Digging fork

We don't seem to have too much luck with garden forks. We bought a cheap one for £5.99 originally but the prongs have bent. I then went to B & Q and bought a carbon steel fork but on fitst usage one fo the prongs snapped right off so back to usingt he cheapy with the bent prongs.
We don't want to spend a fortune on a fork just because it has the name of a TV gardener on it but would like a fork that is suitable for use. The ground around us is a clay type soil and the surface can get very hard. I have already orded a Chillington type hoe and also a right angled fork known as an azada.
I think that we will still need a normal fork so cna any oen recommend one that is not going to break or bend in hard soil? A web link would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

Amongst others, Spear and Jackson do a 'Neverbend Digging Fork' (http://www.spear-and-jackson.com/en/product-type/garden-tools/forks?page=1)

 

A while ago I bought a cheap stainless steel fork from Asda. But, you get what you pay for and in our heavy clay soil the prongs occasionally get bent so I carry a length of steel pipe so I can straighten them. However, I think it's worth paying for a Spear and Jackson or Wilkinson, especially as it'll probably last for years.

Chris

 

If you have car boot sales near you try looking for one there. If you can find a really old one in good condition it should be much better than some of the modern cheap ones and won't cost you a tenth as much as a modern 'quality' one.
My favourite fork is at least 50 years old with tines that are needle sharp due to use, a lovely hand-worn handle and is a delight to use.

 

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Thanks will probably go for a Spear & Jackson. Also saves the hassle of driving back to the store to get a refund and at today's prcies cost nearly as much as the fork!