--- product_id: 48153652 title: "4550DF Traditional Stainless Steel Digging Fork" brand: "spear & jackson" price: "AED 335" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Spear & Jackson" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/48153652-4550df-traditional-stainless-steel-digging-fork store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Weatherproofed hardwood wishbone handle Mirror polished stainless steel head 10-year guarantee for durability 4550DF Traditional Stainless Steel Digging Fork **Brand:** spear & jackson **Price:** AED 335 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Dig Deeper, Last Longer — The Classic Fork for the Modern Gardener ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 4550DF Traditional Stainless Steel Digging Fork by spear & jackson - **How much does it cost?** AED 335 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/48153652-4550df-traditional-stainless-steel-digging-fork) ## Best For - spear & jackson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted spear & jackson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Confidence in Every Dig:** Backed by a 10-year guarantee, this fork is your long-term partner in cultivating perfect soil—don’t settle for less. - • **Rust-Resistant Precision:** Mirror polished stainless steel head minimizes soil adhesion and resists rust for effortless digging season after season. - • **Ergonomic Classic Comfort:** Traditional one-piece hardwood shaft split into a wishbone handle ensures a smooth, comfortable grip that lasts through every garden task. - • **Built to Brave the Elements:** Weatherproofed hardwood handle guarantees durability and style, no matter the weather—rain or shine, your tool stays strong. - • **Trusted Heritage Craftsmanship:** From Sheffield since 1760, this digging fork blends timeless English design with modern materials for unmatched reliability. ## Overview The Spear & Jackson 4550DF Traditional Digging Fork features a mirror polished stainless steel head for rust resistance and minimal soil adhesion, paired with a weatherproofed hardwood wishbone handle for ergonomic comfort and durability. Designed in the classic English style and backed by a 10-year guarantee, this tool is ideal for digging and turning loose or sandy soil, combining heritage craftsmanship with modern performance to elevate your gardening experience. ## Description From the manufacturer Traditional Digging Fork Spear & Jackson Spear & Jackson has been selling hand, garden, contractors, agricultural and landscaping tools since 1760. The company was founded in the City of Sheffield, which is famous for the production of steel, cutlery and hand tools and continues to be our home over 250 years later. Weatherproofed Hardwood Handle & Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Head Our Traditional Digging Fork is the ideal addition to the garden. The handle is constructed from hardwood. The wooden shaft is one piece, split to form a comfortable wishbone handle, giving a smooth line from bottom to top. This look is achieved whilst maintaining a weatherproofed finish, so you are safe to use it in all weathers. The head itself is constructed from mirror polished stainless steel. This makes it rust resistant and keeps soil adhesion to a minimum. Hardwood handle for durability Split to form a comfortable wishbone handle Weatherproofed finish Mirror polished stainless steel Rust resistant Features & Benefits Hardwood Handle The handle is constructed from hardwood, giving an attractive, yet durable finish. It is built in one piece, split to form a comfortable wishbone handle, giving a smooth line from bottom to top. This attractive look is achieved whilst maintaining a weatherproofed finish, so you are safe to use it out in the elements. The Traditional Range The Traditional stainless range of digging and cultivating tools has been created through combining modern and natural materials with the latest technology to create a timeless classic. All of the Traditional stainless digging and cultivating tools feature mirror polished stainless steel heads for reduced soil adhesion, rust resistance and ease of use. The weatherproofed hardwood handles offer durability and appeal to those gardeners who prefer garden tools with a ‘traditional’ appearance. Stainless Steel Head The head itself is constructed from mirror polished stainless steel. This means that it is both resistant to rust as well as keeping soil adhesion to a minimum. Dimensions: 90.5 x 18.5 x 12.5 cm ; 1.95 Kg Our Promise All Spear & Jackson products undergo rigorous quality inspection and testing. We cover against defects in manufacturing subject to wear and tear and the provision of reasonable care and maintenance. If you do have an issue with one of our products, please contact desertcart.co.uk customer services who will be happy to help. Review: Great fork and the warranty is honoured if anything goes wrong - Really good fork that I somehow managed to catch and break a prong on, however they were happy to send me a new one and honour the 10 year warranty. Kudos! Review: Very good quality and price - Excellent quallity for the price. Fast service in great packaging. ## Features - Traditional English style digging fork, designed for digging and turning over earth in preparation for planting - Ideal for digging and breaking up soil - Mirror polished stainless steel head - Rust resistant with minimal soil adhesion - Weather proofed hardwood shaft for greater durability - Traditional English style one-piece hardwood shaft, riveted in two places and split to form