Spear & Jackson 2164NS Select Carbon Steel Edging Knife

Spear & Jackson 2164NS Select Carbon Steel Edging Knife

Spear & Jackson 2164NS Select Carbon Steel Edging Knife


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Dimensions: 92 x 22 x 3.5 cm; 920 Grams
Model: 2164NS/09
Part: 2164NS
Manufacture: Neill Tools T/A Spear Jackson
Dimensions: 92 x 22 x 3.5 cm; 920 Grams

14 Responses

  1. johnstewart says:

     United Kingdom

    I’ve used it once since it arrived to make a neat line around a couple of beds – worked perfectly well and it is brightly coloured so I can see where I have left it! Handle and spade seem robustly put together. I’m 5’5″ and the handle was a great length for me. Not too heavy and left a good line where I cut. Good value and well built.

  2. Mandy Sleight says:

     United Kingdom

    Was a little worried given some of the reviews but I’ve been thrilled with this tool. Really easy to use and gives a great finish to my edges!
    Done 30-40m so far with no problems.

  3. AidenDadswell says:

     United Kingdom

    I used to use a spade for edging but this tool gives a lovely clean finish, and it cuts through turf easily and neatly. Seems very sturdy and has made a great difference to my previously shabby beds.

  4. MarceliBrabyn says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 8 From Our UsersReally sturdy product. I’ve used this for flower borders and to cut back around stepping stones, it cut through the turf with ease. I bought a cheaper model before which made it a lot harder to drive into the earth. Would definitely recommend paying the bit extra.

  5. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Appears to be well made, handle has a molded foam fell grip, only time will tell how this wears, the blade has a sharp edge which should help in cutting through the turf. Overall seems well constructed and has a 5-year warranty, however no info as to say what exactly this covers. Initial use does what its designed for and a reasonable price poi

  6. Barefoot Josh says:

     United Kingdom

    Possibly the best addition to my gardening tools. Love the clean edge on my lawn, a bit of a workout but once figured out and in momentum, it gets easier.

  7. JulissaBoyette says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 6 From Our UsersA few reviewers have felt the item was not strong enough. It is true the blade connection to the metal shaft is only about the thickness of a fat pencil but this seems strong enough to me, given that the tool is pressed into the ground in a vertical (or near vertical) direction and is not used for digging. It has a soft-grip handle and is comfortable to use.

  8. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our UsersThe firm Spear & Jackson is well respected as a manufacturer of tools, and this functionally simple but effective lawn edger is a great example of its products. For years I have used a garden spade for trimming at flower beds, paths etc. but the curved blade and alignment of the shaft make it difficult to strike the correct line. The 8 x 4 inches blade of the Spear & Jackson edging tool is flat and in the same plane as its handle, making it is easy to align against a string-line or up to kerbs. With its lipped top edge it can efficiently be pressed into turf with either foot placed either side of the shaft — best done with robust footwear.

  9. ShantelSLD says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 8 From Our UsersLove it! I’m now edging everything. My paths, slabs, and steps have never looked like this before. I used to use a spade in a very dangerous manner. Jumping onto it with both feet to force it into the ground. Every now and again I’d lose my balance, and topple over. Not good. But now I’m perfectly in control! Now … what else can I edge sound?

  10. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Arrived very promptly (next day).

    Seems pretty robust – the blade and lower part of the shaft are one welded piece so should be very durable. Reassuringly weighty, suggesting a decent gauge of steel has been used for the shaft despite the cheap price. The design means that even if the shaft or handle wear or break, they can be replaced. I spent 10 minutes using my random orbital sander with an 80 grit disc putting an edge on the blade because out of the box it doesn’t have one (a bench grinder would have been quicker, but I don’t have one). Once sharpened, and with the aid of a stretched piece of string, I was able to cut an absolutely clean straight edge around my lawn with very little effort – like a knife through butter! Because the blade is carbon steel it should be tougher than stainless. However, to prevent rust it will need to be stored in a shed.

    Very good quality for the price in my opinion, but you’ll make the tool ten times better and your life a whole lot easier if you take the trouble to get it sharpened.

  11. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersVery pleased with this – got it to tidy up out of control lawn that was encroaching on the patio. This made short work of it – found it really easy to press in and out. Might’ve been a bit better if blade had been slightly longer, but wouldn’t make much of a difference, still worked pretty fast. Highly recommended.

  12. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 13 From Our UsersAn excellent garden tool. Don’t buy cheaper versions from DIY stores as you get what you pays for. I’d love to own the expensive wooden handle, Spear and Jackson edging knife, but it would be a waste of money for the amount of times in a year I use an edging knife. This is a truly great product at a reasonable price. I like the extra lip where you place your foot on. Cheap versions don’t have this! There is even a plastic pouch to keep the ‘knife’ in. I highly recommend this garden tool from Spear and Jackson.

  13. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    With any ‘edger’, the weak point is where the handle meets the blade.
    I had broken my old one, which I’d had for many years, by overdoing the pressure at this point.
    The Spear & Jackson Edging Knife appears to be very sturdy; only time will tell.
    Good value at this price.

  14. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 35 From Our UsersI don’t know if I’m expecting too much of this tool,but in my opinion it’s not that sharp or well made.
    Just using it to cut back grass that has grown over the edges of paving slabs.
    It needs quite a bit of effort to get it into the ground as it’s not that sharp and it feels like it would bend fairly easily.
    Only worked on one slab so far which took ages…only 16 more to go…at least it will help burn off some calories.
    For light work it would be fine,but anything more than that it’s not really up to the job.

    Update…02/05/2014.

    At first I was using my edging knife after really dry weather which made it very hard work.
    Have since used it with much damper soil and it’s much much better.
    So,for ease of use it’s best to use with damp soil.
    Might seem obvious to some I suppose,but I’m a novice gardener.Well that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.