[digalotty]

my fork tends to get most use , i use it allot to lean on over beds when sowing and harvesting
for some reason i cant get used to using my hoe, i even use my fork to rake over the beds

[plot53b]

I'm a big fan of hand tools, I have some smaller beds and I used to enjoy getting down and weeding with a hand fork / hoe or I have this three pronged rake thingy  My parents bought these for me from the Pound Shop and I have been amazed at how sturdy they are!

I guess this is easy when you have defined beds, it may not be possible with my extension this year as I am growing more traditionally in large rows. Although I found it very relaxing and felt like I had accomplished something doing one bed at a time!

Very much like the look of the Swoe though - might ask for one for my birthday

[stompy]

Dutch hoe is mine, but i have heard alot of good things about the swoe.

But, are they really that much better than a dutch hoe?

[Swing Swang]

Most useful tool - my brain

[tosca100]

My OH is my best garden tool....he loves a project.

Followed by trowel, snippers and hoe.

[Christine]

My feet - nothing works without my feet. 

[shoozie]

One of these:



A three edged hoe, if you do a forum search, there's quite a few mentions.

DD - I only went to a local garden centre to get a gift voucher this afternoon ....... and came out armed with one of these based on your photo ...... as we're not under the snow cap up here, gave it a quick go round some weeds - it's like a hot knife through butter
Thanks - well chuffed (and a few pounds lighter, but much better than my old hoe). 

Do you have to sharpen it? If so, with what ?

[DD.]

Had it a year now, never had to sharpen it. It has two full size plots to take care of!

[shoozie]

Had it a year now, never had to sharpen it. It has two full size plots to take care of!

Mine will be more of a part-timer in camparison   
Thanks everyone for recommending it   

[leeks r us]

DD never used one what are the benefits of using this to a traditional hoe?

[DD.]

Angled blade makes for a better cutting action than the Dutch hoe, cuts on the "back stroke as well.

Combined with the angled side blade it means you can get into awkward places.

[leeks r us]

Looks good DD whats the price range?

[plot53b]

Just been looking myself, looks like about £35 for a decent one.

[leeks r us]

 yeeeeeeooooooowzar wants to be good for that price have to wait till my next birthday.

[Paul Plots]

Just been looking myself, looks like about £35 for a decent one.

Keep looking - mine is stainless steel, light-weight alloy handle so easy to hold and use yet strong. It's a Wilkinson sword. Mine was no more that £20. More like £17 I think from a local supplier about 2 or 3 years ago.

I've just searched and found same thing for £25 on-line so keep looking.