Burgon & Ball GSC/HOE Sophie Conran Ergo Hoe

Superb little hoe so easy to use on the raised beds am seriously thinking about getting the little rake that matches it

brilliant tool - it's just that - what more can I say?

This weeding tool does have a good ergonomic design so it's easier and more comfortable to work with. AFTER you've sanded all the splinters off the handle and, if you want it to last, treated it too.The item photo is somewhat misleading regarding the quality of manufacture. Not only is the handle splintery raw wood but the blade is very roughly welded - and this is really obvious because unlike in the photo the weld beads haven't been ground flat just lightly polished.The packaging is very pretty although a way of opening the inner drawer without having to poke a knife blade in the gap would be better.

It is difficult to work out how you use it. It seems fine but I wish the device came with a picture showing which way round you use it! It doesn’t seem to me to have a sharp edge on any side. It is not intuitive.

Sophie Conran has come up trumps again with the ergonomic design of this lovely hand hoe. Cuts through even the hardest of baked soil to separate weeds from their roots. I use it for hoeing in tight spaces on my allotment instead of an onion hoe. It is really good between beans, onions, asparagus, etc. Dispatches the weeds without disturbing the roots of the vegetables. I just wish the handle was a little bit longer (like some of the other Burgon & Ball tools) as I have fairly large hands. But it is very satisfying to use as the weeds do not stand a chance. A very effective garden tool.

My favourite tool ever! I always weed on my hands and knees so this is absolutely perfect for me. Slices through even the hardest of earth with ease - such a treat to use. Beautifully packaged - I’ve bought a few as presents. Only downside is that it’s camouflages perfectly... I’m a professional gardener and have lost a few in other people’s beds! Need to wrap it in red tape or get better glasses...

I have only used this once to date but once I realised which way round to handle it I found it a great tool to use. I think the trick is to weed a small area at a time and then collect the weeds . Usually after I have been weeding I get a lot of hand and wrist pain but I did not get this after the hour or so that I used this.

Unusual and effective trowel. Excellent for weeding close to plants in decent soil though not as effective in very heavy soil or a bog garden.. It works like a draw hoe, is very easy to use, and arrives beautifully presented like a gift.