BambooMNBonsai 2pc Set - 9" Root Pick and 9" Root Rake - 1 Set

I have a large outside container garden that gets weeds from the lawn mower blowing seeds and such into the pots. I needed something to help me weed those pots and I found this set. It is quite nice.The small, metal rake is exactly what I wanted. The tines are sharp enough, and the handle is the right size and easy to grasp. I even turn the tool upside down and use the handle to dig/pry little roots up sometimes. It fits handily in my pots and in my hand.The other tool would be good if I were still doing bonsai, but I haven't used it yet. The handle is sturdy.The little bamboo rake is smile-producing and I'm thinking of gluing a pinback to it and using it as jewelry. It is ornamental and cute only - not functional.The metal tools appear to be carbon steel and so therefore need to be cleaned off after use and would benefit from being lightly wiped down with an oily rag too.Carbon steel rusts like mad; there are NOT stainless steel. The design makes them easy to clean. No big deal. I like quality tools and these count as quality tools.I think the quality is just fine and have no problem recommending them.

Unlike most gardening tools, the only thing that makes root rakes and root hooks better or worse is sturdiness, roughness, and ergonomics. Other factors like length and the exact form of the tool head are situational. These don't have the best ergonomics, but they're sturdy and the ergonomics aren't terrible. The points aren't sharp and there are no burrs on the relevant parts of the tools.Unless you have arthritis, intend to use these a ton, or need a different size, I wouldn't recommend spending more than this.

Needed these for bonsai work and they work! Well made. Keep them clean and lightly oiled after each use and they will last a long time.

Great product well made and super sturdy. Have used these tools to repot my trees or to take out weeds. So far they have held up to all the abuse I have put them through.

Knob cutter works just like the big money ones, that is the main reason I bought this set. I'm very happy with the rest of the set also. I can't understand why someone would pay more when this set is made from the same metal as the big buck tools. Take care of these just like the expensive ones and they'll do the job and last.

R I had a bunch of repotting to do. I used the root hook and root rake to prepare the plants to be put in their new home. I was amazed at how much easier this job was to do with the tools as opposed to doing the job bare handed. I really liked using the root hook to start breaking down the soil clumps.

sturdy shears can cut the finer gauges of bonsai wire, the knob cutters can handle a bit more than half an inch cut through hardwood. the price won't break you like some sets can.

The ad on Amazon stated you get a 9" Root pick 9" Root rake and a free 5" Root rake. I never got the free 5" Root rake. As for the sturdiness of these items. The root pick seems to work fine but, the Root rake is not durable and bends especially when raking larger root balls.