- Is this fork strong enough for heavy clay?
- Yes. The head and socket are one solid forging, and Spear & Jackson rates it above the BS3388 load test. It is made for digging heavy, stony ground.
- How does it compare with a budget pressed-steel fork?
- It is heavier and built from forged steel rather than pressed sheet, so it resists bending and lasts longer. Budget forks are lighter but flex and fail sooner under load.
- Do I need to maintain the wooden shaft?
- The hardwood is weatherproofed, but occasional oiling keeps it from drying and splitting. Store it dry and avoid leaving it in wet soil.
- Is it suitable for someone with limited strength?
- It weighs around 2 kg, which is on the heavy side. Lighter border forks may suit weaker hands better, but this one is easier to drive into hard ground.
- What is the fork's working width?
- The head is about 10 cm wide with four 290 mm tines, a standard digging-fork size. That is narrow enough to work between rows.
- Where is the Spear & Jackson Neverbend Professional Digging Fork cheapest?
- At spear-jackson-shop.com, for $35.39, 40% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Spear & Jackson Neverbend Professional Digging Fork?
- 9 stores we checked sell it, including spear-jackson-shop.com, Lehman's, Hartville Hardware, Lowe's, Target.