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We believe that the Spork is destined to become one of the must-have garden tools and will become an essential part of every gardener’s tool collection. In October 2008 it was voted ‘Testers’ favourite’ by 'Which? Gardening' magazine.

In the 'Which? Gardening' trial the Spork was pitched against 9 other border tools by a team of professional gardeners. The trial was conducted over 4 weeks and all tools were assessed for a range of tasks:
loosening and turning soil, clearing weeds and planting perennials and shrubs. Seven of the eight Which? testers would happily buy a Spork and 3 would even swap their conventional spade for one. The serrated cutting edge was sharp and easily cut through soil and small roots. The Spork is good for digging, planting and turf edging. “‘It’s an ideal compromise between a spade and a fork -I would definitely buy one” said one tester. "It’s great for clay/loam soils, good for digging and turning over soil, and for breaking up compacted ground," said another. It was light and comfortable to use thanks to the longer length handle.
Source 'Which? Gardening' October 2008

The Spork was designed by Englishman Robert Todd but is made by De Wit in Holland. It is made from carbon steel with a special burnished finish that protects the metal and allows it to blacken with age like the tools in Edwardian times. The shaft is made from oiled, solid Ash with a traditional T handle. This makes it ideal for allotments and digging over borders.

The Dutch are rightly regarded as makers of the finest gardening tools. De Wit have been around longer than anyone. They started in 1898 and the 4th generation of De Wits are now in charge of the business; one is a trained wood turner, the other trained as a blacksmith. De Wit forge their tools from carbon steel in the traditional way. Carbon Steel is naturally tougher than stainless steel and is not prone to metal fatigue. De Wit also burnish their steel. This not only helps to protect it for longer but gives it a patina that blackens it - just like traditional English tools from the Edwardian era.

All De Wit tools have turned hardwood handles of oiled Ash. Ash is not only very strong but resists shock better than woods like oak or beech, which is why it was traditionally used for Axe handles.