Medium hive tool Mellarius - POCKET
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Quality hive tool in massive design is mainly used for work with hive boxs. All used metal part are made from food grade stainless steel. Thanks to this scarcity, you will simply manipulate the extensions you need to remove from the hive. Thanks to the design of massive steel material is almost impossible to bend in normal work. The edges are bevelled and sharpened to handle it well.
Stainless Steel POCKET Hive Tool with Large Hook
The stainless steel POCKET hive tool in a medium size is a practical helper for everyday work in the apiary. One end features a flat blade, while the other has a prominent large hook. It is excellent for prying apart hive components bonded with propolis and wax, for safely separating supers, and for quick manipulation without unnecessary damage to hive parts. Thanks to its compact dimensions, it is always ready at hand. Overall length: 21 cm.
A practical tool that saves time and bees
The "POCKET" designation is no coincidence – the hive tool easily fits into the pocket of a beekeeper's jacket or bee suit, so you don't have to constantly set it down and search for it. The large hook (often referred to as a J-hook) makes it easier to pry and lift frames during brood inspections and when working in the honey super. It helps guide movements more precisely, protects wooden frame rails, and reduces the risk of crushing bees when removing frames from tight spaces.
Stainless steel withstands high stress when disassembling heavier supers and is also very easy to maintain. The hive tool can be mechanically cleaned, disinfected, or flame-sterilized, which meets modern beekeeping hygiene standards and helps prevent the spread of bee diseases. In practice, you get a durable tool that speeds up your work and helps keep your hive equipment in good condition.
Product Technical Specifications
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Overall length | 21 cm (pocket version) |
| Tool ends | Flat blade / large hook (J-hook) |
| Maintenance and hygiene | Mechanical cleaning, chemical disinfection, flame sterilization |
| Beekeeping use | Separating supers, loosening and lifting frames, scraping wax and propolis |
