19-inch German Broadfork - Head only Hand hoe while the substantial forged head

while the substantial forged head carries enough momentum to break compacted or clay-rich soil

The professional pruning GL series have longer teeth that facilitate sawdust removal during cutting

The blades on each side provide a very clean cut and reduce the risk of crushing the stem while pruning

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19-inch German Broadfork - Head only Hand hoe while the substantial forged headPlease note: this is ONLY the metal head of the tool. Handles are not included. You can find the same model with handles here. Broad forks, also known as grelinette, are powerful tools for loosening soil in place without turning by plow or shovel. No heavy lifting required. The long tines are able to loosen soil deep below the surface to promote root growth, aeration, deep watering and more. An important benefit is that the soil structure is preserved