

🌿 Slash roots, not your time—Root Slayer means business!
The Root Slayer 17211 Soil Knife is a versatile, heavy-duty gardening tool featuring a dual-sided powder-coated carbon steel blade with ripsaw teeth and a smooth edge, plus a signature inverted V-shaped tip for efficient root cutting. Its ergonomic, non-latex thermoplastic grip with polypropylene core offers superior comfort and control. Designed to tackle rocky and clay soils, it doubles as a trowel, cultivator, and weeder. Lightweight at 4.8 ounces and backed by a lifetime US warranty, it’s a must-have for serious gardeners and metal detecting enthusiasts alike.












| ASIN | B07FYN8L64 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,864 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #8 in Gardening Trowels |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Brand | Root Slayer |
| Brand Name | Root Slayer |
| Color | Original Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 145 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00817085017256 |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Handle Material | Polypropylene |
| Included Components | Radius Garden 17211 Root Slayer Soil Knife with Holster, Original Red |
| Item Dimensions | 13.5 x 2 x 1.5 inches |
| Item Length | 0.01 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Soil Knife with Holster |
| Item Weight | 4.8 Ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 13.5 x 2 x 1.5 inches |
| Manufacturer | Radius Garden |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 17211 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | lifetime guarantee |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 17211 |
| Style | Soil Knife w/Holster |
| Style Name | Soil Knife w/Holster |
| UPC | 817085017256 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
D**9
Best brand of shovel
I have the full sized shovel that is like a spade and love it. So when I saw this hand trowel I knew I had to get it. The root slayer big or small is the best tools ever. I love how it is well balanced, sharp and cuts the roots of plants(weeds) easily. Less stress on your arms and cuts work time. Productive!
O**D
Awesome sheath, even better blade!
I wish I had taken some pictures of this thing in action. I use it for metal detecting and it's awesome! When it says root slayer, they ain't lyin. It took a few tries to get the motion right but I hacked through a root at least as thick as my wrist in a few minutes. Smaller roots snap easily. It's curved to help dig and is surprisingly strong for prying. The sheath has no way to let dirt escape is my only complaint. But it's heavy duty fire hose like material. Definitely a keeper
C**O
Sturdy and tough.
Have had on of these for many years and it has held up to a lot. This one is going to be a gift for a rock hound. Should help getting those hidden gems free.
P**L
It's a great tool if it doesn't rust away!
Well, the blade got scratches on it right out of the gate (pictures attached). IDK how that might affect its longevity, but in terms of how it works right now it's a dream! I cut through some thick-stalked, 12 and 18-inch weeds like they were dandelions. I also cut through some deeply buried landscaping fabric, which in the past would have caused a lot of trouble. With this, it was a manageable amount of trouble - big improvement! I hope the scratches don't cause the knife to rust because I really like the tool.
K**D
can I give it 6 stars?
I love this thing. I use it for weeding primarily and it's super functional for that. and I discovered it's great for transplanting/moving. I can just pop bulbs up. i even discovered it works well to pop up nutsedge and other clumping weeds. and since I can get super close it doesn't disturb the soil as much. this is my new current favorite tool. (note - the holster seems pointless to me but I don't wear holsters so I don't care)
N**H
Fantastic Soil Knife!!!
The Radius Root Slayer is the perfect soil knife!!! They took the best parts of a trowel, a Hori Hori and a traditional soil knife and blended them together. The Root knife is aggressive enough to cut thick roots, the soil knife is sharp enough to go through clay and topsoil but not to sharp so your not cutting yourself. A perfect blend for a perfect tool!
T**K
Great tool for working on underground sprinklers!
Needed a strong tool for digging out sprinkler heads that were covered with grass and this works beautifully!
T**E
The Abrams Tank of Trowels
Wow! Like my Root Slayer shovel, this is a heavy duty product. Tired of cheap trowels that are hard to dig with, bend or break ? Get this one. I have ZERO invested interest here. It’s just one of the best things I decided to buy. I have hard soils and the weeds or unwanted grass I want to remove have big roots. This does the job !!
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