I bought this having read some of the previous reviews and would agree that it is excellent for someone of my size (5'5")and nice and light. The small 'digging part' means that it is very useful for working in smaller spaces but for someone who has the physical capability of handling a large fork, this is perhaps not the best buy. I have used it for digging my vegetable garden without too much strain, but it was probably slower than using a larger fork - but I didn't get the same back/shoulder ache that I got with my previous fork. The fork seems very well made, and seems very good value for money.