Most push-pull hoes have long handles, typically about 60–62 inches overall.
Listed weights range roughly from 2.11 pounds up to about 2.8 pounds (one listing shows 2‑5/8 lb).
Blade lengths in the listings range from about 5½ inches up to roughly 7⅞ inches.
Push-pull hoes are used for cultivating garden beds, cutting or slicing down weeds with a push-and-pull motion, and digging out deeply rooted weeds. Some listings note they can hoe small to large areas without heavily disturbing the soil.
Long handles—commonly 60 inches and made of ash—keep the user more upright, reducing strenuous bending and making the hoe easier and more comfortable to use.
Durability is attributed to hardened steel construction—often described as hardened spring steel—and protective finishes (for example, painted heads) that help the blade hold up to repeated use.
Listings indicate many are made in the USA, with some specifically manufactured in Ohio and a few described as crafted by local Amish tradespeople in the area.
Serrated V-shaped edges and sharp blades are used to cut weeds with a push-pull motion, while the pointed or narrow ends are used to dig out deeply rooted or stubborn weeds.
