While not unknown on this side of the Atlantic, the english hand fork is ubiquitous in Great Britain. It has flat tines that are wide near the top, where they merge with the shank , and taper to pointed tips.

American hand forks tend to be made with thicker, round tines and are mostly used for loosening soil to maintain tilth rather than for weeding. The English style fork has slightly dished tines for increased rigidity, a slight lengthwise curvature, and a recurved, shank of steel rod that is riveted to the handle.

About the maker : Hand forged in the Pacific Northwest in small batches by one of few remaining blacksmiths making these types of tools in the US, Red Pig Garden Tools. With a specialty in historical, often one-of-a-kind, tools that you will not find in other garden tool offerings, this collection is built to last.

Type of tool: Hand Fork

Function of tool: Digging, planting, weeding

• Width of Fork: 3”

• Length of Fork: 5”

• Total length: 12.5”

• Weight: 0.65 lbs

• Handle: Hickory

• Hand Forged Steel

• Made in the USA