Fiskars 38.5" Steel Edger Lawn Tool, Manual Long-Handled Edger for Grass and Garden Tiller for Soil, Garden and Yard Tool

This is the first time I have used this post hole digger design and I must say it works very well for my current post hole digging project (32 holes at 4 feet deep and 10 inches in diameter - no more or less. In the past I have been able to get away with the tried-and-true conventional post hole digger-style boring holes no more than 2 feet but with my current project's diameter constraint of 10 inches and 4 feet deep the conventional style diggers just won't cut it as the hole diameter would obviously have to be much wider to accommodate the spread of the handles while 'trapping' dirt.~ The pivot is completely welded to the handle so no dealing with loose bolts/nuts which is a nice change! However, for me I immediately put my digger in the ground from taking it out of the box and realized that it was extremely difficult to move the handles to dig - very stiff! After about 15-20 minutes of continuous use it loosened up nicely (NOTE: obviously this is highly subjective. I'm a big guy so what I find as being suitable in terms of how 'difficult' it is to open-and-close this digger may not work for you. It is still slightly stiff for me to use but I find it suitable). If you would rather start your digging with a conveniently usable digger I highly recommend spending a few minutes opening and closing the digger to wear it in so hopefully it is much easier to use. I will say that opening and closing will still require more 'work' than your typical nut-and-bolt hinged digger so be prepared to exert more energy when using this!~ Another great thing about this digger design is the fact that the handles do not come together; I have experienced no knuckle-smashing with this one. That's great seeing as I have a huge tendency to bring the handles together aggressively and bash my knuckles while digging with the conventional digger design.~ With the all-steel construction this digger is much heavier than my conventional fiberglass-handled digger! I'm not complaining but just something I personally noticed. It may be a little heavier as mentioned but I'll take the quality of the construction over the fact that I have to take an extra break here-and-there. I have read old reviews of their Fiskars diggers bending and breaking but I can at least say that after digging 3 holes to 4 feet deep I haven't experienced this. Did Fiskars update their design to accommodate for this? Not sure. If I experience any of this I will update my review to let others know.~ Lifetime warranty~ This obviously has the same straight-blade design as with many diggers - the ends of the blades leave an opening when fully clenched which means dry, loose soil will be difficult to grab and retain. Not sure why I have read other reviews of people complaining about this when this has been the case for decades. For my projects and if your project permits just add a little water to the hole.This digger has performed well for me thus far. If I experience any issues I'll update this review accordingly. I highly recommend this digger if you are particularly in need of digging deep holes and don't feel like renting/buying a motored post hole digger.------------------- UPDATE 10/22/14 ------------------------I dug 22 holes at 4'+ deep in very rocky ground and this digger took a beating let me tell you! The digger looks like it went through a war zone. After using the digger for awhile the 'stiffness' of opening and closing it became MUCH easier over time; it even now squeaks when I open and close mine - no big deal. The 'stiffness' of opening-and-closing the digger does have an advantage in that you don't have to aggressively keep the blades together when trying to bring your payload up from 4' deep! Just close the blades and bring up the digger from the hole. After having completed 22 holes, how it stood up to a beating and how it made my life easier I highly recommend this digger!------------------ UPDATE 11/25/14 ---------------------------I have completed my project; 32 holes each 4' down and ~10" in diameter in very rocky ground. This post hole digger stood up to a huge beating. Everything about this digger is in good shape and is still working. Very impressed!

Works very well and is sturdy and strong

I was about ready to return the product because the handle kept slipping. No instructions were included explaining how to tighten the adjustable handle and I assumed it was a product defect. Then I saw a review that said to turn the handle (top and bottom sections in opposite directions) to tighten (not the orange sleeve). This made all the difference and now the handle is secure and can be adjusted to any length. The cultivator works well. My only complaints are that instructions were missing and the Fiskars customer service number directs you to a website and offers no option of speaking to a representative.

The Fiskars 38.5" Steel Edger Lawn Tool is a must-have for any lawn enthusiast looking for clean, professional edges. 🌿 Its sturdy steel construction ensures durability, while the sharp, serrated blade easily cuts through grass and soil. The long 38.5-inch handle provides excellent leverage, reducing strain on your back and making edging effortless.I was particularly impressed with the comfortable foot platform, allowing added control and precision. Whether you're defining garden beds, walkways, or driveways, this manual edger gets the job done quickly and efficiently—without the noise and maintenance of power tools.If you're looking for a reliable, well-built, and easy-to-use edger that delivers perfectly manicured edges, this Fiskars tool is an excellent investment! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I hesitated ordering this based on some of the reviews, however I am so glad I bought this. In West Texas the soil is hard and clay filled. I had to change out a few wooden fence posts that had deteriorated, and I was tired of borrowing my neighbor's post hole digger. I can't say enough about this and I'd like to address some of the bad things I read in reviews.Some people complained it was heavy - Well, the thing is ALL steel, so it might be a pound heavier, but not much more than a durable fiberglass handled one. The weight comes in handy though in tough soils as the extra momentum helps cut through the clay soils we have here. It went through them like butter.Some people complained it wasn't sharp - Well, that cuts both ways. If you sharpen it more, you make a thinner edge which can bend or break easier. I left it just the way it was out of the box. I didn't want to mess up the powder-coat paint. It cut through sod without an issue, and though it's probably not the best practice, it also sliced through marbled concrete from the previous post installations. No sledgehammer or pry bar needed. This thing punched through it and barely scratched the paint.Some people complained about not lifting as much dirt - Well, I thought that at first until I realized the scoops are designed to fill themselves as you slam the shovel into the hole. In most cases I did not have to open the handles to lift the dirt. It sort of packed itself full and lifted out.What I loved the most was the offset handles. No more busted knuckles, and it gives you so much more directional control than the standard design. It also provided an interesting way to wedge your arm into the lift when trying to pull out a big chunk of concrete.The only thing I can't answer is durability. Will it last a hundred holes, two hundred, or twenty. I don't know. I can say it cleared out three pre-existing fence posts better than any diggers I have used before and it still looks like new. I love it.