Garden knives

A GOOD knife is an essential tool for most gardeners and most of us have one that we carry almost all the time in the garden or on the allotment. There is a wide range available in all sorts of styles, shapes and sizes, so your choice depends on what you need, the size of your hand and your own preference.

Handle material

Originally, the choice of handle was limited to various types of wood or, with some of the really old knives, some type of bone or horn. These outer layers are referred to by the manufacturer as the ‘leaves’. The inner lining that the blade sits against is often brass, steel or a metal alloy and this is referred