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Spear & Jackson 4552BF Traditional Stainless Border Fork, Multi-Coloured

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  • Traditional border fork, shaft is 28-inch (71cm)
  • Mirror polished stainless steel head
  • Rust resistant with minimal soil adhesion
  • Weather proofed hardwood shaft for greater durability
  • One-piece hardwood shaft, riveted in two places and split to form a wishbone handle
  • Designed for use in confined spaces or between established plants
  • Grow your own great British growing 2018 award winners

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Durability
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Sturdiness
3.9 3.9
Value for money
3.9 3.9

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Spear & Jackson has been selling hand, garden, contractors, agricultural and landscaping tools since 1760.

The company was founded in the City of Sheffield, which is famous for the production of steel, cutlery and hand tools and continues to be our home over 250 years later.

Traditional Border Fork

This Spear & Jackson traditional border fork is the perfect addition to your garden. The handle is constructed from hardwood, giving an attractive, yet durable finish. Split to form a comfortable wishbone handle, giving a smooth line from bottom to top. Weatherproofed finish, so you are safe to use it out in the elements. The head itself is constructed from mirror polished stainless steel. This means that it is both resistant to rust as well as keeping soil adhesion to a minimum.

  • Hardwood handle for durability
  • Split to form a comfortable wishbone handle
  • Weatherproofed finish
  • Mirror polished stainless steel
  • Rust resistant

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Hardwood Handle

The handle is constructed from hardwood, giving an attractive, yet durable finish. It is built in one piece, split to form a comfortable wishbone handle, giving a smooth line from bottom to top. This attractive look is achieved whilst maintaining a weatherproofed finish, so you are safe to use it out in the elements.

The Traditional Range

The Traditional stainless range of digging and cultivating tools has been created through combining modern and natural materials with the latest technology to create a timeless classic.

All of the Traditional stainless digging and cultivating tools feature mirror polished stainless steel heads for reduced soil adhesion, rust resistance and ease of use. The weatherproofed hardwood handles offer durability and appeal to those gardeners who prefer garden tools with a ‘traditional’ appearance.

Stainless Steel Head

The head itself is constructed from mirror polished stainless steel. This means that it is both resistant to rust as well as keeping soil adhesion to a minimum.

Dimensions: 37 x 5 ¾ x 3 ¾" ; 3 lbs

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This Spear & Jackson traditional border fork is the perfect addition to your garden. The handle is constructed from hardwood, giving an attractive, yet durable finish. It is built in one piece, split to form a comfortable wishbone handle, giving a smooth line from bottom to top. This attractive look is achieved whilst maintaining a weatherproofed finish, so you are safe to use it out in the elements. The head itself is constructed from mirror polished stainless steel. This means that it is both resistant to rust as well as keeping soil adhesion to a minimum.

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Customer reviews

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5,268 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance and value of the shovel spade. They mention that it's well-made, solid and beautiful. Some appreciate the light weight. That said, opinions are mixed on size.

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57 customers mention42 positive15 negative

Customers like the quality of the shovel spade. They say it's well made, solid, and skillfully crafted. Some mention that the handle is well made and worth it. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

"This S&J boarder fork is worth every expensive penny. Stainless, solid, hickory handle, solid. Balance is fantastic, finish is fantastic...." Read more

"Great size for digging in crowded flower beds. Sturdy, well made, the stainless steel blades shines after an afternoon working in the garden." Read more

"...few I could find where the tines and neck of this fork are one piece, steel and forged and heavy duty enough to actually do the job!..." Read more

"Quality workmanship, just not large enough for my needs so I returned and purchased another, same brand." Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the shovel spade. They mention it's a real looker, well-designed, and beautiful. Some say that it'll look great hanging over their fireplace. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Balance is fantastic, finish is fantastic. It is a heavy work of art. Heavy because its a solid stainless fork, not a cheap imitation/hollow thing...." Read more

"...Sturdy, well made, the stainless steel blades shines after an afternoon working in the garden." Read more

"...They're both really nice, especially for the price...." Read more

"Lovely little fork. The wife was over the moon with it." Read more

16 customers mention13 positive3 negative

Customers like the value of the shovel spade. They say it's worth every expensive penny, and is a beautiful instrument. Some mention that the price is ok.

