Crean Mate hand made and what I like about

and what I like about it is that it’s solidly made but still light enough to be taken around the garden

The carbon stainless steel used for blades is easy to sharpen and stays sharper longer than most similar alternatives

Add a few drops of Camellia Oil to the blade (or water works fine

WEIGHT: 20kg

This is the smaller and lighter version of the two spades I have selected for my collection and the one I favour for most garden tasks

Crean Mate hand made and what I like aboutIncredibly useful for cleaning up secateurs, shears and knives, removing rust and grime. Add a few drops of Camellia Oil to the blade (or water works fine, but you ought to oil later anyway) then use the Crean Mate as you would a rubber. It has a fairly rough texture and might scratch polished surfaces, so we suggest testing before use on prize blades.