A long-handled tool is a tool that has a handle that is longer than the average handle. The two most common long-handled tools are the RAKE and the HOE. A RAKE is a tool with a long handle and a row of metal or plastic teeth at the end, used for gathering leaves, hay, grass, or other materials. A HOE is a tool with a long handle and a flat blade at the end, used for digging, weeding, and breaking up soil. Both of these tools are essential for gardening and landscaping.