He likes the long handle and big blade. He tends to use it with a chopping action, rather than a digging one. I think its generally its "bigness" that appeals . He's quite a big bloke
The website does say to use a chopping motion rather than standard digging. I ask because I find it increasingly difficult with my current, standard trowel - arthritic bits - and want something sharper and flatter.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
I love my sneeboer tools - stong, super sharp and very comfy. They aren't cheap, but I have had family chip together for various birthdays and Christmases. I use the transplanting trowel and handfork the most, along with the ladies spade, which suits me much better than the standard size ones.
Thanks Chicky. I've sent a mail to OH and Possum with a wishlist for prezzies already. I already have a good stainless steel fork which I love and a good, long handled spade with a failry narrow blade but, if OH does his usual trick of snapping the handle using it to prise out stones, I shall put one on my Xmas list - to be ignored at his peril!
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
I have had my Yeoman secatuers for 25 years. Bought others in that time, specific to job needed, but always go back to Yeomans, they seem to do everything other than thick hard stems 2 inches or more. Have hand, potting and scoop trowels, plus daisy grubber.
This subject led me to the forum. I thought fellow gardeners would like an accurate reply to the question, based on my findings I have attempted to help. Shocked and sorry to see you seem to have something against that @pansyface@Fairygirl
I'm afraid 3 new posts, on very old threads, all linked to the same site suggests spam @still.picture. We're plagued with it on the forum, and it's why there's a flagging option to bring it to the attention of the moderators.
However, if you're a genuine poster, that's fine - no problem. Carry on.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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I didn't realise there were so many different types of trowel!
What a great collection.
He likes the long handle and big blade. He tends to use it with a chopping action, rather than a digging one. I think its generally its "bigness" that appeals
. He's quite a big bloke 
The website does say to use a chopping motion rather than standard digging. I ask because I find it increasingly difficult with my current, standard trowel - arthritic bits - and want something sharper and flatter.
I love my sneeboer tools - stong, super sharp and very comfy. They aren't cheap, but I have had family chip together for various birthdays and Christmases. I use the transplanting trowel and handfork the most, along with the ladies spade, which suits me much better than the standard size ones.
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Thanks Chicky. I've sent a mail to OH and Possum with a wishlist for prezzies already. I already have a good stainless steel fork which I love and a good, long handled spade with a failry narrow blade but, if OH does his usual trick of snapping the handle using it to prise out stones, I shall put one on my Xmas list - to be ignored at his peril!
I like Yeoman tools.
I have joint issues, but find these comfortable grip, easy to hold and easy to clean.
Here is just one link, there are other garden suppliers with different choice.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yeoman-Stainless-Steel-Hand-Trowel-x/dp/B003PJ6PMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499162905&sr=8-1&keywords=yeoman+digging+trowel
I have had my Yeoman secatuers for 25 years. Bought others in that time, specific to job needed, but always go back to Yeomans, they seem to do everything other than thick hard stems 2 inches or more. Have hand, potting and scoop trowels, plus daisy grubber.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
However, if you're a genuine poster, that's fine - no problem. Carry on.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...