Burgon & Ball - Mighty Pick – Heavy-Duty High-Carbon Steel Hand Pick

Burgon & Ball Mighty Pick – Heavy-Duty High-Carbon Steel Hand Pick

The Burgon & Ball Mighty Pick is a formidable hand-held tool engineered to conquer the most challenging soil conditions. Whether you are dealing with sun-baked clay, stony ground, or dense root systems, this weighted pick makes cultivation almost effortless. By combining a precision-forged high-carbon steel head with a balanced, gravity-assisted design, the Mighty Pick delivers high-impact results with minimal physical strain, making it an essential tool for preparing new planting holes in tough terrain.

Best For: Gardeners working with "impossible" ground, including heavily compacted, stony, or root-bound soils where standard trowels and forks fail to penetrate.

Key Features

• Gravity-Assisted Weighted Head: The forged high-carbon steel head is specifically weighted to work with gravity, significantly reducing the downward force you need to apply to break through hard surfaces.
• Aggressive Penetration: Features a sharp, reinforced point designed to bite instantly into baked or frozen earth, while the opposite flat end is ideal for prying and breaking apart clods.
• High-Carbon Durability: Forged for maximum strength and edge retention, ensuring the head won't bend or dull even when hitting buried stones or thick roots.
• Sustainably Sourced Handle: The FSC® certified hardwood handle provides a sturdy, shock-absorbing grip, finished with a classic leather thong for convenient hanging storage.
• Compact Power: At 41cm in length, it offers the perfect amount of leverage for a hand tool while remaining maneuverable enough for use in tight garden borders or raised beds.

Specifications

• Brand: Burgon & Ball
• Overall Length: 41cm
• Head Dimensions: 14cm (L) x 6cm (W)
• Weight: 240g
• Head Material: Forged High-Carbon Steel
• Handle Material: FSC-Certified Hardwood with Leather Thong

Ideal For (Uses)

• Breaking Hard-Baked Soil: Effortlessly penetrates soil that has become "concrete-like" during hot, dry summer months.
• Removing Deep-Rooted Weeds: Excellent for prying out stubborn taproots or breaking up root-bound perennials.
• Planting in Stony Ground: The sharp point is ideal for working around and dislodging rocks when digging planting holes.
• Trenching & Furrowing: Can be used to create deep, precise irrigation trenches or planting furrows in heavy clay.