Three prongs on this bulldog hand fork (Bulldog 7111 Evergreen Hand Fork)

Member Name: mumsymary

Product:	Bulldog 7111 Evergreen Hand Fork
Date:	07/06/09 (72 review reads)
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Advantages: Handy tool

Disadvantages: None

This Bulldog 7111 Evergreen Hand Fork is a garden tool that I have had for a couple of years a present I seem to recall. If I wished to buy one now it would cost £4.35 from http://www.squarefootgarden. At Amazon I note it costs £5.11. After a little searching I found it for £3.49 at http://www.transtools.co.uk

Bulldog has been making garden tools for over 200 years . Based in Wigan this company make a large variety of well made durable tools.

This hand forks shaft /handle is made from Ash I believe. The shaft is shaped, well balanced this makes it easy and comfortable to hold. This hard wood handle has been varnished. The handle a good size to hold

The head/ tines/ prongs of the fork forged from a single piece of steel , this makes it strong , no weak points. There are three prongs to this hand fork. The fork head is then coated in carbon steel epoxy. This fork should not rust. The prongs are strong they do not bend when used against something hard. I have found a different cheaper make bend when pressure put on it .
The fork head is attached to the handle with a brass ferrule.(new word I have learnt die to writing these garden equipment reviews ferrule is a metal ring this is used to keep the join of the handle fork tines together and neat)

There is a 10 year guarantee with this tool.

This hand garden fork is a good one it feels comfortable to hold a good size for all those little jobs that require a hand fork.

So what do I use it for?
Well to be honest I rarely use a hand fork I sometimes use it when weeding. It is useful for forking around small plants and seedlings I sometimes use this when I am transplanting seeds. This fork causes less disturbance than a trowel.
Whwen the grandchildren visit and I am gardening I often give them this tool to use, I feel its safe and they can do little dammage with it .

I occasionally clean the prongs by wiping them clean with a rag I keep in the greenhouse for cleaning my tools.

If you are going to have a hand trowel I would recommend this one.

Summary: A durable hand tool