Mud octopus hoes
Mud octopus hoes are similar in its use with ‘ssuge (mud hook)’ in that they are used to turn the mud and sand over, rather than dig it. They are the heaviest and largest of the hand hoes used in tidal flats. This is a logical choice, for small octopuses are strong and they usually live in deep tidal flats. The hand hoe used in catching small octopuses naturally need to be the ones that could add the weight, making them the strongest and the heaviest of all hoes. These hoes were usually used by women, but some of them weighted about 2 kg, which seems little too heavy or women’s use. They are much larger than the manila clam hoes and the blade is especially large and long ( Table 1). However, double blade hoes have long and curved neck with short grip, just like the manila clam hoes ( Fig. 6-1–3).