Hive Tool – J-Type – Stainless Steel
R140,00
A hive tool is an essential hand tool used by beekeepers to pry open hive components, scrape away propolis and wax, and lift heavy frames during inspections.
Key Types of Hive Tools
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- Standard J-Type (Maxant): Features a sharp flat blade on one end and a J-shaped hook on the other. The hook leverages under frame top-bars to lift them smoothly without damaging the wood or crushing bees.
- Traditional Flat Type: A straight piece of forged steel with a flat chisel edge on one end and a 90-degree bent scraping blade on the other. It offers maximum leverage for separating stuck hive boxes.
Essential Functions
- Prying Boxes: Honeybees seal every gap in the hive with a sticky resin called propolis. The sharp chisel edge cuts through this seal to separate the lid or hive boxes.
- Scraping Propolis: The flat edge cleans burr comb and excess propolis off frame rests to keep the hive tidy and maintain proper frame spacing.
- Nail Puller Slot: Most standard tools feature a central teardrop-shaped hole designed to pull small frame nails during hive maintenance.
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