Burgon & Ball - RHS Stainless Hand Fork – Professional Heavy-Duty Cultivating Tool

Burgon & Ball RHS Stainless Hand Fork – Professional Heavy-Duty Cultivating Tool

The Burgon & Ball RHS Stainless Hand Fork is a design classic and the indispensable partner to the RHS hand trowel. Engineered for serious gardeners, this fork is built to handle the rigors of heavy cultivation. Featuring hardened and tempered prongs and a precision-forged neck, it provides the strength needed to break up compacted soil and tackle stubborn weeds without the risk of bending. Combining traditional aesthetics with modern metallurgical strength, it is designed to be the only hand fork you will ever need to buy.

Best For: Gardeners seeking a high-strength, ergonomic tool for breaking up soil, aerating beds, and heavy weeding in borders and containers.

Key Features

• Hardened & Tempered Tines: The pointed prongs are specially heat-treated to withstand significant pressure, ensuring they remain straight and sharp even when working in heavy or stony ground.

• Precision-Forged Tang: The neck is forged at the optimal ergonomic angle to reduce wrist strain. It utilizes a specialized steel composition for maximum durability at the tool's most critical stress point.

• Rust-Resistant Stainless Steel: The high-quality stainless steel head is highly resistant to corrosion, ensuring it glides through the soil and stays in pristine condition for years.

• FSC Certified Hardwood Handle: Equipped with a tactile handle made from 100% FSC-certified hardwood, providing a natural, comfortable grip and excellent tool balance.

• RHS Endorsement: Officially endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society and backed by a lifetime guarantee, representing the absolute gold standard in garden tool manufacturing.

Specifications

• Brand: Burgon & Ball

• Dimensions: 29cm overall length x 8cm width

• Weight: 228g

• Material: FSC Certified Hardwood & Hardened Stainless Steel

• Storage: Includes a strong leather hanging cord

Ideal For (Uses)

• Soil Aeration: Perfect for loosening the surface of garden beds and pots to improve the absorption of water, air, and nutrients.

• Tough Weeding: The sharp, strong tines allow you to get underneath the root systems of stubborn weeds to lift them out entirely.

• Incorporating Soil Amendments: Ideal for mixing compost, manure, or granular fertilizers into the top layer of soil around established plants.

• Small-Scale Cultivation: Breaking up clods of earth in preparation for planting in vegetable patches or floral borders.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.

Business Delivery:

• Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
• If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
• If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
• Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

Let us know your preference, and we'll arrange the best solution for you!

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse serves as our office and logistics centre rather than a retail showroom. Because we ship from multiple locations and manage high-turnover stock, not all items are available for immediate pickup.

Lead Times:

• In-Stock Items: Usually ready for dispatch the same day.
• Supplier-Dependent Items: Can take up to 2 weeks to arrive.

While we strive for fast delivery, some timelines are subject to supplier availability and are beyond our control. We appreciate your patience as we source the best quality gear for your project.