Burgon & Ball Tough Tools Mighty Pick

A hand-forged pick for the hardest ground

The Burgon & Ball Mighty Pick is a compact tool for the gardening tasks that demand more than a trowel can deliver. Forged from high-carbon steel and weighted to work with gravity, it breaks up compacted, stony, rootbound and baked soil with a focused force that makes the hardest ground feel manageable. Small enough to use with precision, heavy enough to do real work.

Forged high-carbon steel head

The head is forged from high-carbon steel for exceptional edge retention and long-term durability. At 14cm long and 6cm wide the head is compact enough for precise cultivation work in established beds without disturbing neighbouring plants or root systems.

Australian soils present some of the most challenging conditions a garden tool will face. The heavy clay soils common across Melbourne and coastal regions become brick-hard over summer, while the dry compacted surfaces of gardens in drier climates resist conventional tools entirely. The Mighty Pick's forged point and weighted head are purpose-built for exactly this kind of ground.

FSC certified hardwood handle

The FSC® certified hardwood handle is comfortable in the hand and sized at 41cm for single-handed use with good leverage and control. A leather hanging thong makes it easy to store on a hook in the shed.

Why you'll love it

• Forged high-carbon steel head for exceptional strength and edge retention
• Weighted head works with gravity to reduce the effort of breaking hard ground
• Sharp point bites into compacted, stony and baked Australian soils
• Compact head for precise work in established beds and tight spaces
• FSC® certified hardwood handle for a comfortable and durable grip
• Lightweight at just 240g for extended use without fatigue
• Leather hanging thong for easy shed storage

Uses in the garden

• Breaking up compacted, baked and clay-heavy Australian soils
• Working in stony and rootbound ground where other tools fail
• Cultivating established garden beds without disturbing surrounding plants
• Loosening soil before planting natives, seedlings and tubestock
• General cultivation and soil preparation in challenging conditions

Materials and finish

• Head: forged high-carbon steel
• Handle: FSC® certified hardwood
• Hanging thong: leather

Details

• Overall length: 41cm
• Head length: 14cm
• Head width: 6cm
• Weight: 240g

About Burgon & Ball

Burgon & Ball has been working with steel in Sheffield since 1730. Their long heritage and experience are what make their tools and accessories some of the very best you can buy.