we have oodles of dandelions this year, big boys with thick roots. I  bought another type the more forked end and the pesky weeds bent the fork. So I needed something sturdier, this works great. I am impressed so far. I like weeding out the culprits. I don't use chemicals, and this gets after the chore very easily.  Would recommend as long as I can get through the season with a tool that lasts