look at purchasing 4 and 6 inch hoes. It was worth the money in my opinion. The smaller one does a wonderful job removing young weeds. While the large one handles big root with no issues. If you do purchase, take the time to file a sharp edge. It will make weeding easier.

Poor M. from TX     4/23/2024

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I am so in love with my new hoes. They are making digging up my sod for new garden beds, SO MUCH easier. Super fast service, high quality materials at a reasonable price with amazing customer service. Highly, highly recommend! I will be sending my friends your way!

Caroline from VA     4/16/2024

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I bought the 8” grape and 6” grub hoes. These tools are amazing! Both surpassed my expectations in clearing brush and digging a new garden bed. Much easier than digging with shovels. Both are solidly built and I expect they will last generations. Shipping was very fast and packed well.

PJD from OH     3/14/2024

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Best grub hoe I saw available online and it lived up to it's description.

A Reviewer from CO     3/12/2024

Rating = 5 / 5     See Review

I have purchased EasyDigging tools before and they are outstanding in quality and durability. I have hit many rocks forcefully and it didn't affect the hoe blade at all! The trench shovel is very well built and although I haven't used it yet, I expect it will live up to the EasyDigging Quality.

Jerry K. from OR     3/12/2024

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Excellent balance

John T. from WY     3/12/2024

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I was most impressed with the opportunity to talk with a real person when I inquired about the grub hoe. They were very knowledgeable and helpful in my decision making. I was a little disappointed with the size (circumference) of the handle. It felt too thick for my female hands to hold, like a large closet dowel. I shaved it down but did not do a good job because the wood kept splintering so now the handle is a little bit wonky. The tool still works well despite feeling awkward in my hands. After so many years of gardening, I don't know why I was never told about a grub hoe and its extraordinary capacity to move a lot of soil around. I almost never use a shovel anymore. I go immediately to the grub hoe. It is an exceptional tool, and I'm so grateful easydigging.com carries it. Thank you.

Jessica from CA     1/19/2024

Rating = 4 / 5     See Review

I purchased the 4" grubbing hoe to use as my kuwa for Okinawan Kobudo. It is exactly what I needed and was very reasonably priced. Shipping was fast, too. Very happy with my purchase, thank you!

Jeremy from CO     1/18/2024

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Items received in shipment box were scratched up. I increased my order to qualify for free shipping. Wish I had known you were going to skimp on packing material. Just nice to look new before using. The products are well made. I'm pleased with them

Rkwool from FL     12/15/2023

Rating = 4 / 5     See Review

The garden digging tool that I purchased is a perfect size for the task. It was shipped quickly and easy to assemble. I previously purchased some digging tools from Easy Digging several years back; excellent quality; I still have them.

Vic from WA     11/15/2023

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Grub hoes well made. Need to sharpen. Saves the back. Great purchase

James from US     9/19/2023

Rating = 5 / 5     See Review

After looking extensively for a forged grub hoe, I found exactly what I was looking for at Easydigging.com The process was fast and easy. I'm exceptionally please with the quality of the product.

Mark B. from MD     9/19/2023

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The Grub Hoe handle is odd. It seems that a fiction fit like a traditional eye hoe would be more practical than the split handle with wedge that was provided with the tool.

A Reviewer from OK     9/19/2023

Rating = 3 / 5     See Review

Picked up the 4 inch and 6 inch grub hoe. The tools have good mass to them, so they make quick work of weeds, digging, and turning over the soil. I have been using the 6' hoe for heavier work and the 4' for detail work. The handle is hefty and I'm not worried about it breaking and this heftiness would also allow for customization and modifications without sacrificing integrity. Assembly is very simple and straightforward.
When these were purchased free shipping was offered for orders over $100. That's appreciated since it has become so expensive to send packages. Overall I highly recommend and appreciate these products. Buy with confidence.

Moonglow Ares from CA     9/19/2023

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This type of hoe is just the type of hoe I want! Your grub hoe works the most efficient! I had been looking for this type of hoe in Home Depot, Lowe's ... for several years, but can't find it at all. Finally I realize that I should search it from internet, and I found your business. I bought it, and I am very happy with it because it works extremely efficiently! I also learned its name from you: grub hoe. Thank you very much!

Edge from FL     8/19/2023

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Loved the grub hoe so much I went back and got the smaller size as well. Great product , quick delivery. So glad I found this site.

Sam S. from TX     8/16/2023

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I was looking for a new hoe to dig up tough weeds..I did a lot of research and was sold after watching a video on your site using the Grub Hoe. I wanted to see exactly how it worked. There are so many products on the market, but you can't see how it actually performs. I wanted something heavy duty and sharp. It was shipped right out. Does the job I wanted and very satisfying purchase transaction. I actually purchased two!!

Roberta from NY     8/15/2023

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The process was seamless, and Greg was very helpful.

Dyland from Trinidad     7/24/2023

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The grub hoe is a fantastic tool for places too tough for rototillers. Turned hard clay into a garden that is easy to till the following season.

Steven from WV     7/14/2023 9:47:00 PM

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The grub hoe is a fantastic tool for places too tough for rototillers. Turned hard clay into a garden that is easy to till the following season.

Steven from WV     7/14/2023 9:47:00 PM

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The grub hoe is a fantastic tool for places too tough for rototillers. Turned hard clay into a garden that is easy to till the following season.

