Unusual Garden Fork

I came across this rather unusual fork. I would imagine it was intended for a specific purpose, anyone have suggestions?

It would seem too small for a potato fork, the head is 21cm (8.1/4") across the shoulder and the tines are 29cm (9") long.

Overall length is about the same as a border fork.

I can't find a makers name or mark or even country of origin, so may even be a 'foreigner'

 

It's a manure fork.....Used to have them on the farm and I've watched my Grandad shift many a ton with one....and then I had to dig it in the spud patch
Nice item to have in your kit

 

I do ave a simlier one,



I find it useful for pitching stuff.

 

A beet fork with it's balls missing?

 

Its a Seed Drill

 

I was always told you should leave a rake with the tines facing down (so you don't stand on it and clobber yourself in the face! )

(Like to give out these useful bits of information. )

P.S. I know it was done for photographic purposes.

 

Too true Kindred,

Just like the African Rake Snake.

 

In a similar vein:-
If you stick your fork in the soil, it best NOT to stick your foot under it!

 

Called a graip in Scotland. But remains a muck fork in any dialect