Garden rake AWTools AW00096, metal tines 14-tooth, weight 960 g

The AWTools AW00096 garden rake is a handheld yard tool with a hardened and polished steel frame and a powder-coated finish. It has 14 pressed metal tines attached to a riveted and welded socket and comes with a smoothly ground wooden shaft for comfort and a firm grip. The rake is intended for general garden maintenance such as collecting leaves, removing dead grass, loosening soil, light weeding and leveling surfaces.

Advantages

The steel frame and powder-coated finish improve durability and resistance to corrosion during outdoor use. Fourteen pressed tines provide good coverage for collecting leaves and debris while the riveted and welded socket ensures a secure connection between the head and shaft. The smoothly ground wooden shaft offers comfortable handling and reliable grip for extended use. The tool’s weight of approximately 960 g balances sturdiness with ease of handheld use.

Suitable for

• Collecting leaves and grass clippings
• Removing dead or matted grass from lawns
• Light soil loosening and surface leveling
• Light weeding in flower beds and borders
• Maintaining paths and small garden areas

When it may not be suitable

This metal-tined rake is not intended for heavy-duty tasks such as breaking hard compacted soil, prying out deeply rooted plants, or moving large volumes of heavy debris. For very large areas or commercial landscaping work, a larger or motorized rake may be more efficient.

Key specifications

• Material of head: hardened and polished steel with powder-coated finish
• Number of tines: 14 pressed metal tines
• Shaft: smoothly ground wooden handle for comfort and grip
• Connection: riveted and welded socket between head and shaft
• Typical use: leaf collection, light raking, soil loosening, weeding, leveling
• Approximate weight: 960 g

How to use

Hold the wooden shaft with both hands and use smooth, even strokes to gather leaves and debris into piles. For removing dead grass or light loosening of topsoil, apply slightly firmer pressure and work across the surface in short strokes. Use the rake’s tines to level small uneven areas by dragging the head gently across the surface. After use, clean any dirt from the tines and store the rake in a dry place to protect the steel and wooden handle.

What to consider before purchase

• Whether a 14-tine metal rake meets the size and coverage needs of your garden area
• Suitability of a wooden shaft for your preferred grip and durability
• Whether you need a heavier-duty tool for compacted soil or large-scale work
• Storage space and care to prevent corrosion and wood wear

Usage recommendations

Regularly clean and dry the metal tines and apply occasional wood oil to the shaft to extend service life; inspect the riveted socket periodically for tightness before use.