SHW Professional Taproot Weeder with T-Handle

For removing dandelions, thistles, and other deep-rooted weeds without kneeling or digging a large hole, this traditional German weed puller offers a simple and durable solution. Position the narrow blade beside the center of the weed, step on the sturdy foot tread to drive it alongside the root, then rock the T-handle back to loosen the surrounding soil and lift the root.

The slightly curved, 8.9-inch blade reaches well below the surface while disturbing relatively little surrounding lawn or garden soil. Its narrow profile makes it particularly useful for individual tap-rooted weeds growing in turf, perennial beds, and other places where a shovel would leave an unnecessarily large hole. The 32-inch T-handle provides good control and leverage while allowing most of the work to be done from a standing position. It works especially well when the soil is damp after rain.

Forged in Germany from hardened steel and fitted with a stained ash handle, this is a substantial alternative to lightweight plastic or stamped-metal weed pullers. It is best suited to removing individual deep-rooted weeds rather than clearing large areas of shallow or spreading growth.

• Forged hardened-steel blade
• Blade length: 8.9 inches
• Blade width: 2.2 inches
• Ash T-handle: 32.3 inches
• Weight: approximately 3 pounds
  
• Made in Germany