{"product_id":"block-paving-knife-rhs-endorsed-weed-removal-tool","title":"Burgon \u0026 Ball RHS Block Paving Knife - Weed Removal Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's a particular satisfaction in the slow, methodical work of clearing a paved path or patio of the small green invaders that have settled into its cracks. Done with the right tool, it's almost meditative — half an hour with a good knife, a kneeling pad, and the radio on, and a tired-looking patio comes back to itself. Done with the wrong tool, it's a knuckle-scraping ordeal you put off until next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the right tool. A slimline, properly made block paving knife from \u003cstrong\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Sheffield toolmaker behind several of our most-loved tools — supplied to us through our partners at \u003cstrong\u003eAllotMate\u003c\/strong\u003e, who curate proper, well-made tools for gardeners and allotmenteers who'd rather buy once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt carries the official \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Horticultural Society endorsement\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003elifetime guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two things that don't sit together by accident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it's for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlock paving knives are designed for the very specific job of clearing the narrow gaps between paving, where small weeds, moss, soil, and debris build up and gradually take a patio from \"swept\" to \"tired.\" Larger tools won't fit; smaller tools won't cut. This sits in the goldilocks zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe slimline stainless steel head has two cutting features that work together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sharpened 90-degree angled edge\u003c\/strong\u003e for scraping and cutting through stubborn growth — running along the joint between paving slabs lifts established weeds and moss in a single pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fine hooked tip\u003c\/strong\u003e for the corners, awkward crevices, and small spaces where the angled edge can't reach — particularly useful around drains, edging stones, and where paving meets walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for block paving, slabs, patios, paths, driveways, and any hard-landscaped area where weeds and moss are quietly establishing themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it well\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few small habits make the work easier and more effective:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork after rain or watering\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft, damp soil between paving slabs releases its weeds far more easily than dry, sun-baked compaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun the angled edge along the full length of a joint\u003c\/strong\u003e in one steady pull rather than chipping in short sections — you'll lift roots cleanly rather than snapping growth off at the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the hooked tip for the corners and stubborn spots\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end, once the long joints are cleared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweep up as you go\u003c\/strong\u003e — leaving cleared debris on the paving lets seeds re-establish almost immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish with a stiff brush\u003c\/strong\u003e over the cleaned joints to remove the fine residue and discourage moss returning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a really thorough seasonal clean, follow up the knife work with a good sweep and a kettle of boiling water poured along the joints — a chemical-free way to discourage regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe chemical-free choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe temptation with weed-strewn paving is to reach for a herbicide. Done well, this knife does the same job without any chemicals reaching the soil, the rainwater run-off, or the bees and beetles that pass through the joints between your slabs. It takes a little more time. It's quieter, less harsh, and rather more rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel and FSC hardwood — properly looked after, this is a tool you'll hand on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWipe the blade clean\u003c\/strong\u003e after each use, particularly when working in damp conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA drop of oil\u003c\/strong\u003e on the blade occasionally protects against any pitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore dry\u003c\/strong\u003e using the leather hanging cord — out of damp sheds and away from condensation where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hardwood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e can be lightly oiled (linseed oil works beautifully) once or twice a year to keep it conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lifetime guarantee says the makers expect this tool to outlast a lot of us. Looked after, it will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Burgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball have been making garden tools in Sheffield since 1730, drawing on the city's centuries-old expertise in steel. They hold the official Royal Horticultural Society endorsement — a designation given to tools that meet exacting standards for performance, durability, and design. We're proud to stock their range; British-made tools at this quality are increasingly rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade\u003c\/strong\u003e: high-quality stainless steel — rust and corrosion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting features\u003c\/strong\u003e: sharpened 90° angled edge plus fine hooked tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e: FSC-certified hardwood — comfortable, balanced grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: built-in leather hanging cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Royal Horticultural Society approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e: lifetime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e: Burgon \u0026amp; Ball, Sheffield (est. 1730)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied through\u003c\/strong\u003e: AllotMate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA small note on satisfaction: there's a curious pleasure in cleaning a patio with the right tool that's hard to explain to anyone who hasn't done it. 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