The unique blade shape and angle make it a powerful weeding device. The blade can cut hard soil with less resistance than a wider hoe or multi-tined tool. Crops like onions become a breeze to weed while protecting the fragile roots from harm. Work with uneven soil or with tightly spaced plants with ease. Tough soil? The CobraHead will break through the toughest crusted soil, without breaking your back. The ergonomic design is best used with a sweeping action, raking sideways across your body and not bending over, making it easy to get at those hard to reach weeds! Also great for trenching! Gemplers Cobrahead Long Handle Weeder & Cultivator is backed by our Quality Guarantee. See our Gemplers Product Guarantees page for full details.