Forged digging fork with flat tines and long ATLAS handle
OFFNER digging fork with 4 flat tines in bronze, complete with bent ash wood ATLAS handle, 130 cm long. The strong forged tines have a sharp point and are 1.5 cm wide and 27 cm long. The fork is attached to the handle with a strong forged socket.
A digging fork is used for digging over or loosening soil, transplanting perennials and shrubs, turning compost piles, and digging up potatoes and other tuber crops.
The advantage compared with a spade is that the flat tines greatly reduce the chance of damaging or cutting through roots. In addition, much less soil and stones stick to it, making the blade lighter.
The bent ATLAS handle fits comfortably in the hand. Thanks to the length of the handle, the user can apply more force when digging and scooping.
The ATLAS handle is made from ash rootstocks, which contain the best wood. Ash wood is tough, shock-absorbing, and strong. The ash wood has been redried so it does not shrink and the tool stays firmly attached to the handle.
