Billy GOAT™ Broad Fork

Broad Fork

I used a much heavier broadfork for four years and the Billy Goat is definitely an energy and time saver for us. We also use it when harvesting carrots. The craftsmanship is top notch and should last my lifetime. I especially appreciate that they didn't powder coat the steel as the powder coating on other tools I own for the farm is flaking off.

Best tool ever! Quality is outstanding! It is a tool that will last a lifetime... and more! Well worth the investment.

Exceptional Quality and Usefulness

Seeing a picture and holding the actual tool in one's hands are two entirely different experiences. "The Billy GOAT broad fork is sturdy" doesn't even begin to describe the durability of this tool. In my mind I was expecting a beefed up typical digging fork. Wrong! The tines are a bit larger than concrete re-bar sized diameter (obviously not re-bar). The length of the tines is plenty for loosening the soil for vegetables and perennial plantings. The heft of the square steel tubing to which the tines are welded, again, surprised me. It is so strong. This tool is vastly superior to tools readily available at the local hardware or farm store. The welds are immaculate and well-formed. The width of the broad fork is perfect for tight spaces and for smaller gardens where a larger broad fork is overkill. The handle connection points at the fork end of and at the T-end are well made--none of that cheap-bent-in-a-tube steel typically found on garden tools. These tubes into which the handle is inserted are solid. I cannot fathom the amount of force that it would take to bend or break that steel. The handle and T are ash wood, which is top of the line for tool handles because of its strength and flexibility. They are well shaped and sanded. With the proper maintenance, I expect to never need to replace them. Assembly was intuitive. I had watched the assembly video prior to receiving the broad fork so I was primed and ready with handle oiling towel and cordless screw driver. It is easy for me to handle, not too heavy but not too light. It gets the job done with surprising ease. This entire experience was full of good surprises. I'm grateful to be able to use such an excellent tool. My soil thanks Neversink Tools.