Contents -- Preface -- Part I Practical Guidelines -- 1. Why supply hand tools in field projects? -- 2. Selection and procurement -- 3. Outline specifications -- 4. Descriptions of hand tools -- 5. Conservation agriculture -- 6. Tool repair -- hand hoes -- Part II Technical Guidelines -- 1. Procurement procedures -- 2. Detailed specifications -- 3. Strength and impact testing -- 4. Inspections -- Appendix 1 Specifications of materials for hand tools -- Appendix 2 Rockwell C hardness values for hand tools -- Appendix 3 Bibliography