a wishbone handle - Intended and ideal for digging loose/sandy soil, the fork should not be abused by digging out trees, rocks, or lifting heavy roots - 10 year guarantee ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0006UF6DA | | Best Sellers Rank | 2,647 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 4 in Gardening Forks | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Brand | Spear & Jackson | | Brand Name | Spear & Jackson | | Colour | Silver, Brown | | Country Of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,084 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05012095045403 | | Grip Type | Wood | | Handle Material | Wood | | Included Components | S&J S/S DIGGING FORK 4550DF | | Item Dimensions | 101 x 18.5 x 12.5 centimetres | | Item Type Name | Digging Fork | | Item Weight | 0.2 Kilograms | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 101 x 18.5 x 12.5 centimetres | | Item weight | 0.2 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Spear & Jackson | | Manufacturer Part Number | 4550DF | | Material | Stainless Steel | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model Number | 4550DF | | Style | Digging Fork | | Style Name | Digging Fork | | Unit Count | 1 Digging Fork | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Spear & Jackson - **Colour:** Silver, Brown - **Grip type:** Wood - **Handle material:** Wood - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 101 x 18.5 x 12.5 centimetres - **Item weight:** 0.2 Kilograms - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Number of Packs:** 1 - **Style:** Digging Fork - **Unit count:** 1 Digging Fork ## Images ![4550DF Traditional Stainless Steel Digging Fork - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Qv5HV0jUL.jpg) ![4550DF Traditional Stainless Steel Digging Fork - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WX7tMYVML.jpg) ![4550DF Traditional Stainless Steel Digging Fork - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A18mmUUwPpL.jpg) ![4550DF Traditional Stainless Steel Digging Fork - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91SAy87aElL.jpg) ![4550DF Traditional Stainless Steel Digging Fork - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A19tdFvoIBL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How long are the tines/prongs on this fork? I need long prongs for aerating. Thank you.** A: Hi Julie. The tines are a smidge over 10.5 inches. I have aerated using this for, but to be honest, I found the times too long and thick. I have a smaller fork wit thinner tines about 8 inches which I prefer. This gets me down to between 4 and 6 inches depending on the sub-structure/builders rubble equation.Hope this helpsDave B **Q: How long are the tines?** A: 22.5 cm this is a well balanced fork and not too heavy. **Q: how long is it in total** A: 1020 mm or if like me 3ft 4 1/4 " **Q: I'I'd like this to be a gift - can the shaft be engraved with a message? Do you know of a company who can do this please?** A: Timpsons can usually engrave anything.. but ring the manufacturers may help to solve your problem.. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fork and the warranty is honoured if anything goes wrong *by J***S on 3 June 2026* Really good fork that I somehow managed to catch and break a prong on, however they were happy to send me a new one and honour the 10 year warranty. Kudos! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good quality and price *by A***R on 2 June 2026* Excellent quallity for the price. Fast service in great packaging. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Attractive but not a digging fork *by D***B on 21 October 2020* This is a very pretty fork, which would look good in anyone's tool shed. I can thoroughly recommend it if your soil is friable and easily worked, e.g. a vegetable bed, which has been dug regularly each season and has benefitted from the regular addition of compost. If yours is a new garden, however, say on a new housing estate, where the builder has buried the usual rubble of half bricks, wall ties and timber offcuts, this is not the fork for you. The manufacturer warns against using it to lever up roots and the like but frankly this is a tad disingenuous. The soil in my garden is sandy and therefore very light. I had recently had some landscaping work carried out as a result of which the soil had become compacted and I wanted to fork it over to loosen it and to remove perennial weeds. For 90% of the time the fork worked well. It was light to use, it penetrated the soil easily and the soil did not cling to the tines. But then I would come across a piece of buried root. The root would be less than 2 cm in diameter and less than 0.5 m long but, if one of the end tines caught on it, the tine would bend. It is inevitable, when digging, that you will hit buried objects. The heavier the soil, the more force is required to dig it and the more likely it is that such things will happen. Which is why I say that the manufacturer's warning is disingenuous. It is a very attractive fork. It is light to use and to keep clean. But, it is not a fork for digging. It is a fork for forking. ## Frequently Bought Together - Spear & Jackson 4550DF Traditional Stainless Steel Digging Fork - Egardenkart® Garden Rake Full Metal Heavy Duty Green --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/48153652-4550df-traditional-stainless-steel-digging-fork](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/48153652-4550df-traditional-stainless-steel-digging-fork) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*