"This S&J boarder fork is worth every expensive penny. Stainless, solid, hickory handle, solid. Balance is fantastic, finish is fantastic...." Read more

"...but even if you have to look for one like this, it is so worth spending a little extra to get something that is going to actually last...." Read more

"...It is a beautiful instrument and is definitely an investment piece...." Read more

"...It is expensive for a garden tool but it is worth the price." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the lightness of the shovel spade. They mention that it is surprisingly light, and manageable for a lady with a disability. They also say that it's heavy enough to sink deeply into soils and lift/pry up bulbs, grasses, edging, and other items.

"...Balance is fantastic, finish is fantastic. It is a heavy work of art. Heavy because its a solid stainless fork, not a cheap imitation/hollow thing...." Read more

"...2. 10 year guarantee3. The size and weight (light and small) was great for wife gardeningThe bad :-1...." Read more

"...smoothed and it is, given that it is made out of oak and steel, surprisingly light and manageable for a lady with tendon issues like me...." Read more

"...It's light, strong, it doesn't bend (like the Chinese forks), it works like a spade digging butter... even in hard clay." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the digging fork comfortable, with a great neck and handle. They also say the shovel is ergonomic and makes gardening easier.

"Lovely fork to use and handle. Felt confident it would be able to handle my most difficult digging as soon as I held it." Read more

"...As far as the stainless it is hard and nice & thick.The neck and handle feel great.Looks amazing." Read more

"...effortlessly into the soil and feels very sturdy, light, and nice in the hand. The best fork I have used." Read more

"This is a sturdy & comfortable digging fork. It turned several hundred square feet of clay soil without any issue - I on the other hand was bushed." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the balance of the shovel spade. They mention it's a perfect edging tool with good balance in handling.

"...Stainless, solid, hickory handle, solid. Balance is fantastic, finish is fantastic. It is a heavy work of art...." Read more

"Perfect edging tool. Great balance." Read more

"Excellent product, good balance in handling, a bit pricey but worth it. Gumbo soil is easier to knock off from spade." Read more

"Well made and beautifully balanced fork..." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the shovel spade. They mention that it works well in their Minnesota soil, is sturdy, and would work in harder soils. Some say that it is very useful cutting through hard dry soil.

"Nice English shovel. Works well but may be a little overpriced as compared to American shovels but the quality is better." Read more

"...5 months in it still looks great and performs well in my MN soil...." Read more

"...It rinses off easily and it has been very useful cutting through hard dry soil in this extreme drought season we've been having...." Read more

"...I haven't put it to a tougher test but it is sturdy and would work in harder soils." Read more

6 customers mention4 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the shovel spade. Some say that it is a great size for digging in crowded flower beds, while others say that the step is narrow and difficult to use.

"Great size for digging in crowded flower beds. Sturdy, well made, the stainless steel blades shines after an afternoon working in the garden." Read more

"...Couldn't give it 5 stars. The narrow step was difficult to use even for my wife's smaller feet." Read more

"Love the size of this fork and the stainless steel is perfect but the handle breaks. It is not covered by warranty and nobody makes a replacement...." Read more

"...They both love it. Great size, well made." Read more

Great Value, But Defects In Manufacturing
4 Stars
Great Value, But Defects In Manufacturing
I bought both the Spear + Jackson border spade as well as border fork (stainless steel). They're both really nice, especially for the price. I would prefer to have an option without finish, so I can oil the wood myself, but for anyone who just wants to use them as-is, they're great.My only issue... the border spade has the handle grip attached "off-center". This could compromise it's sturdiness over time. I returned and sent for another and the second had the same issue. Seems like a factory issue with a whole batch.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023
I bought both the Spear + Jackson border spade as well as border fork (stainless steel). They're both really nice, especially for the price. I would prefer to have an option without finish, so I can oil the wood myself, but for anyone who just wants to use them as-is, they're great.
My only issue... the border spade has the handle grip attached "off-center". This could compromise it's sturdiness over time. I returned and sent for another and the second had the same issue. Seems like a factory issue with a whole batch.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Best fork I have found among many
Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2024
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Luke Raven
5.0 out of 5 stars Good spade
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2024
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Marc
5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr zu empfehlen
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's a Nice gGarden Spade
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