On 19 feb, 11:01, "Jeff Layman" wrote:
Rob wrote:
What is the recommended, strongest hand trowel?
I have been through many but, until now all have deformed at the
"neck" when subject to strong, but not abnormal, leverage.
Once bent there, they are permanently weakened.
I need a super-tough variety.
Any recommendations here ?

The only thing I would say is to get a trowel with a thick solid round metal
section connecting the handle to the trowel blade. *Anything else, IMHO,
will deform and break after a while.

Of course, you never abuse a trowel by using it to lever up paving stones,
do you? ;-)

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Jeff
(cut "thetape" to reply)

Thanks for all these replies.
Jef's comment above seems very relevant: what I have called the neck
being of quality.
I would add having as short a neck as possible to reduce the bending
moment(?).
I am going to look for a S&J Neverbend - or am I being seduced by
brand name and marketing ?