Steven from WV     7/14/2023 9:47:00 PM

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The company was GREAT. Answered all our questions. The tool grub hoe worked just as they said and was the BEST tool to dig a trench. Shipping was extremely fast in fact faster than Amazon. Highly recommend the Easy Digging company....

Datadog from WV     6/15/2023

Rating = 5 / 5     See Review

I'm extremely happy with these tools. I bought the grub hoe, the grape hoe and the rake hoe. I was looking for something to help me remove some turf so I could prep an area of my yard to install some grass sod. I googled an inquiry of what is the best tool to use to remove turf and it advised to use a grub hoe. I YouTubed people using a grub hoe and saw a video of someone using the grub hoe and grape hoe from Easydigging. I said that's what I need. Ordering the tools was very easy and Greg is so gracious and helpful. I even interrupted his dinner one night with a question about attaching the blades in the handle but he was so nice and helped me. The tools work. They work as advertised and they are great at making a difficult job easier. I highly recommended them and Easy Digging.

Larry S. from NC     6/15/2023 2:17:00 AM

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I bought these tools as they are similar to the grubbing hoes used in Guatemala. They are sturdy and do the job well.

Russell Chappell from WA     6/14/2023 4:06:00 PM

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I purchased both sizes of the grub hoes, both are well built, love the long handles & make easy work of weeding/cultivating. one hoe was missing a handle wedge but they send me a wedge replacement in short order. Great customer service!

Jim H. from GA     5/16/2023 9:20:00 PM

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Excellent product you can not believe the feel in your hand, the power of a hoe with the weight to do the work so your back doesn't have to.

John Rinkle from WV     5/16/2023 1:55:00 PM

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This grub hoe is SO well made. It is making my yard project much easier (digging up all of the grass to replace with flowers and gravel/stone pathways, etc.). The customer service is also incredible. I was so excited to receive the hoe and get digging that I put the blade on facing the wrong way, ugh. It would not budge (see first sentence above!). In a last ditch effort, I emailed the company for suggestions on how to remove. Greg was prompt and thorough in his response and most importantly, kind. Although I followed his instructions, I had to order a new hoe and wasn't even upset about it because of the quality; it's well worth it at this price. It's been such a timesaver!

Melissa P. from NY     5/16/2023 1:31:00 PM

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Excellent tool, does everything I need it to do in my 2000 sq ft garden. Build quality superb at half the price of some others I looked at. Shipping fast and free. It doesn't get any better than that.

Mike from ID     5/16/2023 1:29:00 PM

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In a new garden book I bought, the author talked all about different garden tools that are helpful and what they do best. The author mentioned the "grub hoe" which is used in many countries across the world, but not so much in the US for some reason. So, I wanted to give it a try. The author recommended Easy Digging as the best place to purchase and I'm glad we did. It's a high quality and easy to use tool that is far superior to a normal garden hoe sold at typical garden shops. It's been ideal for clearing large areas of weeds and turning over dirt. The customer service from Easy Digging has been excellent as well. Highly recommend!

Melany from CA     4/22/2023 5:29:00 PM

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I am very happy with the quality of the hoes that I purchased (4" & 6"). The purchase was simple and easy and the hoes arrived quickly. Both hoes have proven their value and I recommend them for anyone needing a high quality heavy duty hoe.

Robert B. from ID     4/18/2023 3:52:00 PM

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Poorly made, especially considering the price.

Anonymous from PA     4/18/2023 2:30:00 PM

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Two years I started to convert 1/2 acre of my property to a meadow. We brush hogged the land and had 17 native trees planted. This year I am planting a dozen shrubs along with some sedge, blacked eyed susans and coneflowers. I am using the grub hoe to direct some runoff and the broad fork to turn the solid for planting. So far all is going well. The tools are fantastic.

Shawn from PA     3/15/2023 2:00:00 PM

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Bought a grubbing hoe. Made preparing new beds in sloped, hard soil so much easier. Solid construction. Fantastic buy

Brian from OR     3/15/2023 1:56:00 PM

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I bought the grub hoe, and it's an amazing piece of engineering! It's amazing how much easier it is using this to dig a hole. You use the "swing" motion to drive the head into the ground, and pull to move the dirt. Amazing! They use these quite a lot in Asia, and it's great to have access to it here the USA. I compared it to a regular spade, and it was no comparison. A few shovel-fulls of a regular spade, and I felt it was much more tiring. Super solid construction, and feels like it will last a lifetime. Shipment was great, and item was extremely well packaged. They also provided an aluminum "wedge" to mount the handle in the head. Great attention to quality! Great item! Highly recommended to anyone digging any large hole.

LHW from GA     3/15/2023 1:34:00 PM

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I have a lot of scrubby oak-like growth around the edges of my "lawn" (such as it is). The growth catches the leaves when I blow them off the "lawn". I wanted a way to remove that growth. I'd used hoes when I was a kid, so I thought of that, and did some research on the web. What I saw on the EasyDigging site impressed me the most, so I decided to spend a bit more than I could have and try them out. I have to say that I was quite impressed by the instructions for assembling the hoes; I did what they recommended, and it worked exactly as they said. These hoes are top quality, and I'm glad to have tried them.

Bhakti-rider from VA     2/15/2023 8:03:00 PM

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