Dual-function garden tool with a sharp carbon steel blade and a heavy-duty rake head for soil preparation and bed maintenance. Key benefits - Two-in-one design: combines a carbon steel blade for cutting and a heavy-duty rake head for loosening and aerating soil, enabling efficient bed preparation in fewer passes. - Improves soil structure: the rake helps loosen compacted soil and aerate the bed to promote healthy root growth and easier planting. - Ergonomic and comfortable: features an ergonomic, non-slip grip to keep hands comfortable and reduce fatigue during extended use. - Durable and lightweight: lightweight enough for easy handling while delivering durable performance for regular garden work. - User-friendly for a range of gardeners: balanced design provides comfortable operation for both casual and more frequent use. Materials and construction - Blade: sharp carbon steel for reliable cutting of weeds, turf edges, and light pruning tasks. - Rake: heavy-duty rake head designed to loosen and ventilate soil effectively. - Grip: ergonomic, non-slip handle solution to support extended use without excessive hand stress. How it helps solve common gardening tasks - Efficient bed prep: the blade and rake work together to cut and break up soil clods, then loosen and aerate the surface for quicker planting. - Weed and root management: the knife handles weed cutting and root trimming, while the rake loosens soil around the area for easier removal and subsequent cultivation. - Path and border maintenance: the rake can level and texture soil along pathways and garden borders, contributing to a cleaner, more even finish. Use scenarios - Scenario 1: Preparing a vegetable bed. Use the carbon steel blade to trim and cut through light turf and weed roots, then switch to the rake to loosen and aerate the soil for ready-to-plant conditions. - Scenario 2: Border edging and tidy-up. Cut through stubborn weed edges with the blade, then use the rake to break up and smooth the soil surface along the border for a neat, well-defined edge. - Scenario 3: Pathway maintenance. Loosen compacted soil on garden paths with the rake, and use the blade if small turf or debris needs clean cutting before raking smooth. Notes on use - Designed for general gardening tasks that benefit from both cutting and loosening soil. - Suitable for standard garden beds and borders; no specialized equipment required beyond the dual-function tool itself. This description remains aligned with the original product concept: a dual-function garden tool that integrates a sharp carbon steel blade with a heavy-duty rake, offering an ergonomic, durable, and versatile solution for soil preparation, aeration, and garden maintenance.