Hello everyone,

If I were limited to having and using just one garden tool (perish the thought) this 7-inch Rogue field hoe from Prohoe Tools would be it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008I6TQRQ/

But, don't take my word for it. Read the reviews at Amazon.

This tool is versatile. For tiny weeds just coming up, you can skim the surface and shave them off. I have never encountered a weed too big for this tool, including Lambs Quarters, Horse Tails, and Giant Ragweeds several feet taller than me. And, yes, 1-inch sapling trees can be chopped off at ground level in a single mighty stroke.

The blade is much thicker than most garden hoes, and has good metallurgy to take and keep a keen edge. I use a diamond sharpening stone to approach razor sharpness with mine. This hoe is available in handle lengths from 42 to 60 inches, in wood or fiberglass. When I purchased mine (many years ago) all they had was 60-inch wooden handles. I may purchase a spare with a fiberglass handle now that they are available. Prohoe also makes many garden tools in several styles. As time goes on I may collect a few, but this 7-inch field hoe is my hands-down favorite.

ZM

Make sure your nominate your tool in the right place.

I realized my error, and did nominate it in hopefully the right place. At least, there were a lot of other nominations there.

I did the same thing ZenMan

list of my favorite tools includes a fork, a spade and a hoe (Dutch variety), chainsaw, and some maintenance tools too like sharpeners, cleaning oil. and I also read some blogs to keep me updated for tools and I think Hand tools that are useful include a hand fork and trowel and, something a few of us on here have recently invested in, a manual tiller. You can google these to find your best buys as Garden Centres can be a bit expensive. Half moon edgers and edge clippers are also useful as is a hedge cutter. Go for stainless steel tools if you can afford them as they are excellent (but not essential) - easy to clean and non-rusty.