I gave one to my neighbour, who is an avid gardener. I saw how easily she got rid of her stubborn weeds with the knife, then she split overgrown perennials and planted them - all with the knife! I ordered another one for myself and have been very happy with its versatile design. Very sturdy, really comfortable to grip and quite sharp. No more lugging around five or more garden tools to get the flowerbed cleaned up. I recommend keeping a rag close by, for wiping it, before you slide it back into its sheath.