The Fiskars Xact™ Soil Work Fork is a lightweight but sturdy tool with a forged-steel head and solid tines for easy penetration into hard soil Its shaft is made of composite and steel and fitted with a SoftGrip™ padded Push-Pull D-handle that offers increased control and comfort It is the perfect garden fork for weeding aerating and digging and comes in both large and medium sizes to avoid back strain The tines can be pushed easily into the ground not stopped by stones weeds or roots and is the best tool for loosening and turning over compacted soil