{"product_id":"dr-tail-japanese-steel-hoof-knife-blue-hoof-pick","title":"Dr. Tail Japanese Steel Hoof Knife with Brass Hoof Pick – Blue Laminated Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dr. Tail Japanese Steel Hoof Knife with Brass Hoof Pick is a professional farrier knife that combines two essential hoof care tools in one. A Japanese stainless steel blade with a turned loop tip pares the sole, frog and bars, while the solid brass end cap on the handle works as a hoof pick for clearing packed dirt and stones before you trim. The blue laminated wood handle is shaped to fill the hand and is secured with three rivets for a solid, steady feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese stainless steel blade takes a keen edge, holds it through long trimming sessions and resists rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved blade with a turned loop tip cleans the collateral grooves and central sulcus and lifts away loose sole and frog tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid brass end cap doubles as a hoof pick, so you can clean and trim without switching tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminated wood handle is built from many thin layers bonded together, making it stronger and more resistant to moisture and cracking than ordinary wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic handle widens toward the end for a secure grip and better leverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree rivets lock the blade firmly into the handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser marked with the Dr. Tail logo and SKU on the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a clear Dr. Tail protective sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClinical and Farrier Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning packed mud, manure and stones from the sole and frog with the brass pick end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParing dead, flaky sole during routine trims and before shoeing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrimming ragged frog tissue and cleaning the frog clefts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrimming and tidying the bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring suspected abscess tracts and areas of white line separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning the collateral grooves when checking for thrush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine claw trimming in cattle, sheep and goats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow It's Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick up the hoof and use the brass end cap to clear dirt and debris from the sole, frog and grooves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush the hoof so you can see the sole, frog and white line clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the knife around and hold it firmly, bracing the hoof with your other hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePare the sole with short, shallow strokes, always cutting away from your body and the hand holding the hoof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the loop tip to clean the collateral grooves and the central sulcus of the frog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim only loose, dead tissue and stop when you reach firm, waxy sole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the blade clean between hooves and between animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional farriers and hoof trimmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquine and large animal veterinarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorse owners who maintain hooves between farrier visits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarn managers and boarding stables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLivestock owners trimming cattle, sheep and goat claws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarrier students and training programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Steel Hoof Knife with Brass Hoof Pick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese stainless steel, curved with turned loop tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoof pick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid brass end cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue laminated wood with three rivets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear Dr. Tail protective sleeve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses, cattle, sheep, goats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDRTHCI44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean off hoof material after every use and dry the blade completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone the edge regularly with a fine stone or hoof knife sharpener; a sharp knife needs less force and is safer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen only the beveled side of the blade and lightly remove any burr from the flat side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the handle and brass cap dry; the laminated handle resists moisture, but should not be left soaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the knife in its sleeve or a tool roll with the blade covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafety Notice: Hoof knives are very sharp. Always cut away from yourself and from the hand holding the hoof, and keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Tail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68088876859543,"sku":"DRTHCI44","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/7221\/8775\/files\/04-hoof-knife-blade-close-up_b560749b-a371-4743-9c5c-a0bfad1aa56a.jpg?v=1792370792","url":"https:\/\/drtail.com\/products\/dr-tail-japanese-steel-hoof-knife-blue-hoof-pick","provider":"Dr. Tail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}