Classic Soil Knife and Sheath Combo by A.M. Leonard

More Information Product Specs 6″ x 1 3/4″ blade Overall length is 11 3/4″ Weighs .8 lbs. Blade is 1 3/4″ wide Product Warranty Information This product is covered under A.M. Leonard’s exclusive 30-Day Down to Earth Guarantee. Click Here for more Details. Product Features One serrated edge One sharpened edge Bright orange handle Product Benefits Use this tool to: Dig weeds out of your flowerbeds and lawn Scrape weeds out of cracks in your drive, walk, patio, etc. Plant bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers Dig tender bulbs and corms for winter storage Plant annual flowers, herbs, perennials, vegetables, ornamental grasses Use the curved blade to scrape backfill soil back into holes Loosen matted mulch to improve water and fertilizer penetration Loosen crusted and compacted soils Cut sod to size during installation Prep root bound container plants for replanting by slicing through the ball to open girdling roots Chop the greens off your root vegetables Saw through roots, then grab them out Divide perennials and ornamental grasses Dig a shallow furrow to direct-seed a row of vegetable seeds Use as a trowel, transplanter or a dibble Closely cultivate to plants Mix your own potting mixes Mix soil when adding amendments Dig out stones, rocks and other debris Harvest shallow rooted vegetables like onions and baby carrots Incorporate granular fertilizer into the top layer of soil Incorporate granular pre-emergent herbicides into the top layer of soil Make pilot holes for bamboo, tomato cages, tree fertilizer stakes, identification stakes, reflective sticks, flags, survey stakes, garden torches, trellises, spike sprinklers, pH meters, and more Dig out soil for underground irrigation sprinkler heads to repair and adjust Clean mud out of cleats on boots Cut a slot for short installations of landscape edging Break up ice dams for better drainage Use sideways to dig out those hard-to-reach leaves under shrubs Use as a temporary stake to tie on string to lay straight rows in your garden Cut a plug out of turf to check thatch levels, moisture content, and soil profile Block a wheel on your cart or wheelbarrow when parked on a hill Chop up lumps of soil Dig out stepping stones and brick walkways for replacement or repair Dig holes to add Terra-sorb to existing plants, inside and out Make a trench to install soaker hose, then use sideways to backfill over the top Secure one end of frost protection and other fabrics to the ground when you lay it out on a windy evening so you make a 2-person job a 1-person job Product Shipping Weight .8 pounds Frequently Asked Questions 1. What are the dimensions of the Leonard Classic Soil Knife and Sheath Combo? The knife has a 6″ x 1 3/4″ blade, an overall length of 11 3/4″, and it weighs 0.8 lbs. The blade is 1 3/4″ wide. 2. What can the Leonard Classic Soil Knife be used for? The Leonard Classic Soil Knife can be used for a variety of gardening and landscaping tasks including digging, cutting, sawing, rock removal, weeding, planting, dividing crowns, cutting roots, and more. It is also great for harvesting shallow rooted vegetables like onions and carrots. 3. What makes the Leonard Classic Soil Knife unique compared to other similar tools? The Leonard Classic Soil Knife features shorter, milder serrations for root cutting and a larger grip guard for a secure grip. The Gardening Products Review states that the knife’s design is similar to others on the market but “it shines, literally, in the details.” 4. Does the Leonard Classic Soil Knife come with a warranty? Yes, the Leonard Classic Soil Knife comes with a lifetime warranty.