Material Composition | Heavy-duty farming, rocky terrain | Industry Standard: Carbon Steel (ASTM A108) Our Base: Manganese Steel (ASTM A304) ▲ Our Advanced: Railway Steel (ASTM A572) ▲▲ | ▲ Base: 15% harder than industry standard (resists wear) ▲▲ Advanced: 30% harder than Base (ideal for tough soil) | Advanced version may be heavier, requiring more strength |
Weight | Prolonged gardening, mobility-focused use | Industry Standard: 3.2 lbs (ISO 12100) Our Base: 2.5 lbs ▲ Our Advanced: 2.8 lbs (ergonomic balance) | ▲ Base: 22% lighter for reduced fatigue Advanced: Weight distributed for stability | Advanced may sacrifice some durability for balance |
Handle Material | Professional use, commercial gardening | Industry Standard: Wood (ASTM D143) Our Base: Steel ▲ Our Advanced: Fiberglass-Reinforced Steel ▲▲ | ▲ Base: 50% stronger than wood (resists bending) ▲▲ Advanced: 3x corrosion resistance (marine-grade coating) | Steel handles may feel colder in winter |
Edge Retention | Frequent weeding, repeated use | Industry Standard: 200+ uses (ISO 13399) Our Base: 350+ uses ▲ Our Advanced: 500+ uses ▲▲ | ▲ Base: 75% longer lifespan than standard ▲▲ Advanced: Heat-treated edge (retains sharpness 2x longer) | Advanced requires specialized sharpening tools |
Corrosion Resistance | Coastal or humid environments | Industry Standard: Uncoated steel (ASTM A255) Our Base: Epoxy Coating ▲ Our Advanced: Zinc Plating + Powder Coat ▲▲ | ▲ Base: Withstands 480 hours salt spray test ▲▲ Advanced: 1000+ hours salt spray resistance (Military Spec MIL-DTL-5541F) | Advanced coating adds 10% to cost |
Shape Design | Precision weeding, raised beds | Industry Standard: Straight Blade Our Base: Shovel-shaped ▲ (0.5" curved edge) Our Advanced: Dual-angled Blade ▲▲ (1.2" curved + serrated edge) | ▲ Base: 30% more soil displacement per stroke ▲▲ Advanced: Cuts 40% thicker roots effortlessly | Advanced design may require learning curve for users |