Examples of Trowels


 

 

Ergonomic Hand Digging Tools

Radius Garden NRGSET 4-Piece Gardening Hand Tool Set

by Radius Garden

The Radius company has clearly been the leader in devising design changes to help us yardeners use hand digging tools and spend the rest of the day soaking our hands in ice (yes, I had to do that at one time).  Here is their basic collection.

  • New for 2011
  • Complete set of four Radius Ergonomic Hand Tools: Includes Trowel, Transplanter, Weeder and Cultivator
  • Each with comfortable curved grip creating more leverage and less stress
  • Polished aluminum blades are surprisingly light and remarkably strong
  • Lifetime Guarantee

A TROWEL MAY BE A TROWEL MAY BE A TROWEL, BUT YOU WANT A GOOD ONE

OXO Good Grips Gel-e Gardening Trowel 16075

by Oxo

Here is one out favoritest.  Admitidly there are dozens to chose from but we have the arthritus to prove we have been testing hand trowels for a lot of years. 

  • Versatile trowel made of high-quality stainless steel
  • Serrated edges for cutting roots and opening bags
  • Soft, comfortable non-slip grip with incorporated gel material
  • Easy-to-read measurement markings for convenient seed planting
  • Measures 14 by 3-3/4 by 2 inches

Fiskars 7073 Big Grip Trowel

by Fiskars

  • An ideal tool for digging, planting, and moving soil
  • Large, soft molded grips provide added comfort and control
  • Large blade covers more soil area
  • Coated metal head resists rust
  • Limited lifetime warranty

The Fiskars big grip trowel features a comfortable grip and an oversized tool head to provide added comfort and control. The trowel is an ideal tool for digging, planting, and moving soil. It features pre-sharpened edges on the blade to cut through the ground easier, and the oversized head was designed to gather more soil. The metal blade is coated with a rust-resistant material, and the handle features a large hang hole for easy storage. The tool comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

The Rumford Gardener Garden Pro Trowel GPT1000

by The Rumford Gardener

  • Gardener's professional-grade trowel
  • Single-piece construction for durability
  • Polished die-cast aluminum
  • Comfortable grip with non-slip handles
  • Lifetime warranty

The Rumford Gardener Garden Pro trowel features an ergonomic design and a comfortable non-slip grip. It's constructed from polished, die-cast, single piece aluminum with a molded handle.

 

 

Wrist Saving Trowel by Vertex


Groundbreaking power in a simple-to-use tool. Great for weeding, aerating and amending soil. Some have even used it for clam-digging!

For information about sources for this tool go to www.2vertex.com

 

 

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