Clarington Forge (formerly Bulldog Tools) hand tools are made from unique manganese steel which undergoes a special heat treatment that greatly reduces the risk of bending or breaking but allows them to remain flexible enough to absorb the shocks and pressures that comes with arduous gardening tasks. They have epoxy powder paint coating which minimizes soil adhesion and protects the tools against the elements. They have a user friendly design and a varnished hardwood handle.