Excellent quality gardening tools
Being tired of my cheap, old, mismatched garden tools, I purchased this set as a gift to myself after completing a year long gardening mastery course. I had three non-negotiable requirements for my tools. First. the set had to be of good quality and reasonably affordable. Secondly, the tools should be constructed of stainless steel while thirdly the handles should be made of solid wood. After doing my research, I ordered this set and have been thoroughly pleased with the purchase. Admitedly when the tools arrived I did not begin using them right away; I just wanted to enjoy looking at them savoring the sight of my beautifully constructed matching garden tools (silly, I know, but none the less gratifying). The packaging was excellent; each tool was nestled inside its own plastic or foam bag. All tools with sharp points had a hard, but not brittle plastic safe guard on the tips. They were all cradled inside the spacious canvas gardner's carry tote which is well made of a sturdy canvas type material, lined, with multiple compartments sewn on the exterior of the bag, and has substantially wide and strong handles. The bright color of the bag makes it easily visible to find if left while the gardener moves about. The solid wooden handles are smooth with no rough surfaces avoiding splintering into one's hands and are ergonomically sound contributing to a lighter workload, greater efficiency, and minimized strain on the hands; all of which are definite benefits. Each wooden handle has a leather tie through a hole in the end for hanging. Stainless steel is used in the construction of the metal portion of the tools which the manufacturer describes as non-bendable and "extremely resistant to rust." Neither of these problems have occurred with use of my tools. The blades of the pruner are sharp and smoothly make definitive cuts without undue strength/pressure required to manipulate the handles. The trowels, weeder, and fork seem to effortlessly do their jobs, but admittedly a bit more elbow grease is required to master red clay soil. I have not used the gloves as of yet (they do appear too big for me). Over all these tools are beautifully designed, structurally sound, sturdy and solid but still lightweight, and are a delight to use in the garden. I was very surprised and delighted at the quality for the price. For whatever reasons one gardens, every gardener deserves a fine set of tools, and in my opinion, these check all of the boxes. I can highly recommend these without reservation. Top 3 Likes: -Quality construction from quality materials i.e. stainless steel and solid wood handles -Ergonomically sound, performs as should, a pleasure to use -Bag and gloves are a nice bonus Top 3 Dislikes: -NO Dislikes for these beauties! Read more
