Edward Tools Bend-Proof Garden Trowel - Heavy Duty Polished Stainless Steel - Rust Resistant Oversized Garden Hand Shovel for Quicker Work - Digs Through Rocky/Heavy soils - Comfort Grip (1)

seems to be very sturdy so hopefully will be ideal to use in the garden

Cheaper tools will bend and break. This one doesnt.

Really comfy, very sturdy, and with very little flex. Great quality.

Have hard pack soil. No problems digging with this trowel

Bought this as a gift for my garden-mad wife, and it was a huge hit. She's a penny-pincher and has never had many good tools. She'd been using a cheap trowel she bought at a yard sale for a quarter. It kept bending because it was a flimsy piece of dung. (I ordered several other good, new tools, too.) The thick steel of this tool is impressive - very sturdy. Don't think she can bend this one. The oversize handle provides a comfortable grip, and adds leverage, helping to ease the strain to arms and hands - a good ergonomic design. And it feels right - well-balanced and well-proportioned to its tasks. Though heavier than her old one, it tires her less, due to the good handle and the fact that the weight actually helps rather than hinders the work. My wife was surprised how much a well-made tool could help ease a job - you'd think she'd already know that since she's married to me. : ) Highly recommended.

Am very happy with this trowel. It is nice and strong and should last a very long time. I can't imagine it ever bending based on having used it for several weeks now in challenging conditions.

Very nice quality. Order well in advance, takes a while to arrive. Worth it.

This is one tough trowel! I broke my old one and needed a replacement so I started looking at the options on Amazon. This one caught my eye and the price was right so I decided to give it a try. Yes, it is stainless so I don't have to worry about it rusting like my old one. The handle is cushioned enough that I can use it in really hard soil and still maintain my grip and not hurt my hands. The blade is just the right width. Not too wide - that would make digging in tough soil difficult. Not too narrow, so I can really move a goodly amount of soil with each scoop. This is excellent for all common garden tasks - potting up plants, digging in plants, light cultivating, etc. The only negative I can think of is that it is made in China. Too bad we can't make something like this at a decent price in the US. Still, it is the best trowel I've ever used.