DeWit Patio Knife with Short Handle

Does a great job cleaning the space between deck boards.

I bought this to pull weeds from between the bricks in the courtyard behind my building. I've owned this now for two summers, and I'm very happy with it.I've found that there are several ways to use this, depending on the specific weed and/or paver situation. The first is to use the hooked-over tip as a sort of gouging implement, which pulls the weed out with a kind of clawing motion. This does get the weed out, but it also pulls a good amount of soil out of the crevice as well. I haven't been very successful with this technique.Another technique is to use this is with a scraping sort of motion. The leading edge of the tool is sharp enough to cut through weeds, and you can make short work of large areas by scraping over the tops of your pavers. This works, though it leaves the roots in the ground so the weeds can make an easier come-back.My favorite technique is to use the tool as a sort of lever, forcing the weed out (roots and all) and leaving most of the dirt behind. The method is this: hold the tool in one hand with the sharp edge flat on the ground. Place the sharpened edge at the base of the target weed. With your other hand (preferably gloved), pull the weed forward, folding it over the business-end of the tool. Hold the weed against the edge firmly, and turn the tool with a screwdriver-type motion. causes the tool to pivot about its point, and the rotating edge lifts the weed straight up and out. Works beautifully!This is a great tool for getting weeds out from between brick pavers.

Solid hand-tool, suitable for cleaning between deck boards and removing jammed up debris, or the usual crack and crevice weeding function. I first tried this gadget when I was stationed in the Netherlands, and saw my Dutch neighbors using them to tidy up their brick work patios/walkways. The tool works, and probably will last decades if stored after use away from direct sunlight or rain. For those who have trouble bending over, then buy a different tool, as this one is meant to be employed while stooping over or from a kneeling position. If this tool was made in China, it would not last very long. Pay the extra couple bucks and get a decent tool.

Not quite as good at lifting weeds out between bricks as my curved hand tool. Since I don't know where I can buy an exact replacement, this does almost as well.

When walking in the neighborhood, I noticed a neighbor using this tool to get a few weeds out form his patio. Never having seen such a tool before, I immediately coveted my neighbors tool. Found it on amazon, and once it arrived I used it to get the weeds and moss out from between the bricks in my patio. It took some time (large patio) but it works really well and is very easy to use. Very happy with the results! I've been recommending it to all my friends as it's a must have if you've got bricks or pavers in your garden.

I have previously used screwdrivers for digging out weeds in cracks and dislodge debris from between by deck boards, (primarily siding nails). Needless to say I ruined a couple of screwdrivers.This tool is designed to get those jobs done. It's well crafted and the wooden handle is solidly attached.I do have a minor issue in that the wooden handle is very smooth and rounded, and will slip or twist on more difficult weeds which requires extra pressure or force to grip the handle.

I normally do not write positive reviews but I will in this case. This tool is perfectly designed, sturdy and comfortable.I've tried many tools and techniques to remove stubborn weeds from between paving stones, but non worked as well as this. Its no miracle cure you still need to do some work, but it makes the job much easier. Well Done Dewit.

This is a quality weed knife. I hate seeing grass growing in the cracks of our driveway and pavers so I have always been diligent about keeping the cracks weed and grass free.(I wish my neighbors cared enough to do the same)I used to use a dual edged single rod(daisy weeder I believe) which was difficult to get the entire root out of the crack, letting the weed re-grow.This knife is a craftman like piece, with multiple digging edges that do the job well. I will say it is a little bit wider than I expected which makes some cracks harder to clear, but overall it is much easier and faster to use than weeding tool I have used before.