Customer Reviews

Radius Garden 203 PRO Ergonomic Stainless Steel Digging Fork

5 star:		(21)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

When I first came across these, I thought they looked neat, and maybe they might not function so bad. The look had additional marketing appeal for my landscaping company, something to set us aside from others.

However, I wasn't really sure they'd suit a functional purpose, so I tentatively ordered the shovel to give it a trial run and to see if I could live with it.

I've since gone out and stocked up on all the NRG-PRO tools, their hand tools, and I'm looking forward to at least some of the NRG-STX series tools as well.

All of the tools have a great balance. They are easier to control and carry materials across distances ~ a simple open hand across the circular handle keeps them from spinning and dropping whatever they're carrying. I've also found the handle design helps keep them from rolling or causing too much trouble when toting them around across the arms of a wheelbarrow.

The nice green does seem to get dulled quickly from the mud and, even when washed clean, still loses that new-tool shine. The business end has no such problems and remains easy to clean even when it has a right not to.

I'm tall ~ over 6' ~ and I never thought I'd like the short handles on these, however, I've found they're more comfortable even digging down below grade. This is a bit of personal taste, as my son, slightly shorter than I, prefers long handled tools.

I've snapped several expensive, pro-quality forks, and have yet to manage to do any damage to this one at all. I've mistaken it for a prybar, and used it to remove rocks of a variety of sizes. I've also used it to remove about 30 or so square feet of hosta, two mature lilacs, and a mature rose-of-sharon. On one job, this fork moved upwards of 11 cubic yards of mulch... and those are just some of the highlights!

If I could only have two of the NRG-PRO tools, it would be the spade and this fork. I don't know if I could whittle the choice down to one, and thankfully, I don't have to!

The tines of this fork are extremely malleable compared to other digging forks. They bent severely on the very first use. When I wrote to the company, Radius, they were very slow to get back to me and when they did, they offered to replace it if I paid shipping in both directions plus a $10 handing fee. This would bring the cost for two additional shipping charges, plus that fee, to above what it would cost to buy a likely better and brand new fork from a store. In fact, I did just that and have an excellent, strong and durable Craftsman now. I will try to bend the tines back to their original position and save my ergonomic Radius fork for digging only in soft materials such as straw and leaves.

After reading the reviews for other digging forks I ordered this one and have not been disappointed with the results. The fork and tines are made of stainless steel in one piece, which makes it more sturdy than the welded ones. I have very rocky soil here in Va. and it dug the ground very well. The handle is soft and has a good grip. It kept my hands from blistering which sometimes happened with others. Radius Garden Natural Radius Grip PRO Digging Fork #203I would recommend this fork above other ones as the experience I have had is very satisfactory.

The grip is nice looking but I don't think it truly does anything for functional ergonomics.
The head is what sets this thing apart from every other digging fork I see. Notice how the metal goes up from the fork and wraps around the shaft. This is the difference from everything else you see these days. Not even the heaviest duty Sears,Home Depot, etc. forks have this. They all have a small tang going into a wood shaft that is wrapped in sheetmetal. This fork's head is a work of art.

I haven't had a chance to stick this into truly unworked Texas black gumbo clay, which is the worst stuff to dig, but I'm sure it will hold up better than all the rest. I don't know how the aluminum/magnesium alloy would compare to forged steel.

This is a wonderful item, and I should have ordered the garden spade at the same time!
I was tired of breaking garden forks digging up Hosta and other things with huge roots. The fork is strong, and very easy to handle. I like the color green.... it is easy to find in the debris of my garden!

As a dedicated tool nut I found this one almost too attractive to get dirty in the garden. Compared to the spading forks I found for sale in my town, this one appears to be the product of a more advanced civilization. The polished metal of the fork looks good, slides into the dirt smoothly, and is easy to hose off. The round handle really does provide for a more anatomically correct grip. The shaft feels slightly longer to me, which reduces the amount of back bending needed. I have read reviews complaining of breaking tines on the fork but this is a gardening and not a construction tool and should last a lifetime with proper use.

This is absolutely the best garden fork I have used. The rounded handle gives me a better grip and more leverage. I was very impressed with the quality and durability of this fork. It is far superior to any other fork I have seen. It is a bargain.

you're on your own.

I bought this fork about a year ago, looking at the high number of stars. Used it for fairly light work that possibly other cheaper forks would be able to handle. It was able to handle the job too... no surprise.

This weekend, I had to pry out a mid-size escallonia bush from my hedge, and it snapped right at the joint.

Ofcourse, reading the "unbreakable" and "life-time" warranty in the ad, I had good hopes that the company would be more than willing to back its claim.
Sent in a request via the web on Saturday, where Radius claims that they will respond in 1 business day. I waited to hear back by Tuesday.
No response.

I then had to call-up their number to see what was going on. They've now emailed me asking for pictures of the product. Ill update this, once they tell me how much shipping and handling of this warranty claim is going to be.

This is a great tool. It was easy to use, easy to keep clean, and great fun to use. For all the reasons that everybody else said. It's exactly what you're looking for. A solid, cool, impressive, light and nigh unbreakable piece of awesome. Unfortunately, I snapped it on a lumpy root. The "Unbreakable" label on the shaft is only "Virtually Unbreakable" on Radius' website, but their customer service is excellent. There was a small charge for replacing the tool, which upset me a little, but I can't wait for my shiny new fork to arrive. Hopefully this one will be a little more robust.

My wife Loves the handle. I love the fork! After throwing away the money and throwing away the cheaper forks we had...This One is a Keeper! It's built to last and worth more than it cost. We are Very Happy.