Bob Hobden writes

"Ben Short" wrote
Just bought some Felco secateurs and they are brilliant.

Now I need some really good quality spades, hoes etc. I bought some B&Q
ones and in my hard soil the spade broke first time.

What are the BEST spades, forks, hoes money can buy, money no object so to
speak. thanks
My best Spade and Digging Fork (I'm on heavy soil) are stainless steel hand
forged in the UK, Bulldog brand. They don't make them any more here but
their stuff is still pretty good. You may be able to pick up a second-hand
one of the originals (they eventually cost £100 each new) but you will know
you are using it, they are a lot heavier than the modern stuff.

Interesting to consider what is 'best'. I use a smaller sized
lightweight spade - I wouldn't be able to manage with a heavy one. So
'best' for me is not the same as for you or the OP.
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Kay