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In a nutshell

Stainless steel with a forked end and contoured plastic handle this weeder has great leverage and strength. Awarded a BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Best Buy it's ideal for digging out individual weeds and those with long taproots like dandelions. It comes with a ten year warranty.

What we tested

  • Comfort
    A star rating of 5.0 out of 5.
  • Design
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
  • Performance
    A star rating of 5.0 out of 5.
  • Value for money
    A star rating of 5.0 out of 5.
Overall Rating
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.

Pros

  • Sturdy and robust
  • Comfortable contoured grip
  • Levers out deep-rooted weeds well
  • Ideal in between plants

Cons

  • Clogs with soil
  • Struggles with clumping weeds like couch grass
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What is the Spear and Jackson Select Stainless Weeder & Fulcrum like?

Made from rust resistant, mirror polished stainless steel with a contoured plastic handle this weeding tool has a long thin head with a forked end and rounded fulcrum to aid leverage. The handle has a hanging hole at the end

Is the Spear and Jackson Select Stainless Weeder & Fulcrum comfortable to use?

This tool is sturdy and strong but light and the soft, ergonomic handle makes it feel comfortable in the hand and easy to use.

Does the Spear and Jackson Select Stainless Weeder & Fulcrum perform well?

The long, forked narrow head is great at getting down into the ground and the fulcrum makes levering out stubborn weeds easy. This tool is great for spot weeding on the lawn or in between plants in beds and on the veg patch - it's not for dealing with large weedy areas or for tackling patches of clumping weeds like couch grass. Our only niggle is that the fulcrum can get clogged with damp soil. This doesn’t affect performance but does need cleaning out after use.

Is the Spear and Jackson Select Stainless Weeder & Fulcrum value for money?

This may be towards the higher end of the price range in our test but this weeding tool is strong and well made and does the job well, making light work of difficult individual weeds. It comes with a ten-year warranty and we think it’s excellent value for money.

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This review was last updated in July 2021. If you spot anything that has changed in price or availability please get in touch at website@gardenersworld.com

Product Specifications

gw_Product
gw_BrandSpear & Jackson
gw_NameSpear and Jackson Select Stainless Weeder and Fulcrum
gw_Price£13.49
gw_Features
gw_Head FeaturesLong pronged head with fulcrum for extra leverage
gw_Head MaterialStainless Steel
gw_HandlePlastic
gw_Warranty10YEAR
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