Burgon & Ball - Ultimate Asparagus Knife – Forged High-Carbon Steel Harvesting Tool

Burgon & Ball Ultimate Asparagus Knife – Forged High-Carbon Steel Harvesting Tool

The Burgon & Ball Ultimate Asparagus Knife is a specialized dual-action tool designed for the precise harvesting of asparagus spears. It uniquely combines the two most effective cutting methods into a single implement: a serrated edge for sawing through fibrous stems and a sharpened "V" tip for a clean slice. Forged from high-carbon steel, this knife is built to withstand the grit of garden soil while maintaining the razor-sharp edge required to harvest spears without damaging the delicate underground crown.

Best For: Asparagus growers and kitchen gardeners who want a versatile, professional-grade tool to harvest spears at or below the soil surface with surgical accuracy.

Key Features

• Dual-Action Cutting Head: Features a serrated blade for sawing through tough stems and a sharpened "V" tip for a direct slice, giving the gardener total control over their preferred harvesting method.
• Forged High-Carbon Steel: The blade is forged for exceptional durability and edge retention, ensuring it remains sharp even after repeated contact with abrasive soil and grit.
• Under-Soil Precision: Designed to reach below the soil surface, allowing you to cut the spear at the base to maximize harvest length and encourage healthy regrowth.
• Ergonomic FSC® Hardwood Handle: The handle is crafted from sustainably sourced hardwood, providing a comfortable and traditional grip that balances the 33cm tool perfectly.
• Authentic Leather Strap: Includes a durable leather hanging thong for convenient storage and to keep the tool accessible in the garden shed.

Specifications

• Brand: Burgon & Ball
• Overall Length: 33cm
• Blade Material: Forged High-Carbon Steel
• Handle Material: FSC® Certified Hardwood
• Special Features: Combined serrated and "V" tip cutting edges

Ideal For (Uses)

• Asparagus Harvesting: The primary tool for cleanly severing spears 2–5cm below the soil line without disturbing neighboring shoots.
• Dandelion & Taproot Removal: The sharpened "V" tip is remarkably effective at prying out deep-rooted weeds from lawns and borders.
• Harvesting Leeks & Celery: Can be used to slice through the base of other root-heavy vegetables during the harvesting process.
• Precision Soil Prying: The high-carbon steel construction makes it useful for light prying and loosening of soil in tight spaces.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ 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
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.