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This looks like a unique hoe.
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Tatyana Piven

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My question is how to choose a right handle for this tool.

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Tatyana Piven wrote:My question is how to choose a right handle for this tool.

They are very easy to make. The site where you buy them has step-by-step instructions here:

How to make handle...

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That new tool looks awesome!

Pamela Turnbull

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I make a lot- some would say Too much- use of a small pick, sharpened. It does a good job, but I'll bet the Fokin hoe would be even better !

Pamela Smith

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Pamela, I agree, I know the Fokin hoe would be so much better. It is such a versatile tool. I have been wanting this tool but have not got around to ordering since I was in the process of moving. I had a scythe but it does not work well even when sharpened plus this being sharpened on all sides makes it so versatile. To have a tool that has so many uses instead of one tool for one thing would be awesome especially right now with limited space to store tools.

I have known Yuri for a long time and watched him build his business. He only sells quality. Even though I am currently not on my homestead it would make quick and easy work here in town for my yard and garden especially since I do a no till garden and prefer to use this instead of mowing.

For those who have not seen this wonderful tool in action here is a 1 min video.

https://www.facebook.com/eco.minded.club/videos/400594584069765/

Yury Smirnov

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My dear friends, those who received their flat-cutters (Fokin hoe) I would greatly appreciate if you leave your feedback here! :)

Permaculture tools (ploskorez, flat-cutter, Fokin hoe), recommended by Sepp Holzer: https://ecominded.net/garden-tools

Yury Smirnov

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My Vimeo account was closed, so I uploaded some of my videos on Youtube: Ploskorez Fokina in Use

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Yury Smirnov

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I am planning another promotional sale of ploskorez (Russian flat-cutters) soon. Please watch for this topic

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Yury Smirnov wrote:I am planning another promotional sale of ploskorez (Russian flat-cutters) soon. Please watch for this topic

I'm looking forward to it! Spring is just around the corner!

El Rowlatt

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Ah, that's great. I'm interested in buying one.

Yury Smirnov

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El Rowlatt wrote:Ah, that's great. I'm interested in buying one.

Your parcel with set of 2 flat-cutters is on the way. I sent you an email with track number.

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Tina Wolf

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I've had ploskoretz for awhile. Both sizes are very helpful. I have a long handle on the large one and a hand tool sized handle on the smaller one. I've shared them as gifts. My gardener friends like them too.

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Yury Smirnov

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Tired of battling stubborn weeds like they’re enemy spies in your garden? Meet the Fokin Hoe—the legendary hand tool that permaculture pioneer Sepp Holzer himself called a game-changer!

Originally known in Russian as "ploskorez" (which just means "flat-cutter"), this rugged, no-nonsense weeder slices through soil like a hot knife through butter. Lightweight, versatile, and built to last, it’s the preferred "blade" of eco-warriors who mean business.

🌱 No batteries. No nonsense. Just results. 🌱
Join the underground movement—arm yourself with the Fokin Hoe today!

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Yury Smirnov

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Yury Smirnov

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Yury Smirnov

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Hey Permaculture folks!
What a surprise - Youtube just restored my old channel blocked in 2017.
So I am happy to share my old video about ploskorez (flat-cutters):

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Yury Smirnov

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Ploskorez (Fokin hoe) in use!

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Has anyone had these shipped to the US recently? Like since January?

Am I going to end up with a bill at the PO?

Thanks in advance.

Yury Smirnov

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Different types of Ploskorez (Fokin hoe):

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Nancy Reading

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I merged your stuff with the following thread. I hope that is okay by you.

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Hey there, weary gardener.
Tired of wrestling stubborn weeds like they’re secret agents sent to ruin your life? Same. Enter the Fokin Hoe—the hand tool so legendary, even permaculture badass Sepp Holzer called it a game-changer. (And that guy once turned a mountainside into a food forest, so he knows a thing or two.)
👉 https://ecominded.net/fokin-hoe
Originally known in Russian as "ploskorez"—which roughly translates to “slicey-dicey flat thing”—this rugged, no-drama weeder glides through soil like a warm knife through butter. It’s light. It’s tough. It’s the multi-tool your back has been begging for. Eco-warriors who actually get stuff done? Yeah, this is their weapon of choice.

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Fun fact: Sepp Holzer, the legendary “Agro-Rebel” with the hair to match, adored this tool. So if you’ve ever wanted to garden like a charming Austrian anarchist—now’s your chance.

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Nancy Reading

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Yury Smirnov,
I have merged your topic into this topic. I hope that helps.

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