"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message
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In article .com,
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| michael adams wrote:
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| A mattock.
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| I gto mine from Wickes for nto very much money and it's one of the
best
| tools I've ever bought. Way better than a spade for hard ground.

And for weed-infested ground, grubbing brambles and saplings and so
on. There are a dozen regular posters who swear by the things.
15-20 quid, and it will last out a couple of gardening lifetimes.

Mine came from SCATS, if I recall.

I inherited mine from my late uncle's shed. He inherited it from his
Irish father, it's at least 100 years old and still in perfect
condition, wonderfully balanced. I use it regularly and wouldn't be
without it.

Brides should put "mattock" on their wedding present lists, imho.

Janet
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Mine is of similar age but was originally an adze. Much better steel
and takes a fine edge. Yours could be the same?
Best Wishes Brian.