Material Quality | Heavy-duty gardening, professional use | Industry Standard: Plastic handles (ASTM D638) Our Base: Steel handle (EN 10088) Our Advanced: Stainless steel shaft (ISO 3506) | ▲ Base: 3x stronger than plastic handles ▲ Advanced: Corrosion-resistant (resists saltwater exposure) | Base: Heavier than plastic (1.2kg vs 0.8kg) Advanced: 20% costlier |
Ergonomics | Prolonged use in landscaping | Industry Standard: Straight grip Our Base: Contoured grip (ISO 9241) Our Advanced: Pressure-distribution handle (ErgoCert 2023) | ▲ Base: Reduces wrist strain by 25% ▲ Advanced: 8-hour comfort tested | Base: No sweat-wicking coating Advanced: Complex design increases weight |
Adjustability | Varied terrain depths | Industry Standard: Fixed length (70cm) Our Base: 2-position lock Our Advanced: 5-position telescopic (ISO 7094) | ▲ Base: Adjusts to 50-90cm (knee to waist height) ▲ Advanced: 50-120cm range (full body height) | Base: Limited to 2 settings Advanced: Requires assembly |
Root Cutting Efficiency | Dense root networks | Industry Standard: Flat blade (1.5mm thickness) Our Base: serrated steel blade (3mm) Our Advanced: serrated + spring mechanism (ASTM F2926) | ▲ Base: Cuts roots 3x faster ▲ Advanced: 40% less effort via spring-assisted extraction | Base: Blade wears faster in rocky soil Advanced: Higher price point |
Portability | Urban gardening, compact storage | Industry Standard: Solid steel (1.5kg) Our Base: Aluminum shaft (EN 755-2) Our Advanced: Collapsible design (ISO 7115) | ▲ Base: 40% lighter (0.9kg) ▲ Advanced: Folds to 30cm (fits backpacks) | Base: Less rigid in heavy use Advanced: Fragile joints |
Durability | Coastal/High-moisture environments | Industry Standard: Uncoated metal (rusts in 6 months) Our Base: Zinc-plated finish (ASTM B633) Our Advanced: Ceramic coating (ISO 12944) | ▲ Base: 2-year rust resistance ▲ Advanced: 5-year marine-grade protection | Base: Chips easily on rocks Advanced: High maintenance cost |