Knights Of Armur Weeding Mattock Hoe, Pick Axe 15-Inch, One Piece Intact Plastic Coated Fiberglass Handle, 1.4LB

This is NOT a drop forged heat treated hoe; it was determined to be a casting after I performed grinding, drilling, grain structure, ring, and ductility tests. It's not even ductile iron, it's grey iron. The dimensions, shape, feel, and grip are all satisfactory. This type of tool does not require a grey iron casting. It's possible that this is a health and safety issue. In my opinion, this product fails to live up to its advertising claims. I'm writing this review to alert Amazon because I think Amazon is a great company and I buy almost everything from them; they need to know about this product because I know I won't be able to return it due to the testing I did on it; I just want to warn other potential buyers. This is the first time in seven years of purchasing from Amazon that something similar has occurred. Thank you very much, Wm.

Cecilia Palmer

| Mar 27, 2021

My son, who has done volunteer work in the wetlands, informed me that they do not use shovels but rather handpicks. I should get one, he said. I was skeptical that this tool would work in our super hard clay soil, but I trusted my son's opinion and purchased one. This is, without a doubt, my all-time favorite. Gardening tool of all time! I purchased a second one because I frequently garden with other family members and want to ensure that no one steals my new toy. That's what I'm talking about. This tool appears to be of exceptionally high quality. We've been using them almost daily for over a month and they're still going strong. For the price, or any price for that matter, this is an excellent tool. You won't be sorry for what you've done.

Amiyah Graves

| May 25, 2021

We've been living in the RTP area of North Carolina for about 15 years, and we've dealt with some pretty tough soil. It's a mystery to me how I managed to get any gardening done in this area without this tool. It's not a problem if the red clay is thick. Heavy roots aren't a problem, but rocks are easily thrown aside. Before you start using it, make sure the head is securely attached to the handle. To do so, press the head into the handle as tightly as possible. Then you slam the bottom handle against a concrete surface, allowing the g's to push the head even further into place; To prevent scratching, use tape or foil on the bottom. Finally, using a rubber mallet, strike the head on the left and right of the collar around the handle to ensure it does not move. If you do that, you will not experience any of the slippage issues that have been mentioned. The most difficult part now, in terms of the using tool itself, is trying to share just one between my wife and me, and she's also realized that we should have gotten it much sooner.

Bentley Bird

| Sep 19, 2021

When this tool arrived in two pieces with nothing to hold them together, I was a little perplexed. I quickly realized that it wasn't necessary once I started using it. The axe will not slide off the handle if you use the tool. As an older woman, I appreciate how light and simple the axe is to use. I also like the bright yellow color, which makes it easy to locate when I forget it.

Willa Melton

| Aug 15, 2021

To be honest, I had no idea what to expect, but I assumed I'd get something more substantial than an oversized ice pick. We'll have to wait and see what it can do. TBCbr>br>UPDATE: I finally got a chance to put this to use. It's a neat little tool, I must say. I still don't think it's up to really heavy-duty projects, but I'm pleasantly surprised by how much the tool can do for its size, so unless you're trying to remove heavy stones or something buried deep, this tool will suffice. It would be better if it had a little more weight to it.

Paola Raymond

| Jan 13, 2021

Weeds that are anchored. Allow gravity to take care of the heavy lifting. I bought three more for family members after buying one for myself. It can also be used to dig up broken sprinkler heads for lawn sprinkler maintenance. br>In terms of securing the head to the shaft; Between your thumb and forefinger, grasp the handle's end. Allow it to fall onto a hard surface (driveway or sidewalk) so that the end of the protruding handle hits the ground. Do this a few times at a distance of about 3 feet and you're good to go.

Rosalia Wiley

| Jan 11, 2021

To get through my yard of rocks with care and not damage sprinkler lines and low voltage wires underground, it's nicely weighted and strong. Lightweight enough for my 10-year-old to dig and "play" Minecraft in the yard, as well as mining. I bought it for him, but it's extremely useful to me, so I'll have to borrow it from him whenever I need it.

Brynleigh Santiago

| Feb 12, 2021

Everything was as described, and it was simple to put together and use. The fact that the handle is unbreakable and will not rot appeals to me. A+++.

Renata Shelton

| Aug 17, 2021