I was a little dubious when ordering this if it would be yet another item that did not live up to the hype. How pleased am I with my purchase-- IT IS BRILLIANT-- the best gardening tool I have purchased in years. I have used it every day in the last week, for weeding, lifting plants extracting bulbs & digging. It is so versatile, comfortable to hold & just the job. Wish I had had one yesrs ago.