Old is best?

I use this now and again to....any ideas?

 

Looks like a big kind of hoe to me ho - ho - ho!!!

Great sharp blade too would be good for slicing top of something like my miles of liverwort.

 

Lifting up turf while working underneath - levelling/bulbs?

 

Turf lifter or
Neighbour Basher

 

The original Spade!...A turf spade which was designed to perfection.It's a dream to use and cuts a nice turf without taking away too much soil

Neighbour basher?...Mmmmmm! :D

 

Well OK I was wrong, but you need to get that handle oiled paladin!

 

I needed that last year when I scalloped the edges of one of our lawns but B&Q don't seem to sell them.

Yes Waco, a touch of linseed oil is definately needed on that handle or else Nick will be getting splinters in his paws before too long.

 

:D Dave,these paws are as hard as glass..toughened!
But I will wax the handle..OK? :D

 

Every early Spring I buff and rub candle wax into the blades of my spades and rub linseed oil into the wood. Ditto for winter digging. Makes the claggy soil slide off easier and preserves the wood.
The long handles on some of my ancient, weathered, but highly efficient rakes and hoes get a coat of Hammerite every couple of years.
My pet border fork and hoe are probably nearly 80 years old and way better than anything I could buy now.

 

Definately a turfing iron. i spent several days this winter lifting and relaying turf to make way for a new grass and herbaceous bed. As with the posted photograph the end is rather worn but still will do a good job. Push with right thigh and right hand on implement; keep at a steady angle and Bob's your uncle. I used to use one building tees and greens on golf courses many moons ago.