Eliot Coleman-designed Collinear Hoe purchased from Johnny’s Seeds.

Ergonomic design allows the user to stand up straight, using a thumbs-up grip, while a sharp, thin 3 and ¾ inch blade rides flat and collinear with the soil surface, slicing off weeds without throwing soil onto nearby seedlings. Especially effective in-and-around low-lying crops such as head lettuce. Galvanized-steel head; oiled Maine ashwood handle. 5 1/2' overall length.