Traditional root puller or asparagus knife by De Pypere

This traditional root puller or asparagus knife by De Pypere is a handheld tool designed for harvesting asparagus, but also for removing long and deep taproots of certain 'weeds', which can be particularly difficult to eradicate. This tool is equipped with a short and sturdy ash handle that provides a good grip, and it has a long narrow and curved head with sharp edges and a beveled tip, which is very effective for containing roots and penetrating the soil. Its blade is hand-forged from steel, with a boron steel finish. Lightweight, easy to handle, and durable, it is a well-crafted tool that will last for many years.

Dimensions of the head: 22 x 2.5cm (1in) - Handle length: 14cm (6in)

In addition to its traditional use for asparagus, this knife is an essential tool for successfully extracting taproots, which are deeply rooted in the soil and difficult to pull out without breaking. These are long relatively narrow and tapered roots that penetrate vertically and deeply into the soil, from which other much finer roots grow laterally. They can be found, for example, in carrots, parsnips, and oak trees, but also in many 'weeds' such as dandelions, plantains, thistles, sow thistles, and dock. To eliminate these types of plants, it is necessary to remove at least the first 5-7 centimetres (2-3 inches) of the root, sometimes even the entire root, along with the rosette of leaves. In general, leaving a small part of the root deep in the ground will not allow the undesirable plant to survive. The sharp edges of the long blade penetrate the soil at the base of the plant while turning and applying pressure on the handle. The blade goes all around the root and cuts the rootlets, leaving only the task of pulling it out of the ground.

This root puller consists of a handle made of certified FSC ash (wood from sustainably managed forests), a wood known for its hardness, with a socket where the forged head made of hardened steel that is resistant to shocks, torsion, and corrosion is fixed. With its short handle that requires working in a kneeling position, this model is suitable for small areas (flower beds, small vegetable gardens) or for maintaining raised plantings such as raised beds or flower boxes.

The traditional De Pypere range includes high-quality tools, all made of forged steel and equipped with ash handles. The boron steel coating on the blade is very hard and resistant, making it a valuable material for garden tools that may be heavily used.

This tool is covered by a warranty. The warranty does not apply to handles or grips, only to the metal parts, except consumables (screws, springs, etc.), and within the scope of normal use.